NISE Offers Skill Development Program on Solar PV System Design Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The mission of this programme is to impart the knowledge and proper training and enable participants to become a solar professional. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued its notification inviting application for interested candidates to attend the 20th Five-Day Skill […] Read more
SECI Issues Notice Inviting Tenders for RE Projects with Storage at Lakshadweep Updated On Wed, Jan 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Project aims at powering the electricity supply of the inhabited islands in Lakshadweep partly or wholly through RE sources. The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has issued a notice inviting tenders (NIT) for the deployment of Renewable Energy Projects under its ownership at Lakshadweep Islands. The projects will be developed under a […] Read more
New California Law Protecting Solar Customers Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy California homeowners who have or are going to invest in Solar will now enjoy new rights under a new law championed by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) that went into effect on January 1, 2019. The intent of the bill, Assembly Bill 1070, is to protect consumers looking to invest in solar power while discouraging unethical […] Read more
Sterlite Power Initiates Tree Translocation in Indian Power Transmission Sector Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative helps to maintain the air filtration, produce sufficient oxygen, reducing soil erosion and conserving the energy. The translocated trees are provided with an alternate habitat within 500 meters, to maintain the balance in the eco-system. Sterlite Power, a leading developer of power transmission infrastructure has launched an initiative to promote greener eco-system while […] Read more
Measuring Solar Panel Degradation with Machine Learning Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The duo has spent the last few years developing and improving statistical and machine learning-based alternatives to enable real-time inspection of solar panels. Parveen Bhola, a research scholar at India’s Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Saurabh Bhardwaj, an associate professor at the same institution, have developed an innovative technique to inspect solar panels […] Read more
Nissan Unveils New and Improved EV Leaf e+ with 350 km Range Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s 62 kWh battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. Japanese automaker Nissan ‘s Leaf has been on the EV market for a while now and holds a considerable share of the market. But with just 150 miles of range available, it was […] Read more
Organic Solar Cells have a Role to Play in Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The organic solar cell can store much larger quantities of solar energy than other solar technologies due to its high optical absorption coefficients. One growing area of research is the organic solar cells (photovoltaic), a solar cell technology. It has several promising advantages, including its lightweight, large surface area, low cost, and robustness. The […] Read more
Government Panel Proposes 2-Way Strategy to Promote EVs Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The panel has recommended a lower basic customs duty on components besides a lower GST rate to encourage manufacturers to take up large-scale production of e-vehicles. A government panel led by cabinet secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha has proposed an array of incentives for electric carmakers as well as buyers of electric vehicles in an effort […] Read more
Adani Energy Acquires 100% Stake in Kodangal Solar Parks Updated On Tue, Jan 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The amount paid by Adani Green for the acquisition of the 107,100 equity shares is Rs 158.04 per share, which totals to approximately Rs 1.69 crore. Adani Green Energy (AGE) in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), recently announced that it has acquired the remainder of the 51 percent equity share capital […] Read more