NREL’s Quantum Dot Research Yields Greater Control Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed new designer quantum dot systems with greater control over beneficial properties for photo-electrochemical and photovoltaic solar applications. The scientists were able to chemically modify lead sulfide (PbS) quantum dot surfaces so that their ionization energy– the amount of energy needed to […] Read more
NDMC to install 65,000 solar modules on major buildings: Report Updated On Sat, Sep 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Currently EESL is carrying out a study to assess potential of various institutions to generate rooftop solar before initiating the work of installation. Central Delhi is gearing up to go green generating 20 MW solar power from the rooftop of its buildings. According to a report Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has signed a MoU […] Read more
MNRE, GIZ Signs Agreement to Improve Framework Conditions for Grid Integration of Renewable Energies Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Wolfgang Hannig, Country Director, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH India and A.N. Sharan, Joint Secretary, MNRE signed the agreement The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH India signed an agreement on technical cooperation under the “Indo-German Energy Programme – Green Energy Corridors (IGEN-GEC)” on […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Moving Towards a Sustainable Future Updated On Fri, Aug 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The discourse on renewable sources of energy and other issues of the environment in Saudi Arabia is moving increasingly to the fore. The world’s biggest powers have debated the issue of climate change at length. They came together in 2015 to find possible solutions to curtail its impact. 195 countries made history in 2015 when […] Read more
SOLAR AND PAPER INDUSTRY ALIGNED Updated On Wed, Aug 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The paper industry in India has become more promising as the domestic demand is on the rise. Increasing population and literacy rate, growth in GDP, improvement in manufacturing sector and lifestyle of individuals are expected to account for the growth in the paper industry of India. Notwithstanding, paper sector is one of the most energy-critical […] Read more
REDAVIA Commissioned Tanzania’s Largest Solar Farm for Shanta Gold Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Shanta’s underground expansion plans then saw an increasing energy demand, so they turned to REDAVIA to lease an additional seven containers. With eight now operational in total and a capacity of 674 kWp, Shanta is now set to generate more than 1 million kWh per year, saving 219,000 liters of fuel and ~660 tons of […] Read more
India Emerging as Front-Runner in Fight Against Climate Change: World Bank Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In India and beyond, solar power is starting to displace coal as an energy source. India is emerging as a front runner in the global fight against climate change, the World Bank has said, noting that the solar power is gradually displacing coal as an energy source in the Asian country. “With a sweeping commitment […] Read more
IFC Invests Rs 667 Crore in L&T Infrastructure for Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy L&T Infrastructure Finance Co will use the fund to provide loan to solar power projects across India. The World Bank’s private financing arm IFC has invested Rs 667 crore ($103 million) in L&T Infrastructure Finance Co by subscribing to the first official Green Bonds in India, as stated in a joint statement by both the […] Read more
Scania announces to install largest solar roof in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scania’s production unit in Zwolle, Overijssel, will install the largest solar roof in the Netherlands. The solar roof will have 22,000 solar panels with a total energy capacity of six megawatts. Scania has taken its latest significant step in its transition to using exclusively renewable energy in its production activities. Scania’s production unit in Zwolle, […] Read more
