UNSW develops a new PERC technology solar cell Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has announced that its new solar cell technology can help India save Rs 6000 crore annually in operational costs. The technology will be showcased during a roundtable discussion in Sydney with Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday, UNSW said in a release. UNSW has developed Passivated Emitter […] Read more
Tesla to live- stream its “ solar roof ” event from Universal Studios on 28th October 25, 2016 Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Early this year in September we reported that boss of Tesla, SolarCity and SpaceX – Elon Musk is planning to introduce a roof integrated with solar panels, at an event on October 28 in San Francisco. Now the company has sent out invite for the event on Friday. The invite confirms that the event will […] Read more
EnSync Delivers a Formal Notice of Default to SPI Solar Under Supply Agreement Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy Systems has reported that SPI Solar has failed to meet its purchase obligations under its supply agreement with the Company. EnSync Energy has delivered a formal notice of default to SPI Solar. In the notice the Company informed SPI that to cure its breach of the supply agreement, by November 23, 2016 SPI […] Read more
NDMC to install solar panels on more than 100 buildings Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy The power department of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to set up solar panels at more than 100 buildings within its jurisdiction, making sure to contribute towards renewable energy growth in India. Under the smart city project, the municipal corporation will be installing the solar panels at 102 buildings, of which 74 would […] Read more
IDFC Alternatives acquires three solar projects from Punj Lloyd Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy The India infrastructure fund of IDFC Alternatives has bought three solar projects in Rajasthan and Punjab from Punj Lloyd Infrastructure as part of the company’s plan to set up a strong foothold in the renewable energy space through acquisitions — as much as 1 GW in a year or so. IDFC Alternatives signed the deal […] Read more
Fortum, Taaleri signs an agreement with Chempolis Oy to invest in the company Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Fortum and Taaleri Kiertotalous Ky have entered into an agreement with Chempolis Oy to invest in the company. The agreement is part of a restructuring of Chempolis Oy’s ownership and financing, in order to strengthen the balance sheet and operations as well as open new growth areas. Fortum will invest approximately EUR 6.4 million and […] Read more
Rooftop Subsidy in India Updated On Mon, Oct 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy For the huge solar energy potential that remains untapped in India, a considerable amount constitutes of rooftops. With about 0.24bn households spread across the length and breadth of the country, there are enough roofs to generate 40 percent of the total solar generation target to be achieved by the government by 2022. A Solar PV […] Read more
Indian companies win Solar for All contest for innovative community solar electrification solutions Updated On Sat, Oct 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy The Canopus Foundation and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, who collaboratively organized the 2nd Solar for All Contest for Innovative Community Solar Electrification Solutions 2016, on 19th October, had announced the winners. For the past nine months, Solar for All was running the Contest to find the best innovations in providing rural […] Read more
TANGEDCO releases tenders for solar projects Updated On Fri, Oct 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited has released tenders for solar power projects in 2016-17. This is the first time the distribution company has floated tenders for solar projects, while the previous ones were scrapped by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2014. Since then TANGEDCO has been signing MoUs at a fixed tariff […] Read more
