Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Government devises a scheme to provide solar panels at subsidized rate Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The state Government of Madhya Pradesh has planned out a scheme of subsidies to motivate the residents to install solar panels. Citizens, who will apply for solar panel producing 2kW solar energy, will be provided with a subsidy of Rs 45000. The actual cost of the panel is Rs. 1.5 lakh. Solar panels can save […] Read more
MNRE inviting comments/ suggestions on operational guideline for channel partner/ New Entrepreneurs Updated On Sat, Oct 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of Grid-Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Plants by 2022. These rooftop solar PV plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional sectors in the country ranging from 1 kWp to 500 kWp capacity. Such rooftop plants have become economically viable as they produce clean electricity […] Read more
Kerala targets to add 600 MW of solar in next three years Updated On Sat, Oct 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy In an attempt to meet rising energy demand of the state, Kerala aims to get a huge boost as it plans to install another 600 MW of new solar over the next three years. As Kerala looks to satisfy its renewable purchase obligations, the decision to install 600 MW solar plants is a welcome for […] Read more
Schneider Electric partners with NSDC and PSSC, to setup Centre of Excellence focused on power, solar and automation Updated On Wed, Oct 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the industry-led Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC), will co-promote a Centre of Excellence and support training of electricians for underprivileged youth in one hundred Government approved skill development centres. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, […] Read more
Thrissur Corporation’s 200kW solar plant to be operative by October 15 Updated On Wed, Oct 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Thrissur Corporation will be inaugurating its 200kW solar plant on October 15, and is expected to start working on similar projects to meet the increasing demand of electricity through renewable sources in different parts of the state. The newly installed solar plant b Thrissur Corporation at Jaihind Market has a capacity to generate 200 kilowatt […] Read more
Indian scientist produces stable, high-efficient, all-inorganic perovskite nanocrystal solar cells Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a first, Pune based researcher Abhishek Swarnkar from Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has successfully produced a stable, high-efficiency, all-inorganic perovskite nanocrystal solar cells. The new perovskite nanocrystal solar cells have an efficiency of more than 10 per cent to convert sunlight to electricity. Swarnkar carried out research […] Read more
DGLL plans to achieve complete solarization of all Lighthouses by December, 2016 Updated On Sat, Oct 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Directorate General of Lighthouse & Lightships (DGLL) is currently maintaining 193 Lighthouses which provide aids to marine navigation to the mariners transiting in coastal waters of India. Most of these Lighthouses are operating on the conventional source of energy i.e. Electricity and Diesel Generators which consume fossil fuel and emit high amount of carbon dioxide […] Read more
Western Union to make solar power available to residents in Jharkhand’s villages Updated On Thu, Oct 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Western Union is aims to light up 15 more remote villages in India this Diwali with solar power. Western Union with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will make solar-panel powered electricity available to residents in Jharkhand’s villages. The company announced that it will contribute up to Rs.100 for each transaction received from the […] Read more