Huge growth forecasted for India’s solar sector Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s solar sector outlook is positive in view of a strong government support for the renewable energy sector to achieve the target of 40GW of installed rooftop solar power by 2022 along with high investor interest, says a report. “We maintain our view that inefficiencies in the power grid infrastructure, power supply shortages and the […] Read more
NISE to conduct 3-Days Skill Development Program on Designing of Concentrated Solar Thermal & Solar Water Heating System Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous centre of excellence of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, is conducting national skill development programs to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar professionals. The institute will be conducting 3-Days Skill Development Program on “Designing of Concentrated Solar Thermal & […] Read more
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
PM Modi plans state aid package of Rs 210 billion rupee to boost India’s solar industry Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi’s is planning a 210 billion-rupee ($3.1 billion) package of state aid for India’s solar panel manufacturing industry, according to two officials. The so-called Prayas initiative, short for “Pradhan Mantri Yojana for Augmenting Solar Manufacturing,” a central-government plan designed to lift India’s installed photovoltaic capacity as well as to […] Read more
IndiaGoSolar brings Elcomponics, Radical Solar, Analogics Tech India and Shivani International to its e-info marketplace platform Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy IndiaGoSolar has announced that it has brought on board Elcomponics, Radical Solar, Analogics Tech India Ltd. and Shivani International on its products and consultancy marketplace platform. Elcomponics manufactures solar refrigerators, solar pumps etc., Radical Solar manufactures and exports solar panels and other allied products related to the solar energy industry. Similarly, Analogics Tech is a […] Read more
NISE to conduct a One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies on 26 October Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under MNRE, Government of India, and it specializes in facilitating research & development, certification, testing, skill development activities in the field of solar energy technologies. In line with the Start up India Initiative by the Government of India, NISE is organizing the 4th one […] Read more
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017 road show held in China Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The government of Gujarat which is a favorite destination for Chinese investors, held a road show here inviting them to take part in the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit’ to be held early next year. A delegation of Gujarat government officials and industrialists led by Sanjay Prasad, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, made presentations about the […] Read more
Tesla to team up with Panasonic to collaborate on manufacturing of photovoltaic cell and module production Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New York. Under this agreement, which is contingent upon shareholders’ approval of Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla will use the cells and modules in a […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Government devises a scheme to provide solar panels at subsidized rate Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The state Government of Madhya Pradesh has planned out a scheme of subsidies to motivate the residents to install solar panels. Citizens, who will apply for solar panel producing 2kW solar energy, will be provided with a subsidy of Rs 45000. The actual cost of the panel is Rs. 1.5 lakh. Solar panels can save […] Read more
