Orb Energy installed and commissioned a 200kw rooftop solar system in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has announced that it has successfully installed and commissioned a 200 kilowatt rooftop solar system at TGV Projects and Investments Private Limited, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This is company’s 66th rooftop solar system that has been connected to grid in India. NP Ramesh, the Chief Operating Officer of Orb, said: “Orb is encouraging and […] Read more
Researchers have designed a device that is effective and offer low-cost solution for storing solar energy Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar energy can be stored by converting it into hydrogen. But current methods are too expensive and don’t last long. Researchers at EPFL and CSEM have designed a device using commercially available solar cells and none of the usual rare metals that outperforms in stability, efficiency and cost. One of the solutions to store solar […] Read more
Global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during 2016-2022: Sandler Research Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sandler Research in its latest report “Global smart solar market 2016-2022” forecasts global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during the period 2016-2020. One of the key trends for market growth will be increasing demand for solutions and services due to advances in technology and components, such as smart meters, solar […] Read more
V O Chidambaranar Port signs MoU with SECI to set up 5 MW solar plant Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The V O Chidambaranar Port has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the installation of a 5 MW solar power plant. Estimated with a cost of a cost of Rs. 30 crore, the 5MW plant will be the direct grid connect type and will be set up […] Read more
Historic Bombay Presidency Radio Club installs net metered rooftop solar Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The historic Bombay Presidency Radio Club has turned to solar to meet its energy needs. SolarTown Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has commissioned a 41kW net-metered solar rooftop system at the historical club. It has been estimated that the club will be saving more than Rs. 8,50,000 annually from the newly installed solar system. Also, SolarTown […] Read more
IPPAI announces the 17th edition of the Regulators and Policymakers Retreat Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI) has announced the 17th edition of its flagship event Regulators and Policymakers Retreat (RPR 2016), to be held at The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort in Goa from September 22-25, 2016. Top policymakers and regulators from the power and allied sectors from across the country will participate in […] Read more
Chennai’s Chetpet lake to get Solar Powered Aquarium Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Since after the 6 months, Chetpet lake in Chennai was opened to the public, the state government is planning to add more facilities for the visitors. The Tamil Nadu government has planned to develop a Solar Powered Aquarium within the eco-park at a cost of Rs. 6.75 crore, along with a virtual reality centre. The […] Read more
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges PM Modi to setup NINEI soon Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik in a letter has urged PM Narendra Modi to set up National Institute of New Energy and Innovation (NINEI) in the state capital soon. The CM wrote “I request you to take up early construction of the NINEI at Bhubaneswar by allocating necessary funds for the purpose so as […] Read more
REC Solar appoints Matt Walz, a Duke Energy executive as chief executive officer Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy REC Solar has announced the appointment of Matt Walz as chief executive officer. Walz has worked at Duke Energy for 12 years and joined REC Solar after serving on the company’s board of directors. Walz brings to REC Solar leadership experience in renewable energy, retail electric supply and wholesale generation. Building off his tenure as […] Read more