ICRA estimates the capacity addition in the renewable energy sector to increase to 8.8 GW in FY 2017 Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy ICRA has estimated the solar capacity addition to increase to about 5.7 GW in FY2017 as against the 3.0 GW seen in FY2016 based on the tenders already floated and proposed for award of solar projects under various State and Central Government policies so far. However, ICRA in its report notes that in the wind […] Read more
Affordability, Access & Inclusiveness Driving India’s Energy Policies”: Piyush Goyal Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy India is all set to become the largest energy market representing the aspirations of a billion plus people in the coming years. The growth story of the country is more significant in view of the global scenario when most developed economies are witnessing a declining trend in their energy demand. Power, Coal and New and […] Read more
Firms not doing well will not impact India’s solar programmes: Piyush Goyal Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal at an event organized by industry body CII said that some firms not doing well will not impact the programme’s success reports PTI. When asked about the debt problems faced by SunEdison, Goyal said “there are always certain cases of firms failing all over the world in every industry. There […] Read more
Fullerene-free Polymer solar cells manufactured using low-cost printing technology sets a new world record Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at Linköping University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed cheaper and more reliable polymer solar cells. In recent years, polymer solar cells have emerged as a low cost alternative to silicon solar cells. In order to obtain high efficiency, fullerenes are usually required in polymer solar cells to separate charge carriers. […] Read more
Suzlon acquires five solar companies to implement various renewable energy projects Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Suzlon Energy Ltd on Tuesday announced that it has acquired five solar energy companies for an undisclosed sum to help implement various renewable energy projects across the country. The firm informed BSE in a regulatory filing that it has acquired Gale Solarfarms, Tornado Solarfarms, Abha Solarfarms, Aalok Solarfarms and Shreyas Solarfarms to implement various renewable […] Read more
Suzlon installs solar powered street lights in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy As part of the zero darkness initiative Suzlon Foundation with Association for Integrated Rural Development (AIRD) has installed two solar street lights in each village, Ottanatham and Sangampatti, in Tuticurin district, Tamil Nadu. . The lights were installed in common places where there was complete darkness. The objective of the activity was to promote green […] Read more
Quercus and Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires Antin Solar Investments and its Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Quercus Assets Selection and Swiss Life Asset Managers have announced the successful completion of deal to acquire Antin Solar Investments (ASI) and its 77.1 MW Solar Photovoltaic Asset Portfolio in 50:50 joint ventures. ASI now operates as Azienda Solare Italiana Spa. Last year on December 18, the joint venture called Quercus Swiss Life Italian Solar […] Read more
UBM India announces 11th edition of Solar Energy Investment and Technology Forum Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy UBM India has announced its 11th edition of Solar Energy Investment and Technology Forum. The event scheduled on 22nd April 2016 at Hotel Marriot, Jaipur aims to provide an industry platform to associations and industry leaders, building owners, consultants, manufacturers, contractors, Governments and high-level decision makers, academia, green power providers, project and technology developers, large […] Read more
ABB and Solar Impulse proves clean energy future is achievable Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Impulse flying halfway around the world on solar energy, has already proved that it is possible to produce a stable, 24/7 electricity supply using only renewable energy. On the ground, ABB is helping remote communities and islands like Hawaii to meet and sustain their own energy needs by incorporating renewable and clean energy technologies […] Read more