Cabinet Okays MoU among BRICS Nations on Environmental Coop Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to bring in the latest technologies and best practices suited for bringing about better environment protection, better conservation, and better management of climate change and wildlife protection/conservation. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
Green Climate Fund Invests $1 Bn for Developing Countries Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The 19 new projects amount to a total investment from GCF of USD 1,038 million, and including co-financing the projects will channel over USD 4,244 million of climate finance for low-emission, climate-resilient development. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) in its 21st board meeting in Bahrain has approved over one billion dollars of new projects and […] Read more
What Happens When Low Quality, Unproven Materials are Used in Solar Panels? Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Revealing the Results of over 4 million solar panels inspected in 275 installations across the world INTRODUCTION The quality of PV modules and the materials used in them can be best assessed by evaluating their performance in the field. Challenging climatic conditions, like those in India, cause severe environmental stresses for PV materials in the […] Read more
New Innovation from Germany: Graforce Produces Environmentally Friendly Fuel from Wastewater Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Plasmalysis converts pollutants into energy and reduces emissions by up to 60 % The Berlin-based tech company Graforce has introduced a unique technology: Plasmalysis saves resources in its highly efficient generation of hydrogen from industrial waste water. Mixing in biogas produces hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG) – a cost-effective, environmentally friendly fuel for vehicles that […] Read more
DEWA Organises 20th WETEX & 3rd Dubai Solar Show from 23-25 October 2018 Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In a press conference held in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced details of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018) and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. DEWA organises the two exhibitions at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23 to 25 October […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Shravan Sampath, Founder, Oakridge Energy Solutions Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. As an EPC how do you see the growth journey of solar in past few years? Government of India has set an ambitious target of 40,000 MW of rooftop solar capacity to be achieved by 2022. While this is ambitious, it is not impossible to achieve either. The recent fall in the drop of […] Read more
Canadian Solar, Biosar to Build Total Eren’s 256 MW Solar Proj in Australia Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Post completion, the project is expected to be the single largest solar power plant in Victoria, Australia, and will produce enough electricity to meet the needs of more than 133,500 Victorian homes and displacing more than 610,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar and solar EPC services provider Biosar Australia […] Read more
COSEIA Names Mike Kruger as its First President & CEO Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy He was previously the Director of Communications for the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) in Washington, DC. The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA), an award-winning nonprofit association leading Colorado’s solar industry, has appointed Mike Kruger as its new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kruger has relocated to Denver to join COSEIA. He was previously the Director of […] Read more