Solar-powered mobile towers neutralizes naxal’s movement in Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy The newly-established solar-powered telecom towers in Jharkhand’s Naxal-hit areas are empowering security forces as well as tribals, and helping to counter the influence of extremists. Not only have they improved the movement of security forces but also allowed them to more effectively neutralize the naxals who had created a reign of terror in the area. […] Read more
Lightsource dives into the Indian solar market Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy UK’s largest solar energy generator Lightsource Renewable Energy has dived into the Indian solar market and reportedly spearheading massive investment in solar segment in the country. Early this year in September the company bagged 50 MW solar project out of 450MW tendered in Maharashtra. Lightsource recently in a statement said that it is looking to […] Read more
ACWA Power launches new clean energy division to capitalize on the MENA market potential Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy ACWA Power is all set to launch a new clean energy company to accelerate growth of its current renewable energy portfolio of 1 GW and capitalize on the rapidly growing market potential for renewable energy in emerging markets. According to UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2015, US$266 billion was invested globally in renewable power capacity, […] Read more
Hanwha Q Cells to ship 141MW of Solar Modules to Mahindra Group Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanwha Q Cells has announced that it has signed an agreement with Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd. to supply 141 megawatt solar photovoltaic module. Hanwha Q Cells will ship HSL72 modules, which are produced in company’s production facility in China to the newly established renewable energy arm of the India’s sixth largest conglomerate Mahindra Group. The […] Read more
Schneider Electric Launches “Light It Up” Program, Over 1,800 Units Of Portable Solar-Powered Led Lamps To Be Distributed Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric has launched “Light It Up” programme to bring access to electricity to rural communities in 12 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The company in a statement said that it believes that access to energy is a basic human right, and it is committed to putting safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable energy within reach of a great many […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Adani’s solar module to cost 10-12% more than imported version: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells from the house of Adani Group developed under Make in India initiative will reportedly cost higher. Jayant Parimal-Renewable Energy Business CEO, Adani Group speaking to ET said Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells will be 10-12% higher than the imported versions available in the market. Early this year in […] Read more
MNRE inviting suggestions on Solar Charkha and Solar Rickshaw Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is inviting suggestions on the new products to be introduced under off grid and decentralized solar PV application scheme. The Ministy is considering to promote the use of Solar Charkha and Solar Rickshaw under the off grid and decentralized solar program. Manufactureres/ developers of solar rickshaw and solar […] Read more
Thermax and FRENELL bags contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant from NTPC Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Thermax and FRENELL (through its wholly owned subsidiary Novatec Solar Espana, S.L) has bagged contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant project at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh from NTPC. The project involves the integration of a concentrated solar field into the Dadri coal fired power station and is expected to be completed by […] Read more
