Ban Ki-moon aims to provide universal energy access to seven billion by 2030

Vadodara, Jan 12 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said their aim is to provide universal energy access to all seven billion people in the world by 2030. Ban said this during the inauguration of 10 megawatt canal top solar power plant in Vadodara. The power project envisaged covering of 3.6 km of Vadodara branch canal with solar panels installed on mounting structures. Ban expressed happiness and applauded India for solar initiative. United Nations aims to widen the use of renewable energy and raise billions of dollars in aid for developing countries in an effort to increase the prospects for a wide-ranging deal to slow global warming. Jan 12, 2015
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CLP Holdings plans to invest $2 billion for coal power plant in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (ANI): Hong Kong-based China Light & Power (CLP) Holdings Limited said that it is planning a 2,000 megawatt coal-based power plant at a projected investment of $2 billion in Gujarat. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CLP Holdings, Richard Lancaster, said this while addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of Global CEO Conclave, being held as part of the seventh edition of Vibrant Gujarat business summit. The Hong Kong based company is keen on developing renewable energy, especially in the form of solar and wind farms in India. Jan 12, 2015