Improving Solar Cells by Watching Atoms Move in Hybrid Perovskite Crystals Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Hybrid perovskites are promising materials for making next-generation solar cells because they are inexpensive to manufacture and are considerably efficient at converting light to electricity. A team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has for the first time observed nanoscale changes deep inside hybrid perovskite crystals that could offer new insights […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Build 367 MW Solar Projects in Mexican Energy Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will develop and build three projects, totaling 367 MW in Mexico’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15 Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that it won 367 MW of solar power projects in Aguascalientes, Hermosillo and Obregón, Mexico, in the country’s third Long-term Auction for renewables held on Nov. 15. Canadian […] Read more
NREL Develops Switchable Solar Window Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Demonstration device dynamically responds to sunlight by transforming from transparent to tinted while converting sunlight into electricity. Thermochromic windows capable of converting sunlight into electricity at a high efficiency have been developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Relying on such advanced materials as perovskites and single-walled carbon […] Read more
Investments in Renewable Energy Sector Could Hit $11T By 2040 Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy India and China lead the development in renewable energy investments, accounting for almost 50 percent of new global capacity. Investments in renewable energy (RE) could climb to a cumulative $11 trillion by 2040, mostly in emerging markets, according to a study by the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group. Major reforms […] Read more
Rituals For BHEL Haridwar’s 5MW Interactive Solar PV Plant Done Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The plant will help achieving the electricity requirement of HEEP unit of BHEL Haridwar of about 92 lakh electricity units per year. A 5MW grid interactive solar PV plant to be set up at BHEL Haridwar, had its land rituals (Bhoomi Pujan) performed by General manager (in-charge) HEEP (Heavy Electricals Equipment Plant) Sanjay Gulati and […] Read more
Solar Power in Mumbai College Saves Rs 1.50 lakh on Electricity Bills Since 2015 Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from these solar panels is used for tubelights installed in the corridors and the garden of the college premises. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Changu Kana Thakur College in Mumbai has saved Rs 1.50 lakh in electricity bills since it installed solar panels in May 2015. The college had […] Read more
Israel Households Can Now Sell Electricity and Install Solar Panels To The Grid Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy In 2014 Israel has set a target of achieving 5 percent of renewable energy which is now after three years is constituted to be on 2 percent. According to a newly launched program by The Energy Ministry and Electricity Authority will help Israeli residents and other electricity consumers to sell power and install solar panels […] Read more
Sudden Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty Can Disrupt Ongoing Solar Projects, Renewable Ministry Cautions Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE notification has cautioned Directorate General of Anti Dumping against imposing high solar duties Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned anti dumping authorities against imposing high duties on imported solar equipment on the grounds that this can increase tariffs, make several projects unviable and seriously hamper the growth of the sector. According […] Read more
Solar Energy Scheme for small powerloom units will get Rs. 2.5 lakh Subsidy per unit Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The scheme will enable to repay the bank loans in a span of 3 to 4 years. Solar energy scheme for small units of powerlooms was announced by the Ministry of Textiles in regards with on-grid solar PV plant (without battery backup) and off-grid solar PV plant (with battery backup) in which a subsidy of […] Read more