Thought Letter | Clique Solar

Editorial

Dear Partners,

Today is the World Environment Day and I am very pleased to present the next edition of ‘Focus’ on this occasion.

The raison-d-etre of FOCUS is to propel thought that will shape this industry. The edition sustains the same thought. The adoption of CST technologies is low even in the industries where successful installation have already taken place, is matter that needs further probing. Thus, we decided to undertake a research study in one of the industries.
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Dear Partners,

Today is the World Environment Day and I am very pleased to present the next edition of ‘Focus’ on this occasion.

The raison-d-etre of FOCUS is to propel thought that will shape this industry. The edition sustains the same thought. The adoption of CST technologies is low even in the industries where successful installation have already taken place, is matter that needs further probing. Thus, we decided to undertake a research study in one of the industries.

The industry we chose is the Dairy industry. The results of this research form the main story of this edition of ‘Focus’. The report has vindicated some existing thoughts, challenged a few and thrown a few insights that might be of great help if the CST industry wants to reach out to the stake holders. You can read the report in ‘The Lens’ section. This section is all about putting existing issues to debate.

We also decided to get an end users perspective in what will help in promoting CST industry in the dairy industry. The same is under process. Hopefully, we will include it in the next edition.

And lastly, India now holds the world record of largest solar cooking session. No, I am not sharing this information because it is a record, but to highlight that people from different domain are undertaking efforts to promote solar energy. And if children are involved then it augurs well for the country. Read more about this news in the ‘Cross-connect section.

Let us not keep our view on how solar thermal industry can be strengthened toourselves. Instead, share them with the larger audience. No one knows whose view might be the path defining idea for the industry.

Let us keep pushing the industry collectively. This is what the aim of ‘Focus’ as well.

I wish a thoughtful World Environment Day. Let us take whatever steps we can in our own way to protect our environment.

I hope you will enjoy reading this edition. Do share your views.

Thank you!

Dr. Shireesh Kedare

The Lens

Research on awareness about solar thermal energy in the dairy industry

(Clique Solar’s contribution in support of the Solar Thermal Industry on the World Environment Day)

100 million tones mean a lot of things. It means leadership, economy, livelihoods, society, energy and environment to name a few things.

It also means a great opportunity and hope for the renewable energy industry especially solar thermal industry. The industry utilizes a substantial amount of thermal (heat) energy for milk processing (pasteurization, sterilization, spray drying, evaporation, etc.), which can be provided through solar energy. The report sheds some light on how ready is the dairy industry to solar thermal industry and CST in particular.
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Cross Connect

Even children know the value of renewable energy

Earlier this year, an initiative caught our attention. While some may give it miss, pertaining to the low impact nature of the activity, we believe it is of immense value if the environment has to be preserved.
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Even children know the value of renewable energy

Earlier this year, an initiative caught our attention. While some may give it a miss, pertaining to the low impact nature of the activity, we believe it is of immense value if the environment has to be preserved.

The emergence of renewable sources of energy as an answer to the imminent exhaustion of conventional energy sources pushed a Bhayander based NGO - KeshavSrushti, to start with the most influential members of future - the children. The organization organized the biggest ever solar cooking session called Suryakumbh at Thane in Maharashtra.

As many as 3,484 children from over 80 schools participated in the largest solar cooking initiative Suryakumbh, which has qualified as an entry to the Guinness Book of World Records.

The kids, between 8 to 13 years old were taught to assemble their own solar cookers. After assembling their solar cookers and cooking with Solar Energy, the children savored the meal that they had prepared.Most of the children cooked noodles.

As we lose our present to polluting agents, it is important that we prepare well and don’t lose our future. Children are the future. And future is getting shaped today through the habits we inculcate. Childhood is the phase when the habits are formed and each one of us who count themselves as grown-up have a huge responsibility.

Thus, we need to engage with children and educate them on why a clean environment is necessary and how we can make one. The solar cooking initiative is laudable.









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Editorial

The Lens

Cross Connect

Even children know the value of renewable energy