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Renewable energy

The bill for the hill

The cleared forest area intended for the hill. “The hill, in providing a wonderful viewpoint of both the Matrimandir and the sea, will encourage real estate speculation and the growth of tourist facilities in  the area

On 6th January, 2012, Michael Bonke, along with Toine van Megen and Harald Kraft, made a presentation to the Auroville community about Auroville’s future energy and drinking water needs [published in AVToday # 271, February 2012].

The energy challenge

Rooftop solar panels on the offices of the Auroville Foundation, SAIIER and the Auroville Archives buildings

We need to recognise that widespread climatic, economic and social disruption due to climate change, global economic instability, etc. cannot be dealt with in isolation.

With a lot of help from our friends

Over the years, Auroville has received much support from outside.

Winds of Change

Precision building in three dimensions - the printer in action

Following Jorge Ayarza’s presentation on Makerspace at YouthLink a couple of months ago, we spoke to him about the makerspace concept, the Open Source movement and access to renewable energies, that are radically transforming the world as we know it.

Auroville Consulting

Installing solar panels on the roof of the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville

Auroville Consulting is acquiring a considerable reputation in India for its work with State, Central government and international agencies, as well as academic institutions but it is also contributing its expertise to Auroville.

Proposal for a solar energy plant

Location of the proposed solar power plant

On the 3rd of March this year, Varuna presented their plans for a solar energy plant in a General Meeting (GM). Auroville Today reports on the meeting and looks at the wider issue of solar power in Auroville.

Responsible Energy Management workshop

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In the midst of the heavy rains that brought life to a standstill in most areas of Tamil Nadu, an energetic group of people came to Auroville from all over India.

Solar pumping in remote villages: the 100-100 project

Installing a solar pumping system in Gobada village, Orissa

In 1992 Auroville’s renewable energy unit, AuroRE, began providing renewable energy applications and solutions within Auroville and to rural and urban India.