New US Solar Workforce Development Program will facilitate the training of more skilled workers Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the number of US solar jobs doubling over the last six years, and the solar industry adding workforce at a rate almost 12 times faster than the economy in general, the need to have skilled solar workers is getting high. However, as a relatively new field, employment infrastructure and training opportunities in the solar […] Read more
Utilities To Spend $10.1 Billion in Metering Infrastructure Analytics and Integration Services: GTM Research Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy GTM Research has released a new report “Utility AMI Analytics at the Grid Edge: Strategies, Markets and Forecasts”. The report projects that utilities around the globe will spend USD 10.1 billion on AMI analytics solutions and integrations services through 2021. By enhancing the value of new and existing automated metering infrastructure (AMI) investments, utilities are […] Read more
Solar Power Tariffs expected to drop to as low as INR 3.50 a unit in 3 years Updated On Tue, Jul 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power tariffs in India, which fell below Rs. 5 per unit since last November, are once again expected to sink further as the industry doubles volumes every year and the cost of producing power continues to drop. A report published in the Mint mentions that that tariffs will fall to as low as 3.5 […] Read more
A Residential Complex in Lokhandwala, Andheri Installs 120 solar panels Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A residential complex in Lokhandwala, Andheri (West) goes solar to cut annual electricity bill. The residents have installed 120 solar panels on the rooftop of 16-storeyed Cliff Tower apartment. It is expected to reduce carbon footprint and dependency on the electricity grid. The installed solar panels generate 30 kilowatt (kW) solar energy per hour which […] Read more
SolarWorld launches 1,500-Volt Solar Panel Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy One of the largest crystalline-silicon solar manufacturers in the Americas, SolarWorld has announced the launch of 1,500-volt solar panel. The company will exhibit the new 72-cell XL product at SolarWorld’s Booth 7411 at Intersolar North America from July 12 to 14 in San Francisco. Compared to standard 1,000-volt solar panels, the 1,500-volt technology enables installers to increase lengths of […] Read more
Hanergy introduces four solar powered cars Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanergy has launched four solar powered vehicles at a grand ceremony themed “Disruptive Innovations Drive the Future” in Beijing on 2nd July 2016. The company launched a sports car named “Hanergy Solar R” alongside the Hanergy Solar O, Hanergy Solar L and Hanergy Solar A at the event. Li Hejun, Board Chairman and CEO of […] Read more
Telangana Solar Energy Policy Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Telangana Solar Energy Policy Updates 2017 In order meet the state’s rooftop solar target of 2,000 MW by 2022, the state government of Telangana will allow equated monthly instalments (EMI) base rooftop installation program for individual consumers prior being served to government employees in the state. Telangana has a vast solar potential with average insolation […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells reaches over 20% efficiency Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researches at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are pushing the efficiency limits of perovskite solar cell by exploring the best way to grow these crystals. EPLF in a statement said researchers’ team headed by Michael Graetzel has found that, by briefly reducing the pressure while fabricating perovskite crystals, they were able to achieve the […] Read more
Sufficient RE, Uday & Increased Coal Production are key to Achieve One Nation One Grid One Price: Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Piyush Goyal at the launch of launch of energy & infrastructure sectors web portal said that the nation doesn’t have the luxury of time; people can’t wait any longer. We have to deliver extraordinary results; we have to meet the aspirations of the people of India fast. […] Read more