Eastern Railways Trials Passenger Train With Solar Roofs Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division In a landmark move the Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division from […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs 453 MW Turbine Deal With Alfanar for 2 Indian Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of wind turbines for two wind farms, totalling 453 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of the SG 2.2-122 wind turbines for two wind […] Read more
EESL Operationalises Over 5 Lakh Smart Meters Across India Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Under Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP), government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has successfully installed more than 5 lakh smart meters in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These meters will enhance consumer convenience and also rationalise electricity consumption. Commenting on […] Read more
Vattenfall to Build Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Project in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has announced that it will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. The total capacity […] Read more
CARE Downgrades Outlook of 11 Telangana Solar Firms Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy After CRISIL, Indian ratings agency CARE has downgraded the outlook of 11 solar companies in the wake of AP order to review PPAs. Care Ratings has revised its outlook to negative on the borrowing programs of 11 solar power producers. The agency did so due to delayed payment to the solar firms by distribution companies in Telangana […] Read more
UK Government Doubles Funding for on Street EV Charging Points Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The UK government is doublings its GBP 2.5 million funding for the installation of over 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. Owning and charging an electric vehicle (EV) is set to become more convenient than ever in the United Kingdom thanks to an additional GBP 2.5 million for funding the installation of over 1,000 new […] Read more
Andhra Tenders for Rooftop Systems on Government Buildings Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy NREDCAP has issued a tender for the implementation of solar rooftop systems on government buildings in Andhra Pradesh under RESCO model. The New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for implementation of grid-connected solar rooftop systems on government buildings in the state under […] Read more
Blackout in UK Brings Issue of Grid Stability and Renewable Power to the Forefront Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Britain’s National Grid is in focus after it was asked to explain the blackout on August 9, which resulted in almost a million people going without power and disruptions across the board. The blackout on Friday in Britain was the biggest in more than a decade and the evening occurrence caused rush hour travel disruption […] Read more
