Oral Hearing on India’s Solar Anti-Dumping Duty Probe on December 12 Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s aim to impose an Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imported solar panels is to boost sales of locally made ones. An oral hearing on India’s Anti-Dumping Duty probe into imports of solar cells and modules from China, Taiwan and Malaysia will be held on 12 December. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General […] Read more
Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
Ionic Solar Cell Could Provide On-Demand Water Desalination Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The use such a mechanism to manufacture a device that would directly desalinate saltwater upon exposure to sunlight. Modern solar cells, which use energy from light to generate electrons and holes that are then transported out of semiconducting materials and into external circuits for human use, have existed in one form or another for over […] Read more
India-World Bank Ink $100 Million Loan Agreement For Clean Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar parks will be mostly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme. In a significant development, India and the World Bank have signed a $100 million loan and a grant agreement to help the country increase power generation capacity through cleaner, renewable energy sources. In a statement the World […] Read more
China Aims To Install Record Amount Of Solar Power Capacity Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy China has left Germany behind having most installed photovoltaic power capacity in 2015. China, being the world’s largest carbon emitter, now aims to be the biggest installer of solar power capacity with record numbers pushing the researchers to add almost 80 percent more capacity to stipulated one. The amount of additional capacity of 30GW of […] Read more
Merck Plans to Invest Around €10 million, to Push India’s Solar Power Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Merck embarked on the installation of solar power panels at its Jigani and Peenya centers in Bengaluru A leading science and technology company, Merck is planning to invest up to €10 million to reduce carbon footprint in India with its largest solar power array initiative and a Gold LEED manufacturing site. These improvements are supported […] Read more
New Panels To Boost Railway Stations With Solar Power Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The central railway has been allotted 9.2MW of solar power. Of this, 1.115MW will be generated in the Pune division As part of railways efforts to increase solar energy production, many railway stations under the Pune division would soon be able to set up solar panels. One of the railway officials said that the ministry […] Read more
Solar Companies Expect Easier Financing For Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Moody’s upgrade of India to a solid investment grade level is a positive move in the renewable energy sector but regulatory hurdles could be a challenge. India’s massive effort towards renewable energy projects will gain from easier finance for investments following the upgrade of the country’s sovereign rating by Moody’s, according to the industry leaders. […] Read more
Climate Talks: India Scores Diplomatic Victory As China Announces Plan to Join International Solar Alliance Updated On Mon, Nov 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy China’s decision to join the global solar alliance of 121 solar resource rich countries is seen as India’s significant victory as the former has become the most dominant player of renewable energy. In a significant development, China has announced its intention to join the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) at the UN-sponsored climate change conference […] Read more
