Solar Park in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy. The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […] Read more
Lakshadweep signs 24×7 ‘Power for All’ document Updated On Sat, May 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) in the country to sign “24×7 Power for All” document. The document was signed by representative of Government of India and the Administration of UT in presence of P.K. Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power. The document delineates a plan to upsurge solar capacity of the region from 2.15 MW to 8.45 […] Read more
Canadian Solar to showcase the Dymond and SuperPower modules at 2016 SNEC PV Power Expo Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will showcase the Dymond module and SuperPower module at the 2016 SNEC PV Power Expo. The Expo is scheduled for May 24 through May 26, 2016 in Shanghai New International Expo Center. The Dymond module is a double glass module, and is available in 72-cell CS6X-P-FG Dymond and 60-cell CS6K-P-FG Dymond configurations. Each module comes with state-of-the-art product design and unique […] Read more
MNRE sets target for Commercial & Industrial sector for FY 2016-17 Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Grid connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme. The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of grid interactive rooftop solar (RTS) PV plants by 2022. These RTS plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, Government/ PSU sectors ranging from […] Read more
Fortum bags 100 MW solar power park project in a reverse auction in Karnataka Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Finnish utility firm Fortum has announced that it won bid for 100 MW solar power park in the reverse auction. The reverse auction was conducted by NTPC on 12th April 2016 for the selection of 500 megawatt (MW) grid connected solar PV projects under Batch II Tranche I of JNNSM phase II. The solar power […] Read more
Fortum announces to invest EUR 200–400 million in solar projects in India Updated On Tue, Apr 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Finnish utility firm Fortum on Tuesday announced to invest euros 200-400 million (Approx. Rs 15100-30200 crore) in solar power projects in India. Fortum in a statement said “the country offers one of the best solar resources and a sound government support for the development of the solar sector. The country provides a good platform for […] Read more
SECI invites engagement of Advisor/Consultant for developing business prospects under Solar Pumping Programme Updated On Wed, Mar 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. has invited applications from eligible Indian National for engagement as Consultant/Advisor for developing business prospects under its Solar Pumping Scheme. The contract period is initially for a period of 06 months and can be terminated by giving a prior notice of minimum 2 (two) weeks and may be extended […] Read more
MIT researchers demonstrates thinnest, lightest solar cells ever produced Updated On Sat, Feb 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated thinnest, flexible, and lightweight solar cell ever produced. The team used parylene flexible polymer as substrate and overcoating, and an organic material called DBP as the primary light-absorbing layer. Parylene is used to protect implanted biomedical devices and printed circuit boards from environmental damage. Researches note […] Read more
India Reaches ambitious 5,000 MW of Solar Power Installed Capacity Updated On Fri, Jan 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The solar power generation figures underlined by the Govt. of India by 2022 is getting some momentum, latest report asserts that till Mid – January the installed capacity of solar power in India crossed the milestone of 5,000 MW. The cumulative installed capacity has reached to 5,130 MW with installed capacity of 1385 MW in […] Read more