Cost of Solar energy is less than that of conventional energy: Piyush Goyal Updated On Sun, Apr 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Piyush Goyal speaking at a lecture organized by Mahratta Chamber of Commerce and the Pune International Centre of State (IC) said energy is important part of our ecosystem and setting up of a multilateral Agency of International Solar Alliance is a demonstration of our concern for issues […] Read more
‘Graphene’ can solve the Rainy Day Riddle of Solar Power Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Dilemma of solar power working on nights or during inclement weather has given hesitant reasons to rely on this source of green energy. As technology leapfrogs rainy days might also not affect the potential of solar. Researchers are undergoing revolutionary experiments with the wonder material ‘graphene’ (its potential has defined new dimensions in semiconductors too) […] Read more
Piyush Goyal to launch schemes for distribution of energy efficient pumps & fans in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy minister Piyush Goyal, along with Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, will launch two schemes namely National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme and National Energy Efficient Fan Programme in Vijayawada , Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. These Schemes will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited ( EESL) . […] Read more
CBH Group installs solar power facilities at three grain receival sites in West Australia Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy A grain handling company CBH Group has installed solar power facilities at three grain receival sites in West Australia for $1.2 million. With the installation of solar power facilities the company aims to reduce electricity bills. CBH is also building a $600,000 carport with solar panel on top near its news office at Geraldton port. […] Read more
ABB, IIT Madras enters into R&D partnership for microgrids & green energy Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) to build microgrids as well as joint R&D in the field of rural electrification, utilization of natural non-fossil resources, battery energy storage and their connection to loads and main grid. The MoU signed also includes internship opportunities to post […] Read more
Micro Solar Dome Surya Jyoti to save millions of units of power: Harsh Vardhan Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan has launched a low cost and environment-friendly solar lighting device dubbed as Surya Jyoti. The device developed under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology would prove to be a boon for the urban and rural households in the country that do […] Read more
Haryana Government to make installation of solar power plants mandatory Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Haryana Government has decided to make installation of solar power plants mandatory for housing societies, industries and other specified categories of buildings. Haryana Principal Secretary, Renewable Energy, Ankur Gupta said notification has been issued in this regard to promote green and clean power and set a high trajectory for solar power generation in the State. […] Read more
Telangana confident to achieve a target of generating 960 MW of solar power by next FY Updated On Sat, Apr 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Telangana government is confident of achieving 960 MW solar power generation target by end of the next financial year. Principal Secretary of Energy, Arvind Kumar informed about the solar power generation target to the Union Joint Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Tarun Kapoor, when officials of the Ministry met him at the […] Read more
TU Graz researchers developing solar cell + battery hybrid Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy The SolaBat project backed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), is entering into almost new research territory. A research team, led by Illie Hanzu from TU Graz’s Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Materials, is making battery and solar cell hybrid out of two single systems which will not only be able to convert […] Read more