NREDCAP sets incentives to encourage installation of more solar power panels in the state Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has set on the task of mobilising user agencies in domestic, commercial, industrial and government buildings for installation of solar power panels. Chief Minister OF Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu is keen that the government offices take the lead in tapping the solar […] Read more
Aquion Energy, Azimuth Energy and Schneider Electric commission AC/DC nanogrid with solar-plus-storage Updated On Tue, Sep 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Aquion Energy, Azimuth Energy, and Schneider Electric have together completed an AC/DC nanogrid using solar-plus-storage technology at the Illinois Institute of Technology’s (IIT) Keating Sports Center in the US. Solar EPC firm Azimuth Energy designed and installed the nanogrid. The system also uses Aspen batteries from Aqueous Hybrid-Ion batteries from Aquion Energy, and power control […] Read more
India’s Department of Posts plans to harness solar power at its offices Updated On Tue, Sep 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Department of Posts has planned to harness solar power by launching a project at its headquarters in Delhi and plans to expand it to its buildings spread across the country, a top official said today. “We are examining the process of harnessing roof-top solar energy. To start, we are looking whether it can be […] Read more
IBC Solar acquires EPC for 22.5 MW solar park in India Updated On Fri, Sep 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy German photovoltaic (PV) systems specialist IBC Solar has signed an EPC contract for a 22.5-MWp photovoltaic (PV) park in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The construction will commence from October, and is expected to be commission by April 2017. Shailendra Bebortha, IBC Solar Projects Managing Director said that “With this project, IBC Solar India will […] Read more
SECI invites bid for 240 KW (AC) Solar PV Project at Kamarajar Port Limited, Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Sep 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) on behalf of Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) is inviting online bids for setting up of 240kW Solar Photovoltaic Plant at Kamarajar Port Limited, Ennore District – Chennai, Tamil Nadu on turnkey basis. Interested bidders have to download the official copy of RfS & other documents logging into the […] Read more
HOUZE announces the launch of ZEROCELL Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy HOUZE at Solar Power International 2016 trade show announced the launch of ZEROCELL. It will be launched in the USA, Europe and UAE before the end of the year. The ZEROCELL is a multi-functional appliance that serves as the nerve center for an open-source smart digital IoT ecosystem. A plug-and-play system that seamlessly transforms both […] Read more
MNRE issue guidelines for smooth implementation of grid connected solar rooftop projects Updated On Sat, Sep 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s scheme for grid connected rooftop solar projects states that the Central Financial Assistance (CF A) would be 30% of the benchmark cost or actual project cost, whichever is lower, for such projects in residential, social and institutional sectors in General Category States/ UTs and 70% for such projects in […] Read more
The Impact of Semiconductors in Solar Power Conversion industry Updated On Tue, Sep 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy, amongst all non-conventional or renewable energy sources, still remains relatively easier to harness, store and use. While the usage of solar energy dates back to quite a few decades, powering space crafts and satellites, it has now reached a stage where even a backpacker uses it to charge his mobile phone while on […] Read more
USAID collaborates with GE to improve standards in Indian solar industry Updated On Sat, Sep 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced to fund and promote research in partnership with the General Electrics to improve standards in the Indian solar industry. This is one of the 49 projects selected by USAID’s US Global Development Lab today that would receive a total of USD 10 million to address critical […] Read more