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“With the developed world unwilling to give up the
short benefits accruing from the
use of coal,
India can emerge a major leader as far as new
technology
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a leader in combating climate change.” |
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R. K. Pachauri Director General
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
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“India could account for 25 per cent of the total world carbon trade worth up to
US$ 100 billion by 2010.”
The World Bank
“India is among the global leaders having already generated close to 30 million carbon credits and roughly another 140 million in the pipeline for sale, making it one of the largest beneficiaries in the carbon credit trade.”
LamonRutten, Managing Director& CEO, MCX
“Even as India is projected to be on course to clock 7.5% growth over the next two decades, it would still remain one of the most energy efficient economies in the world.”
McKinsey & Co. Environment and Energy Sustainability Report
“Indians may be green with envy at the consumption-driven lifestyle in the West, but their own frugal ways and modest means have catapulted them to the top spot in the world’s Green index, making them the friendliest denizens on Planet Earth.”
National Geographic Society
“Development of small electric vehicles is a growth area for the automotive industry. We expect cooperation with Reva in India to accelerate GM’s progress to meet the emerging needs in many parts of the world.”
Nick Reilly, President, General Motors International Operations
“We still stand by our target that one million hydrogen cars will be on Indian roads
by 2020. We have launched a small programme of Rs 4 cr to assist that venture
which involves eminent persons like Ratan Tata. The R&D work is on. It can happen any day.”
Vilas Muttemwar, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy
“35% ofthe country's (INDIA) electricity demands can be met from renewable energy by2030 and 50% of the projected energy requirements can be met simply from smart and efficient generation, distribution and use of energy.”
Greenpeace
“India, one of the biggest markets for alternative energy technologies, is looking towards German companies, which have the largest solar market worldwide, to enter India with their Solar thermal, photovoltaic cell and concentrated solar power products as well as facilitate transfer of technology through workshops.”
Berthold Breid, CEO, Renewable Energy Academy, Germany
“India today stands among the top five countries in terms of renewable energy capacity, with an installed base of over 15 GW, which is around 10% of India’s total power generation capacity and contributes over three percent in the electricity mix. The contribution in grid-connected power right now is mainly from wind, around 11000 MW. We have already identified a potential of near about 100, 000 MW from wind, biomass and small hydro sources in the country.”
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy |
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