Solar Energy

Masdar Signs Agreement with Kyrgyzstan to Develop 1GW Renewable Projects

The Central Asian economies are looking to diversify their energy basket in order to reduce their carbon emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels which are mostly imported. In the latest development, United Arab Emirates based clean energy company Masdar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan in […]

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Solar project commissioned by Nestle, Yellow Door in Dubai

Nestlé Pure Life and Yellow Door Energy have commissioned a solar power plant at Nestle’s facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is designed to generate 2,400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy. It is possibly part of the 7 MW capacity solar project announced by Nestle in 2017 at its manufacturing facilities in […]

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THDC, Rajasthan Govt Sign Agreement to Develop 10,000 MW Solar Projects

THDC India Limited has signed an agreement in Rishikesh with Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RECL) for the development of large solar power projects with combined capacity of 10,000 MW in Rajasthan. With one of the highest solar irradiance in India, Rajasthan has been catching up aggressively in fresh solar capacity as well as planned capacity in […]

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Free of Cost Rooftop Solar to Come Up in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a step away from becoming the first city in the country that will have private players installing rooftop solar systems on private households for free of cost. Under the new business model, the private firms will be responsible for developing, installing, financing and operating the solar rooftop systems in the city. Or the […]

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AuREUS Repurposes Food Waste Into Solar Panels

Since sunlight is available for a limited period during the day, standard solar panels only generate power 15-20% of the time. This is a major hindrance in the widespread adoption of solar energy, which Carvey Ehren Maigue, from Mapua University, in Manila in the Philippines, is seeking to solve with his invention ‘AuREUS’ that simultaneously […]

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EU Will Increase Renewables Target: Timmermans, EU Climate Policy Chief

Eliminating its dependence on Russian oil and gas seems to have a guaranteed a strong runway for renewables growth in the European Union. EU climate policy head Frans Timmermans has said that more ambitious targets are being developed for the EU for faster transition to renewable sources of energy. The announcement by Timmermans comes even […]

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SJVN, BHEL, REMC sign MoU to Develop Renewable Energy for the Railways

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with other two state owned companies – engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Railway Energy Management Company (REMC) Limited for the development of renewable energy projects. In an official statement SJVN Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Nand Lal Sharma […]

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Shakti Pumps Gets First Patent for its Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation Capabilities

Energy-efficient pumps and motors’ manufacturer Shakti Pumps (India) Limited has been granted its maiden patent for innovating ‘A Unidirectional Solar Water Pump with Grid-tied Power Generation’ system. It’s a proud moment in the company’s history, said an official statement. The solar-powered unidirectional pump offers grid-tied power generation capabilities. Shakti Pumps says that solar water pumps ensure […]

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