ICTpost Energy Bureau Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have come up with a model designed to show the full extent of cloud’s energy efficiency. The report predicts 87% reduction in primary energy use if companies moved their business software comprising CRM, productivity and email tools to the cloud. From the internet to corporate […]
Rural electrification, especially through micro-grids and off-grid distribution networks, plays a vital role in ensuring access to electricity in remote and underserved areas. Here are key considerations and strategies for implementing rural electrification initiatives using micro-grids and off-grid distribution networks: Assessment of Energy Needs: Conduct a thorough assessment of the energy needs of the target […]
ICTpost News Network In the recent years, India shifted from a carbon subsidization regime to one of significant carbon taxation regime, from a negative price to an implicit positive price on carbon emissions. Renewable Energy Investments: India has made significant strides in promoting renewable energy. The country has set ambitious targets for the expansion of […]
New Delhi: August 30, 2021 Over one third of India’s rural population lacked electricity, as did 6% of the urban population. Of those who did have access to electricity in India, the supply is intermittent and unreliable. India currently suffers from a major shortage of electricity generation capacity, even though it is the world’s fourth […]
ICTpost Health IT Bureau Tele-clinics indeed have the potential to bring about drastic and positive changes in rural India, addressing healthcare challenges and improving access to medical services. Here are several ways in which tele-clinics can make a significant impact in rural areas: Increased Access to Healthcare: Tele-clinics enable residents in remote and underserved rural […]
The smart grid, characterized by its advanced digital technologies and connectivity, aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of electrical power systems. While connectivity is crucial for the smart grid’s functionality, ensuring the security of the interconnected components is equally important. Here’s a more detailed look at how the smart grid achieves connectivity with […]
By P Umashankar, IAS One might wonder what Smart Grids can do for India, where the per capita consumption is below 1,000 kWh per annum. Although Indian Smart Grid may look quite different from an American or European Smart Grid, but its value and impact are no less. Smart Grids are an important option for […]
ICTpost mHealth Bureau In spite of the advancements in medical technologies and a general increase in income levels, healthcare continues to pose challenges of affordability, complexity and access across the world. In developed markets, per capita healthcare expenditures have risen faster than both income levels and inflation rates over the past decade due to rising […]
ICTpost Energy Bureau Over the next three decades, world energy consumption is projected to increase by 56 percent, driven by growth in the developing world, according to the report International Energy Outlook released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Rising prosperity in China and India is a major factor in the outlook for global […]
New Delhi: 5 July, 2021 The presence of the Internet in students’ lives outside of school, and especially on mobile devices, is allowing for more online and blended learning models in classrooms. That trend is supported by an increasing tolerance and even excitement among teachers for mobile devices as learning tools. As the cost of […]
