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Sunergy 2000: Bringing
Solar Power to India
WhiteArrow News Service, February Y2K.
One of the major urgent infrastructure need for India is power, rather swift power. Shell Renewable India
Private Limited, an affiliate company of transnational Shell Group, is
bringing solar energy to India. The company conducted the state level conference in
Tamil Nadu on Renewable Energy Sources with special focus on solar power
financing took place at Chennai, under the name and style of Sunergy 2000.
The conference was inaugurated by Mr Duraimurugan,
Honorable Minister for Public Works and Forests. The minister, on
inauguration said alternate energy sources can play a vital role in
energizing several parts of Tamil Nadu, that have great potential and yet
remain untapped. The minister also assured that he will urge the Central
Government for a comprehensive renewable energy policy.
Managing Director of Shell Renewables India stated that alternate energy sources, are safe, clean,
affordable and most importantly sustainable. They have the power to one day
energize India’s villages and unleash the vast potential of our nation.
The Sustainable Energy Initiative, which is a global effort of the Shell
Group, hopes to make alternative energy a reality in developing states such
as Tamil Nadu.
Solar energy can play a vital role in rural development,
especially in a developing nation like India. Solar power is an infrastructure product. Thus, it will
have many economic implications, such as, education, irrigation, employment,
small enterprises, entertainment and check migration. And India is known for power shortages and power cuts. No power
cuts, in solar power. Thus, more industrial productivity, if industries
realise the potential of solar power. Remember that all this development is
without any pollution. Thus, this is an environment friendly power. However,
the major speed breaker for the growth of this industry is cost of the
installations. Thus, banks, NBFCs, rural co-operative banks and NGOs can play
a critical role in overcoming this hurdle.
The reporter of this article could not find the address of
Shell Renewables, either in the press kit provided or in the press release
issued by the organisers of the press conference. Only address found was the
PR agency’s address. This is a shocking surprise that a transnational company
functioning in India with long-term objectives do not render their address for
communication. Why should a business query to a MNC company (any company for
that matter) be routed through a PR agency? This kind of a non-transparent
strategy may affect the corporate image of Shell Group as well as Shell
Renewables in India and overseas in the long run. However, for the benefit of
notjustinfo.com visitors we provide below the address of Shell Renewables
India Private Limited:
S 907
Manipal Centre
47 Dickenson Road
Bangalore 560 042
e-mail : shellren@bgl.vsnl.net.in
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