Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited begins solar power project Updated On Mon, Mar 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC) has started installation of rooftop solar project on the existing plant switchyard building as part of a demonstration project at Ib Thermal Power Station (ITPS) in Jharsuguda district. OPGC says that the project can produce 3KW of solar power which will be used to power switchyard building internal […] Read more
CalPERS buys ownership stake in 550-megawatt solar plant in Riverside County Updated On Sat, Mar 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has announced that it would acquire up to a 25 percent stake in the 550-megawatt solar plant in Riverside County. The Riverside County solar farm was world’s largest solar project when it opened last year. CalPERS’ investment in the farm is seen as welcome news in the industry […] Read more
Solar Installation to well surpass 4GW in 2016, marking a 100% YoY Growth – Report Updated On Fri, Mar 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian solar sector is finally emerging from hibernation with solar installations doubling in 2015 after three years of flat growth, said Raj Prabhu, CEO and co-founder of Mercom Capital Group. Global clean energy communications and research firm cited that solar installations totaled 2,133 MW in 2015, up from 883 MW installed in 2014, which […] Read more
The Colossal Solar is Tuning Growth – New Numbers are Promising Updated On Sun, Mar 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar wealthy countries are on a row to compete on this nascent solar market. Last year, the big heads of the world congregated to sign a historic pact under International Solar Alliance (ISA), marking the generation to the alternative energy, especially ‘solar’. The solar industry of U.S. is witnessing impetus growth as new reports […] Read more
SunEdison’s poll result shows 74% of Maryland voters support the Clean Energy Jobs Act Updated On Fri, Mar 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sun Edison, Inc. and the Maryland Climate Coalition have released poll results showing that Maryland residents support legislation that would expand clean energy and clean energy jobs in the state. The Clean Energy Jobs Act promotes Maryland’s clean energy standard and entails the state to generate 25% of electricity by 2020 from clean sources. The act also sets […] Read more
Imagine Roads Paved with Solar – France turns Head Updated On Thu, Mar 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Yes, there is a slew for alternative energy globally and solar energy is spelled as the best and acceptable alternative. But, imaging solar panels paved into the roads seems unimaginable. France has determined to alternate asphalt with solar panels as the French officials announces plans to construct a 1,000-kilometer-long (621-mile-long) solar roadway, with each kilometer capable […] Read more
China cutting coal use, growing it’s solar and wind energy capacity fast Updated On Wed, Mar 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Figures released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics reveals that China is cutting coal and growing its wind and solar energy capacity fast. Last year China’s solar power generation capacity was up by 74% while wind power generation witnessed increase by 34 percent. Speaking to New Scientist, Tim Buckley of the Institute for Energy Economics […] Read more
The ‘Misjudge Material’ can be the next Solar Cell Technology Updated On Tue, Mar 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers are step close to a solar energy innovation which claims to vie traditional energy sources in electricity generation. Currently, silicon solar cells available in the solar cell market making manufacturing costs a bit tight for the manufacturers. But, a team Led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Washington State […] Read more
Eltek successfully integrates 10,000 Hybrid-Solar Telecom Sites Updated On Mon, Feb 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Eltek announces it has successfully commissioned more than 10,000 hybrid solar-grid power systems to remote telecom sites since 2008. Moving ahead of solar power integrations from just off-grid telecom sites, but is now spurring in a wide range of network locations. By using these hybrid solutions, which combine solar backup power and high-efficiency DC power […] Read more