Sri Lanka is betting big on Solar and Wind energy sources through competitive bidding route Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka also has an active rooftop solar power programme. The government is targeting such plants on at least one million roofs with an installed capacity of around 1,000 MW. With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official […] Read more
President Mukherjee inaugurates integrated bio-solar-wind Microgrid centre at IIEST, Shibpur Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The integrated Bio-Solar-Wind micro-grid centre of IIEST is one cog in the wheel of sustainable development. We must ensure that electricity is available for ordinary people and potable water is provided for consumption of both humans and animals.” The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated a Bio-Solar-Wind Microgrid Centre and Centre for Water and Environment […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz Energy, Vivint Solar partners to Bring Automotive Battery Innovation to the U.S. Residential Solar Market Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The two companies will introduce a joint offering that will provide customers with the German engineering and performance of Mercedes-Benz Energy batteries coupled with Vivint Solar’s expertise in designing, installing and servicing solar energy systems. Mercedes-Benz Energy and Vivint Solar announced an exclusive strategic collaboration to bring the Mercedes-Benz customizable home energy storage system to […] Read more
Altus Power Energizes 10 MW New Jersey Solar Farm Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Altus Power notes that commencement of construction of solar farm, known as Spartan solar project occurred in September 2016 and involved hundreds of local jobs. Altus Power has announced the completion of construction and grid interconnection of a 10 MW ground-mounted solar energy system, in North Hanover Township, New Jersey. Altus Power notes that commencement […] Read more
IIEST successfully creates country’s first smart grid project Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The smart grid will be synchronised to generate power from solar, wind and vegetable waste resources, depending on the weather conditions and availability of waste products. It is the first of its kind in the country” The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) has successfully created the country’s first smart grid project, which […] Read more
Arctech Solar Drafts the 1st Solar Tracker Safety Standard for the IEC TC82 WG7 Meeting Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Arctech Solar introduced the tracker safety standards in detail during the meeting, answering all queries from the present and online experts The IEC TC82 WG7 meeting was held recently at the University of Ottawa, Canada. The meeting covered topics on safety, performance, and testing requirements of CPV modules, cells and the safety standard for solar […] Read more
JinkoSolar modules pass 160 KWh/m2 UV Test in terms of IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy “JinkoSolar is the first Chinese PV manufacturer to pass intensive UV test according to IEC61345, which further demonstrates our technology strength and leading position in the industry” JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has announced that its modules have passed intensive UV test in terms of IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland. Comparing with test procedure of UV Preconditioning […] Read more
RaysExperts adds 30 MW capacity to its Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Around 99% of solar EPC companies in India have a total individual portfolio of less than 30 MW, however, Rays Experts, in a rare feat of sorts, achieved in just 3 months. RaysExperts has successfully commissioned projects that contributed an addition of 30 MW to Rays Solar Parks, situated at Kolayat in Bikaner. According to […] Read more
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation to Get Solar Panels on its Rooftop Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar panels will be installed on the rooftop of the main building of Aurangabad Municipal Corporation under the Centre’s Smart City scheme. Power failure disrupting the municipality’s functioning may soon be a thing of the past, as the civic body has decided to tap into solar energy at its main administrative building. D M Mugalikar, […] Read more