Solar power plant at Chennai airport to become operational soon Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chennai airport’s 1.5 MW solar power plant will soon become operational and save Rs. 8 crore annually. The installation of the panels on cargo terminal is complete and it will become operational soon after the election result of the state is out. With the installation of solar power plant the power bill is said to […] Read more
UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
World Bank approves $750 Million loan to Support India’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board has approved a $625 million loan to support the Government of India’s grid connected rooftop solar programme to generate clean energy. World Bank has also approved a co-financing loan of $120 million on concessional terms and a $5 million grant from Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) Clean Technology Fund. The project will […] Read more
Indian Railways all set to conduct trial of its first solar-powered train Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Indian Railways is all set to conduct trail of its first solar powered train in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The solar power will be used for internal electricity gadgets and the train will be pulled using diesel-run engines. North Western Railways PRO Gopal Sharma speaking to ANI said “Solar panels have been installed on top of the […] Read more
IKEA to install Tennessee’s largest solar rooftop array on its Memphis store Updated On Sat, May 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA has announced plans to install a solar energy system atop its Memphis store opening late Fall 2016. It is said be the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Tennessee. The 271,000 square-foot future IKEA Memphis, including approximately 800 parking spaces, will be built on 35 acres in the […] Read more
Government to set up a pool of capital to fund research on green energy technologies: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Minister of Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal delivering Keynote address on Tuesday at a conference on ‘The Future of Electricity’ said “the future of electricity in India rest on the pillars of affordability, sustainability and country’s energy security.” India’s electricity consumption is going to increase fourfold from 1.1 trillion units to […] Read more
TNB picks up 30% equity stake in GMR Energy’s select portfolio of assets Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Malaysian power utility,Tenaga Nasional Berhad (“TNB”) has announced its entry into Indian power sector after signing a Subscription Agreement (“SA”) and Shareholders Agreement (“SHA”) with GMR Energy Limited (“GEL”). The Management Committee of GMR Infrastructure Limited (GIL) approved the proposed primary capital investment by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (Tenaga) in GMR Energy Limited (GEL). The investment […] Read more
Mangalore Urban Development Authority installs rooftop solar power unit on its building Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Mangalore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has commissioned rooftop solar power unit on its building. With the installation of solar power unit MUDA building has become the second building in the state to use green energy. The facility was inaugurated by J.R. Lobo, MLA and Ivan D’Souza, MLC in presence of MUDA Chairman Kodijal Ibrahim. […] Read more
Martifer Solar signs DA with Canadian Solar for a 63MW PV plant project in Mexico Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Martifer Solar and its JV MIRE partners have signed a Development Agreement with Canadian Solar for a 63MW solar power project in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The joint venture formed by Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A., Energía ECG, S.A.P.I de C.V. and Ithaca Environmental Ventures Limited to develop projects in Mexico. MIRE began the development of this […] Read more