Goa Legislator Seeks Law Mandating Solar Panels on Hotel’s Rooftop Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Similar stress was given by the opposition Congress party MLAs to install the solar panels not only on the hotels but also on the government buildings which would help power generation. To solve the electric power disruptions in the state, Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Michael Lobo said during the ongoing session that the […] Read more
1 Lakh Students to Assemble Solar Lamps on Gandhi Jayanti Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar centric initiative is to be held under IIT-B’s Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) Programme which, after successful execution, is expected to qualify for Guinness World Records. To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the ongoing diamond jubilee of IIT-B, 1 lakh students across 100 schools in India will […] Read more
UP Govt Cancels 1 GW Solar PV Projects Auction on Higher Tariffs Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The auction conducted by Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) saw a high tariff rate bidding by the participants and it will go for re-bidding. Weighed down by higher solar tariffs up to Rs 3.48 per unit, the Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to cancel the auction for 1 GW of […] Read more
‘Funneling’ Technique 3-Times More Efficient to Tap Solar Power Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. Scientists from the University of Exeter, England have developed a new technique to harness solar energy more efficiently. The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. The technique is said to be three […] Read more
Tata Power Q1 Net Profit Jumps Four-Fold to Rs 1,735 Cr Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Consolidated revenue rose by 16 percent at Rs 7,139 crore as compared to Rs 6,166 crore last year. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company, Tata Power has reported a four-fold jump in its consolidated net profit after tax at Rs 1735 crore during the first quarter of FY19, helped by exceptional gain from […] Read more
Sungrow launches State-Of-The-Art Factory at India Base Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sungrow India has installed more than 2 GW of renewable capacities. The launch of the factory is aimed at improving company’s global delivery and enhancing service to the customers worldwide. India’s leading inverter company, Sungrow launches a state-of-the-art facility for manufacturing of central and string inverters, fulfilling Indian as well as international demands. With […] Read more
Scientists Use Plant Bacteria to Harness Sunlight Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s dye that converts solar energy into potential food for the plant. Seeking technical advancement in solar cells, scientists from University of British Colombia used the bacteria of plants, which is responsible for photosynthesis, to collect solar energy. The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s […] Read more
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
MIDHANI Sets up 4 MW Solar Power Plant Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is spread over 20 acres of land and is expected to generate 7,000 MW hr/year of electricity with a projected saving of Rs 5 crore per year and reduction of 5,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. State-owned Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) has set up a 4 MW solar power plant with […] Read more
