Can solar be the ultimate energy source on Earth?

Electricity can also be produced directly from sunlight by photovoltaic (PV) cells, which use the photoelectric effect. The international space station and most satellites are powered by PV cells. In 2005, Germany & Japan each had approximately 1400 MW of installed PV capacity both off -and on grid. Since 2006, PV electricity in Italy has been cheaper than retail grid electricity at 21.08 €-cents per kWh and costs the same as grid electricity in Hawaii & other islands, where diesel fuel is used for electricity.

Like the wind energy market, the solar energy market too is growing rapidly. According to MARKET BUZZ 2007: Annual World Solar Photovoltaic Industry Report, the 2006 growth rate for PV alone was 19% while installed PV capacity increased 42% in 2005. This will certainly attract additional investment, which will lower solar energy costs. And like wind energy, solar energy produces no pollution and has no adverse environmental effects. Makes one think that British Petroleum was onto something in changing its name to BP, Beyond Petroleum.

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“We are not competing in the mass market as we are a premium brand"

Uhh ohh, not only is it a fact that the localisation level of BMW is still only 10% (they expect it to reach 30% soon), the fact also is that not one of the luxury car makers (take any name, whether it’s Mercedes with its own assembling plant, or even Honda & Toyota) after so many years of operations, and despite whatever sales, is into profits. And not one reveals profitability figures, of course due to fear of analytical retribution.

Peter respectfully provides the dismissive, yet sweet defence, “We are not competing in the mass market as we are a premium brand. These cars are very advanced and employ technology, which is very expensive. BMW has a streaming strategy and not a penetrating one. We have already set benchmarks and we communicate to the consumer what we do.” So what do Indian consumers expect from the BMW? Peter’s responses are just short of tub thumping, “From a car of this class, a consumer expects high technology. As far as our branding is concerned, a consumer can expect the same experience as a consumer in any other BMW market... We have already sold 424 units of the 3 series and 7 series till now; and we will start selling the 5 series July 2007 onwards. BMW will sell 1,000-1,200 units in nine months, between March and end of this year. Th is comes to a 60% increase if the full year is considered.”

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Asia Major

Turkey’s model of secular democracy and the fact that it is one of the few Islamic economies to achieve substantial economic growth, has attracted a lot of global interest. It has shift ed from an agriculture base economy to industry driven one & has been expanding strongly.

Ataturk (the first president) introduced reforms in phases (for large and sudden dose could kill the patient), laying foundation for further development & promoting the rise of civil society. Reforms in public-owned industries, public-private partnership led to impressive economic growth (9.8% in 2006). Tourism is again a big economic contributor.

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SEBI hands over PAN-India identity

Sock market watchdog SEBI has decided to cease the process of quoting Unique Identification Number (UIN) and has made Permanent Account Number (PAN) the only recognition for transactions in the securities markets. This rule is irrespective of the transaction amount. SEBI also asked stock exchanges to notify brokers, market participants and clearing members about the new rules. This move is expected to check malpractices noted in public offers by companies while ensuring compliance with tax norms.

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Is this the millennium melt down, or maybe, the time of change and atonement by humankind

All these tragic things are happening. I feel strongly though and embrace, the stirrings of discontentment within civil society today, and the collective demand for social and ecological sense to prevail. We the world over, have simply had enough. This is the dawning of an age of change from within our human hearts. Never before have we as individuals, or as a collective group, had such an opportunity to demand that our voices be heard strongly, forcefully. Politicians and big business of an outdated order are now skating on the flimsy ice of their own making.

Our platform, in contrast is solid though. Simply because our very survival depends on it...

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