Department of Defence Production Tenders for 130 kW Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Department of Defence Production has issued a tender for the installation of a 130 kW rooftop solar plant at its Metal and Steel Factory in Ishapore The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, has issued a tender for the installation fo a 130 kW RCC rooftop solar PV power plant at its Metal and […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Launches 1st Electric Bus in Chennai on Trial Updated On Tue, Aug 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu government has unveiled an electric bus that will be operated on a trial basis on specific routes through Chennai As part of measures to keep a check on the rising air pollution levels, the Tamil Nadu government has unveiled a battery-powered electric air-conditioned bus that would be operated on a trial basis on […] Read more
Rajasthan Working on a new Renewable Energy Policy: Energy Minister Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy Minister BD Kalla has said that the Rajasthan government is working to bring a new renewable energy policy for the state. State Energy Minister B D Kalla while speaking at a seminar on ‘exploring renewable energy potential in the state of Rajasthan‘ on the 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, has said […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Heavy Industries Ministry Approves FAME II Subsidies for 5,595 Electric Buses Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Government’s Department of Heavy Industries has sanctioned subsidies for 5,595 electric buses in 64 cities The Department of Heavy Industries has approved 5595 electric buses under the FAME India scheme phase II. The move is in line with the government’s push towards electric mobility in the public transport system. The government department said in a statement […] Read more
DEWA Cooperates With Stanford University for R&D in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has announced its cooperation with Stanford University for research and development in the field of solar energy. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its cooperation with Stanford University in a number of research and development fields including radiation cooling to improve the efficiency and performance of solar panels, utilisation of autonomous […] Read more
Rajasthan CM Plans to Make the State a hub for Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has said that his government will bring in a policy to make the state a hub of solar energy. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has said that his government will bring in a policy to make the state a hub of solar energy. He said efforts are being made to generate 10,000 […] Read more
Low-Cost, Eco-friendly Solar Cells Made Possible Using Kumkum Dye Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers has developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum in India. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. According to the research published […] Read more
US DOE Grants $16 mn for 14 Energy Infrastructure Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects through DOE’s Office of Indian Energy. The investment will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their […] Read more