Scientists build solar-powered device that can harvest water from dry air Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar-powered harvester, which can work in conditions as low as 20 per cent humidity, was constructed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US In a breakthrough, scientists have developed a new system that can harvest litres of water from the air everyday using just ambient sunlight, even in dry or desert […] Read more
Nalco planning to set up 150 MW wind, solar plants in Odisha Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Aluminium major Nalco is planning to set up 150 MW of Wind and Solar power plant in Odisha, said Piyush Goyal Nalco is planning to set up 150 MW of Wind and Solar power plant in Odisha, said Piyush Goyal, the Union minister of state for power, coal, new and renewable energy and mines. While […] Read more
Solar boat maker eyeing Rs 28 crore revenue this fiscal- a 14 times rise over 2016-17 Updated On Mon, Apr 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first solar ferry was launched in Kerala and now it is looking at opportunities in other states like West Bengal, Gujarat and Goa, among others Solar boat maker , NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats, which launched its first solar ferry in Kerala earlier this year, is eyeing Rs 28 crore revenue this fiscal — […] Read more
Improving tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy favourable for discoms: ICRA Updated On Sat, Apr 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy With declining module price levels and the bidding process adopted, the tariff competitiveness for solar PV projects has been showing an improvement in the last three year period Credit rating body ICRA on Thursday stressed on the importance of enhancing tariff competitiveness of solar PV energy against both alternate renewable as well as conventional energy […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida Brings Solar Power Plant Online Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 17 acre facility in Osceola County is providing customers with nearly 4 megawatts of carbon-free solar energy. Nearly 15,000 solar panels soaking up the sun in Osceola County are now providing clean, renewable energy to Duke Energy customers in Florida. The new Duke Energy owned and operated Osceola Solar Facility is about the size of 13 football […] Read more
Gujarat announces key change in the ‘Rooftop Solar Project Policy for Homes’ Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Chief Minister announced relaxation to address the difficulties faced by the people in optimum utilization of the rooftop solar plant Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani on Thursday announced important amendment in the ‘Rooftop Solar Project Policy for Homes’ by removing the condition of the solar plant’s capacity to be within 50 per cent limit […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 10 MWp Solar Power Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 10 MWp solar power plant has been built on 67 acres of area and has used Poly-crystalline non-DCR high efficiency modules to ensure maximum yield and performance consistency. Vikram Solar, the globally acclaimed EPC solutions provider and PV module manufacturer, successfully commissioned a 10 MWp capacity solar plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project has […] Read more
ReneSola to introduce its latest solar modules for both domestic and international markets at SNEC 2017 Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReneSola will showcase its latest products and modules with half-cut cells and the Virtus V at the SNEC 2017 International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai ReneSola has announced that it will exhibit at the SNEC 2017 International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai from April 19 to April 21. The […] Read more
Indian Solar Sector Witnessed $1.6 Billion In Funding And M&A Transactions In Q1 2017: Mercom Capital Updated On Thu, Apr 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mercom Capital in its report states that ReNew Power was the highest funded company raising VC (venture capital), debt and project funding during the quarter. Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal recently informed Rajya Sabha that India has added 5525 MW solar power generation capacity last fiscal, taking the total from this clean source to 12288 […] Read more