World’s First Solar-Powered Train to Begin Service Soon in Australia Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar train features a 6.5kW solar array comprised of flexible solar panels on the roofs of the carriages, which can together carry up to 100 passengers at a time. The world’s first solar-powered train will begin taking passengers, in New South Wales coastal town of Byron Bay in Australia. It’s the realisation of an […] Read more
10,000 Schools in Odisha to be Solar Powered Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar powered proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Odisha Government has decided to make 10,000 schools functional on solar energy. The proposed project would be implemented in the schools having eco-clubs, said Energy Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick. Addressing a meeting at the Jayadev Bhawan […] Read more
Belgian Firm Plans to Invest Rs 1,000 Crore in Renewable Energy in India Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Over the next one to two years, Belgian Firm will invest anywhere between Rs 800 – Rs1,000 crore for renewable energy venture in India. Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group is gearing up to make a big splash in the renewable energy space in India and has lined up an investment of around Rs 800-1,000 crore […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
Govt Plans to Supply Solar Power to 40L Farmers in 10 Years Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 lakh farmers for about 12 hours every day. Maharashtra energy minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced an ambitious plan to use solar energy not only for farmers but also schools. The government has set a target to supply solar energy to about 40 […] Read more
Hungary Plans Big Push in Solar Power Generation Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government supports the creation of as many solar power plants in Hungary as possible says Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff Hungary will relax rules on the construction of small solar power plants and subsidize loans to landowners as part of efforts to promote renewable energy, a government official said. The country’s […] Read more
FTC Solar Releases Automated DC Electrical Design for Ground Mount Solar Systems Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new DC Electrical design capabilities allow the user to create DC equipment hierarchies, auto-place combiners and inverters in 3D, and watch while SunDAT generates a wire schedule in real-time. FTC Solar has announced the availability of DC Electrical design capabilities for ground mount systems in the V3.2 release of its proprietary SunDAT Solar Design […] Read more
Solar Powered Airport: Cochin International Airport’s Solar Initiatives Get Global Attention Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 40 MW installations will be capable of producing 1.6 lakh units of power daily, which will be sent to the KSEB grid. The Cochin International Airport’s power requirement is estimated to be around 1.3 – 1.4 lakh units per day. Cochin International Airport Ltd (Cial), the world’s first energy-efficient airport has once again come […] Read more
Amtech Announces Follow-On Order for Next Generation Solar ALD for PERC Cell Line Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy SoLayTec has booked a total of 25 ALD system orders since its inception, of which 15 will be used in mass production. Amtech Systems, a global supplier of production equipment and related supplies for the solar, semiconductor, and LED markets, has announced that its solar subsidiary, SoLayTec B.V., has received a follow-on order for three […] Read more
