First Solar wraps up 130 MW of solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy US-based solar power projects developer, First Solar’s local subsidiary- the First Solar Power India has announced the commercial operation of 80 MW and 50 MW solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Both the plants are part of the 260 MW project portfolio owned by First Solar in India. Sujoy Ghosh, First Solar’s Country […] Read more
Researchers develops Tiny High-Performance Solar Cells That Turns Power Generation Sideways Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of Wisconsin—Madison have developed high-performance, micro-scale solar cells that can harvest almost three times more electricity from incoming light as compared to existing technologies. According to the researchers the miniature solar panels could power myriad personal devices — wearable medical sensors, smartwatches, even autofocusing contact lenses. The new, small cells, described […] Read more
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NALIN SHARMA VICE PRESIDENT-ASIA ECOPPIA Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy I Would Praise the Govt for Meticulously Planning and Executing Solar Policy in India: Nalin Sharma , VP Ecoppia Asia As utility solar becomes competitive; companies are vigorously undergoing enhancements in efficiency and production. Automated systems and digital adoption is driving every corner of the industrial sector. In strive to automate the traditional and inefficient […] Read more
Toshiba Wins Mega 33.5MW Solar Project Contract in Japan from Thai Gunkul Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp. has been awarded a contract by Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Public Co. Ltd. to develop a 33.5 MW solar power plant in Kimitsu, Chiba prefecture, Japan. Toshiba has announced that it will provide the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for 33.5-MW solar project to Thailand-based Gunkul Engineering Pcl’s. The 33.5 MW […] Read more
NISE to conduct a One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy Technologies Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous institute under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, and specializes in facilitating Research & Development, Testing, Certification, Skill Development activities in the field of Solar Energy Technologies. The institute is conducting One Day Workshop on Prospects for Start-ups in Solar Energy […] Read more
Chinese EPC TBEA to develop two 500MW PV power plants in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jul 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy TBEA Sunoasis, one of the China’s major EPC firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for building two 500 megawatts photovoltaic power plants with the 2 Egyptian government agencies. Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation along with Egypt’s Minister of Military Production have signed the MOU with Vice Chairman of TBEA, Mr. Shin Bin, at […] Read more
UK Renewable Energy Leaders releases a new Commercial Rooftop Solar PV Guide Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Two renewable energy leaders in the United Kingdom, Renewable Energy Association and BRE National Solar Centre have released a new Rooftop Solar PV Guide for installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on commercial rooftops, which will be of great help to both tenants and landlords of commercial buildings in their bids to decrease energy costs and […] Read more
MNRE in process of finalizing the draft for National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is in the process of marking the final seal on a national lab policy to set norms for standardization, testing and certification of renewable energy related products in India, and also define the infrastructure required for the testing centres. Expected to be completed within a month’s time, […] Read more
Chandigarh gets Floating Solar Power Plant with Dual-axis Tracking Technology Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A 10kw peak (kWp) of floating solar power plant pilot- the peak power has been commissioned at Dhanas Lake amid efforts by the government to flourish Chandigarh as a solar city. The Peak Power floating solar plant has been engineered to supply power to fountains at the lake for aeration. The USP of the plant […] Read more
