Solar Pump Technology Use in India, MIT Researchers Release Evaluation Report Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers evaluate a range of solar pump technologies and business models available in India for irrigation and salt mining Groundwater pumps are a critical technology in India, especially for small-scale farmers who depend on them for irrigating crops during dry seasons. With the lack of a reliable electrical grid connection, and the high price and […] Read more
Waaree Recognised For Installing Solar Panels at Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro Station Updated On Sun, Nov 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project is installed on roofs 12 metro stations across Mumbai, will generate 3.2 million units per year. D&B award recognizes Waaree’s Solar Rooftop RESCO PV project solution to Mumbai Metro One Private Ltd (MMOPL). Dr. Hitesh C Doshi, CMD Waaree Group was felicitated by Nitin Gadkari, Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. The […] Read more
SunPower Earn Spot in Building Green’s Top 10 Products for 2018 Updated On Tue, Nov 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy SunPower’s carport solutions are known for their use of underutilized spaces, and multi-functional structural designs that can incorporate gray water and EV charging. SunPower was recognized as one of the Top 10 Green Building Products for 2018 by Building Green at the annual Green build Expo. Building Green – an independent and trusted source for […] Read more
Mumbai’s Pharmacy College Gets 70 Percent of Electricity from 453 Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar panel system generates about 15,399 units of electricity per month and saves Rs 1.6 lakh every month of electricity bills. Mumbai’s pioneering institution Bombay College of Pharmacy in Kalina generates its 70 percent of electricity from 453 solar panels. The 140 kilowatt solar power system (kWp) allows the college to save around […] Read more
Two Pirapora Projects Commissioned by EDF Energies Nouvelles and Canadian Solar Inc Updated On Thu, Nov 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 191.5 MWp Pirapora I, 115 MWp Pirapora II and 92.5 MWp Pirapora III projects from Canadian Solar with 80% of acquired interest in each project. The 191.5 MWp Pirapora I and 92.5 MWp Pirapora III solar energy projects in Brazil, totaling 284 MWp, commissioned by Canadian Solar Inc. and EDF Energies Nouvelles. The Pirapora I […] Read more
TATA Power Commissions 25MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The total installed operating capacity for TPREL with this project now stands at 1484 MW. Tata Power’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. has successfully commissioned a 25MW solar power plant in Charanka, Gujarat Solar Park. The company secured the project in November 2016 through viability gap funding mode under the National Solar Mission […] Read more
Delhi Metro to Set Up Solar Panels on Pedestrian Bridges to Generate Power Updated On Mon, Nov 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first solar panel installation will be taken up on a 250-metre over bridge at Kalkaji station on the soon-to-start Botanical Garden-Janakpuri West line. Delhi Metro will be installing solar panels on the roof of pedestrian over-bridges to generate clean and cheaper energy for use at stations. The first project will be taken up on […] Read more
UK Climate Investments and Lightsource Tie-up for Solar Power Projects in India Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments will provide 49 percent equity for the construction of the first project partnership with Lightsource to develop and construct up to 300MW of solar power projects. Lightsource Renewable Energy and UK Climate Investments, part of the Green Investment Group within Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets, have entered into a partnership agreement to […] Read more
State Bank of India Floats Fund for Solar Power Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy SBI has funded 43 rooftop solar power projects with the capacity of 475MW by availing line of credit from World Bank. State Bank of India has signed an agreement with seven companies for funding rooftop solar power projects. The seven companies include Adani Group, JSW Energy, Hinduja Renewables, Tata Renewables Energy, Azure Power, Cleantech Solar […] Read more