STMicroelectronics’ New Light Sensor Boosts Camera Performance Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The VD6281 is up to 5x more sensitive than other colour sensors in the market, allowing integration behind a coverglass, inside an optical module with another companion chip or flashLED, or through an opaque phone back cover, supporting optimal industrial design. STMicroelectronics has released an innovative full-colour ambient light sensor (ALS) that helps smartphones take […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Regulator is Right, Don’t Consider Any Change in PPAs Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The news that the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has refused the plea from the state electricity distribution companies’ (discoms) to revise the rates at which they procure wind power is to be welcomed. The MP Power management company — the holding entity of the state’s discoms, had made a plea to review the […] Read more
Wish List for The Final 2019 Budget Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In a year when the country heads for general elections, the renewable sector has reason to look forward to a good final budget, from whoever comes to power. This is because the renewables sector has been an undisputed success story for India, and no government should be doing anything to slow it down. For the […] Read more
New Solar Power Program to Help Electrify Rural Communities in Afghanistan Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is designed to provide electricity to some of the nearly 20 million Afghans who are not connected to the national power grid. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a pioneering program to supply small-scale solar power systems to homeowners across Afghanistan. The pilot program will see the introduction of […] Read more
MBJ Post Shipment and Post Installation Inspection Report Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy In order to realize the module test on site at the highest technical level, MBJ and there worldwide partners need the right testing equipment. MBJ invented and consistently improved the Mobile PV Laboratory for the efficient on-site testing of solar modules, so that today it works on the technical level of conventional stationary laboratories. Test […] Read more
EcoMen Solar Commission 76 kW Rooftop Solar Project in New Jersey Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 75.6 kW solar system was developed using 256 Silfab Solar Panels and SolarEdge inverters. New Jersey-based solar solutions provider, EcoMen Solar has successfully commissioned a 75.6 kW rooftop solar PV power project at the Poet’s Square Shopping Plaza in Freehold, New Jersey. Poet’s Square Plaza hosts retail storefronts and professional businesses. The installed solar systems […] Read more
Insolight in the Spotlight With claims of 29% Efficiency for solar Panels Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Insolight claims that its panels, thanks to a patented optical system that concentrates sunlight on a kind of miniature photovoltaic cell normally used in satellites, deliver high efficiencies at a lower cost. The Lausanne, Switzerland based Insolight’s latest claims, which follow testing by an independent lab, should be a reason to think for naysayers who […] Read more
Argentina Signs Framework Agreement of ISA Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Argentina has become the 72nd country to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the official three-day visit of Argentinian President Mauricio Macri to India by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the presence of ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy. “A new partner in the Alliance. Foreign […] Read more
Amazon to Rely on RE to Cut Carbon Footprint Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Amazon is calling its program “Shipment Zero,” and plans to publicly publish its carbon footprint for the first time later this year. Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener. The online retail giant announced plans to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030. […] Read more
