‘Desert to Power Initiative’ to Provide Solar Electricity to Sahel Region Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Tapping in the vast solar energy potential of the region, the initiative is slated to provide green electricity including in some of the world’s poorest countries. In a bid to eradicate energy poverty for 250 million people in the Sahel region of Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is spearheading the ‘Desert to Power Initiative’ […] Read more
Waaree Energies Launches Indigenously Developed Light-Weight Modules Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Overcoming the limitations posed by heavy glass modules, WLW modules are easy to install and can highly benefit the transportation sector in India. Taking the indigenous development of solar modules ahead, Waaree Energies has launched the customizable Waaree Light-Weight (WLW) Modules. The indigenous modules can be customised to any shape and colour. Overcoming the limitations […] Read more
World Bank and AFD to launch Global Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The SRMI is an integrated approach aimed it tackling policy, technical and financial issues, which are associated with scaling up solar energy initiatives. Keeping in line with international Solar Alliance’s ambition of promoting solar energy among member states, the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are developing a joint Global Solar Risk Mitigation […] Read more
Solar Energy Production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has reported that the total solar energy production in the year 2018-19 was 21.365 Billion Units (BUs), as on 31.10.2018. The year-wise details of solar energy production since, 2015 are given as under: – S. No Year Generation from Solar Projects (BUs) 1. 2015-16 7.448 2. 2016-17 13.499 3. 2017-18 25.871 […] Read more
India to Add 10000 MW Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020: Icra Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The current trend prediction comes on the back of the fact that the share of renewable energy has been steadily rising in India’s energy mix. Renewable energy capacity addition can be expected to be around 10000 MW in financial year 2019-2020, rating agency Icra has said while maintaining a stable outlook for the renewable energy […] Read more
Indian Researchers Develop Model to Predict Solar Storm Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The study which was published in the journal Nature Communications, also stated that there is a slight possibility of sun-induced climate cooling next year. A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata and Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) Pune have developed a model to predict solar […] Read more
Fourth Partner Commissions 500 kWp Solar Rooftop Plant in JNU Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar rooftop plant was jointly inaugurated by United States ex-Secretary of State, John Kerry and Vice Chancellor of JNU, Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar. Fourth Partner Energy has commissioned a 500 kWp solar rooftop plant in Jawaharlala Nehru University. The solar rooftop plant was jointly inaugurated by United States ex-Secretary of State, John Kerry and […] Read more
MYSUN Commissions Rooftop Solar Plant at St Xavier’s Mumbai Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy The plant was inaugurated by Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group and Nadir Godrej, Managing Director of Godrej Industries, both being illustrious alumni of the school. MYSUN has successfully commissioned a grid-connected rooftop solar plant at St Xavier’s School in Mumbai. The plant was inaugurated by Adi Godrej, Chairman of the Godrej Group and […] Read more
World Bank Lauds India’s Renewable Energy Push Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Many of the world’s largest energy-consuming countries significantly improved their renewable energy regulations since 2010”, the report mentioned. World Bank in its latest report Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) 2018 praised India’s efforts and its success in renewable energy actions and policy support helping drive down the cost of renewable energy in the country. […] Read more