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The Complete Energy Magazine teripress@teri.res.in
Volume 4 Issue 3 Annual `800
Letter to the Editor
Gautami Palanki
Director, US Green Building Council I read the April–June 2016 issue of Energy Future. I was very glad to note that the
theme of this issue pertained to development of smart cities in India. The theme was
all the more significant as the government had very recently released the list of 20
smart cities out of the 98 shortlisted for the ‘Smart Cities Mission’. These 20 cities will
be the first to receive funds, thus kickstarting the process of developing them into
‘smart cities’. It is very appropriate to say that the smart cities mission is an excellent
opportunity to transform the country’s cities but its success will depend upon proper
formulation and careful implementation by the Indian government.
Parineeta Arya
New Delhi
The article, ‘Tracking the Sun for a Gainful Purpose’, published in the Solar Quarterly section of
your esteemed magazine is very informative. It is indeed a very useful concept that could help the
solar industry maximize the solar potential. Global warming has increased the demand and request
for green energy produced by renewable sources such as solar power. Consequently, solar tracking
is increasingly being applied as a sustainable power generating solution. It is rightly said by the
author that the need of the hour is to track for a gainful purpose of extra power generation, wherever
feasible. Also, it has been correctly pointed out that solar PV technology and associated programmes
are in a stage of continuous evolution, and solar tracking is not an exception.
Tanvir Alam
Hyderabad
Thank you very much for your The article on the future of renewable energy (published in the Energy Insights
encouragement. The editorial section) makes for an interesting reading. No doubt that after the Paris Agreement
team of Energy Future will ensure there is a discernible global trend towards less reliance on fossil fuels, prevention of
that the magazine caters to your climate change, and efforts to create a sustainable society. Also, new entrants from
information and knowledge needs. the utility, non-utility, and residential sectors are bound to change the landscape
We welcome your suggestions and of investment, electricity production, transmission, and consumption.The success
comments to further improve our story article also highlights that the Indian government is largely promoting mega
content and presentation. solar energy programmes in the country. It would therefore not wrong to say that
the future belongs to renewable energy and the energy landscape of the world is
Email: teripress@teri.res.in destined to undergo a vast transformation.
Editor Pooja Kohli
Energy Future Mumbai, Maharashtra
It was nice to read about the 7th GRIHA Summit report covered under the Special
Event section. I came to know about the GRIHA rating system through one of my
friends who is employed at one of the green buildings certified by GRIHA. I also
liked reading about the generation of green power and manure from surplus crop
residues.The technology for conversion of crop residues into methane-rich biogas
should really be encouraged as a practice in sustainable agriculture. All the articles
on smart cities development have also been appropriately written by the respective
authors to not only enlighten the professionals working in the energy sector but also
the general masses.
Dr Ramvats Sharma
Ambala, Haryana
The Complete Energy Magazine teripress@teri.res.in
Volume 4 Issue 3 Annual `800
Letter to the Editor
Gautami Palanki
Director, US Green Building Council I read the April–June 2016 issue of Energy Future. I was very glad to note that the
theme of this issue pertained to development of smart cities in India. The theme was
all the more significant as the government had very recently released the list of 20
smart cities out of the 98 shortlisted for the ‘Smart Cities Mission’. These 20 cities will
be the first to receive funds, thus kickstarting the process of developing them into
‘smart cities’. It is very appropriate to say that the smart cities mission is an excellent
opportunity to transform the country’s cities but its success will depend upon proper
formulation and careful implementation by the Indian government.
Parineeta Arya
New Delhi
The article, ‘Tracking the Sun for a Gainful Purpose’, published in the Solar Quarterly section of
your esteemed magazine is very informative. It is indeed a very useful concept that could help the
solar industry maximize the solar potential. Global warming has increased the demand and request
for green energy produced by renewable sources such as solar power. Consequently, solar tracking
is increasingly being applied as a sustainable power generating solution. It is rightly said by the
author that the need of the hour is to track for a gainful purpose of extra power generation, wherever
feasible. Also, it has been correctly pointed out that solar PV technology and associated programmes
are in a stage of continuous evolution, and solar tracking is not an exception.
Tanvir Alam
Hyderabad
Thank you very much for your The article on the future of renewable energy (published in the Energy Insights
encouragement. The editorial section) makes for an interesting reading. No doubt that after the Paris Agreement
team of Energy Future will ensure there is a discernible global trend towards less reliance on fossil fuels, prevention of
that the magazine caters to your climate change, and efforts to create a sustainable society. Also, new entrants from
information and knowledge needs. the utility, non-utility, and residential sectors are bound to change the landscape
We welcome your suggestions and of investment, electricity production, transmission, and consumption.The success
comments to further improve our story article also highlights that the Indian government is largely promoting mega
content and presentation. solar energy programmes in the country. It would therefore not wrong to say that
the future belongs to renewable energy and the energy landscape of the world is
Email: teripress@teri.res.in destined to undergo a vast transformation.
Editor Pooja Kohli
Energy Future Mumbai, Maharashtra
It was nice to read about the 7th GRIHA Summit report covered under the Special
Event section. I came to know about the GRIHA rating system through one of my
friends who is employed at one of the green buildings certified by GRIHA. I also
liked reading about the generation of green power and manure from surplus crop
residues.The technology for conversion of crop residues into methane-rich biogas
should really be encouraged as a practice in sustainable agriculture. All the articles
on smart cities development have also been appropriately written by the respective
authors to not only enlighten the professionals working in the energy sector but also
the general masses.
Dr Ramvats Sharma
Ambala, Haryana
