Archive for February, 2008
« Previous EntriesHarnessing Wind Power
Friday, February 29th, 2008According to recent report of REN21, a global forum on renewable energy, the largest component of renewables generation capacity is wind power, which grew by 28 percent (with an estimated 21 GW added) worldwide in 2007 to reach an estimated 95 GW. Annual capacity additions increased even more: 40 percent higher in 2007 compared to [...]
Emerging Market For Secondhand Aircraft Carriers
Friday, February 29th, 2008India is torn between Moscow and Washington in a deal to buy secondhand aircraft carrier.
In 2004, Moscow and New Delhi agreed on $1.5 billion deal to refurbish and modify Admiral Gorshkov, the former Soviet aircraft carrier, with expected delivery in 2008. Delays and budget overruns pushed the delivery to 2013. Moscow is pressing New [...]
India’s PC Market Grows at 20% Rate
Friday, February 29th, 2008The India’s PC market almost reached sales of 7 million units in 2007, a 20% growth from 2006. Increased role of Bangalore as the world’s IT outsourcing center and emerging generation of Indian yuppies (young urban professionals) drove growth in the personal notebook segment, with 2 mln laptops sold in 2007. HP leads the market [...]
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