Bolivian Prez Morales Inaugurated 5 MW Solar PV Plant Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Connected to the National Interconnected System, the plant is located in the Yunchara Municipality and represents the investment of USD 11.6 million which amounts to BOB 79.4 million approximately, government has said. The President of Bolivia Evo Morales has inaugurated the 5-MW photovoltaic plant in Tarija department. Connected to the National Interconnected System, the plant […] Read more
Hamlet in Harkhod Village to get Solar Hand Pumps Soon Updated On Mon, Apr 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The daily labor will soon come to an end as district administration has decided to set up three solar hand pumps in the area. Barely 5kms away from Saradr Sarovar Dam are the inhabitants of Tekra Faliya in Village Harkhod of Naswadi taluka who have to walk 3kms every day to fetch water for their […] Read more
New Lead-Free Perovskite Material for Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy A class of materials called perovskites has emerged as a promising alternative to silicon for making inexpensive and efficient solar cells. But for all their promise, perovskites are not without their downsides. Most contain lead, which is highly toxic, and include organic materials that are not particularly stable when exposed to the environment. Now a […] Read more
Relaxed Crystal Increases Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Sat, Apr 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the researchers, the research represents a significant step toward stable perovskite-based solar cells for next generation solar-to-electricity and solar-to-fuel technologies. The researchers have discovered that constant illumination relaxes strain in perovskite’s crystal lattice, allowing it to uniformly expand in all directions. A collaborative research led by Rice University and Los Alamos National Laboratory found that […] Read more
Shimla Gets 35 KW Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant Updated On Sat, Apr 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy It is the first grid-connected solar power plant in Shimla and has been installed on the rooftop of the Department of Environment, Science and Technology. A 35 KW grid-connected solar power plant has been installed in Shimla and recently it was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur. It is the first grid-connected solar power […] Read more
Avista Introduces Solar Select Renewable Energy for Large Business Customers Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Avista’s interest in the development of a voluntary commercial solar program is consistent with the Company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with renewable energy choices. Avista is pleased to announce it will be bringing a new renewable solar energy project to its large commercial and industrial electric customers in Washington. The Solar Select program is […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, EVG Develop New Solar Cell to Convert 1/3 Sunlight into Power Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Silicon solar cells dominate the global photovoltaic market today with a share of 90 percent. The researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) together with the company EV Group (EVG) have developed a new silicon-based multijunction solar cell, which can convert exactly one-third of the incident sunlight into useful electricity. […] Read more
Govt Issues Clarification on Tariff Based Bidding Process for Solar PV Projects Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will allow solar power developers to pass on the burden of any increase in duties on solar equipment to discoms. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notification with respect to ‘Clarification to guidelines for the tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of power from grid connected solar PV power […] Read more
Cabinet Approval Soon for Rs 50k cr KUSUM Scheme on Solar Farming Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy We would be able to implement the scheme in first half of this fiscal, says Anand Kumar. The KUSUM scheme may soon get the Cabinet nod by this month end and will be rolled out in the first half this fiscal, a senior official said. On the launch of TERI year book, New and Renewable Energy Secretary Anand Kumar said, […] Read more