15,183 villages electrified in the country out remaining 18,452, as on 30th November, 2017: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Free Electricity Connections released to 44.41 lakh BPL households under DDUGJY across the country during the last 3 years Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, informed that as on 1st April, 2015, there were 18,452 […] Read more
Hydrogen Producing Floating Solar Cells Developed Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy A novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device which can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water is discovered by the researchers from Columbia University in the US. Floating solar cells competent of utilizing sun energy to produce hydrogen fuel from water have been developed by the scientists. Currently, NASA’s space program is using hydrogen […] Read more
Ghana to Get Extensive Support from CIAL to Set-Up Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The CIAL has not yet fixed the rate to be charged for the service and that it would be decided in the days to follow. The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) is ready to support Ghana extensively to set up solar power plants at three airports across the country. The consultancy service will be the first ever […] Read more
Sacramento Airport Opens New Solar Energy Facility in California Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project utilises more than 23,000 LG solar panels mounted on NEXTracker racking that tracks the sun from east to west over the course of the day, thereby maximising efficiency and energy generation Sacramento International Airport has formally opened a new solar energy facility which is likely to generate more than 30 percent of […] Read more
EnSync Energy and Spectrum Solar Plus’ Storage Project Commissioned and Operational in Hawaii Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Spectrum’s Kailua-Kona facility, the flat load is usually between 90 to 100 kilowatts (kW) and is now being supplied with 400 kW of carport-mounted photovoltaics. EnSync Energy Systems, a leading developer of innovative distributed energy resources (DERs), announces the full commissioning and live operation of an advanced energy generation, storage and management system at a Spectrum headend facility in Kailua-Kona, […] Read more
Battery Costs in Stationary Energy Could Fall by up to 66%, Grow 17-Fold by 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The cost of battery storage for stationary applications could fall by up to 66 per cent by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The falling price of batteries could stimulate 17-fold growth of installed battery storage, opening up a number of new commercial and economic opportunities, the […] Read more
Assam Energy Development Agency to Provide Solar Power for 7000 Families in Guwahati Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ministry has sanctioned 14MW grids to the Assam Energy Development Agency to implement the project in Assam for 2017-18. In a significant development, the Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA) under the state’s science and technology department aims to provide solar energy to around 7,000 families in Guwahati. The solar power project, which will be […] Read more
Belgian Firm Plans to Invest Rs 1,000 Crore in Renewable Energy in India Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Over the next one to two years, Belgian Firm will invest anywhere between Rs 800 – Rs1,000 crore for renewable energy venture in India. Belgian retail giant Colruyt Group is gearing up to make a big splash in the renewable energy space in India and has lined up an investment of around Rs 800-1,000 crore […] Read more
Hungary Plans Big Push in Solar Power Generation Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government supports the creation of as many solar power plants in Hungary as possible says Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff Hungary will relax rules on the construction of small solar power plants and subsidize loans to landowners as part of efforts to promote renewable energy, a government official said. The country’s […] Read more
