UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
World Bank approves $750 Million loan to Support India’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board has approved a $625 million loan to support the Government of India’s grid connected rooftop solar programme to generate clean energy. World Bank has also approved a co-financing loan of $120 million on concessional terms and a $5 million grant from Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) Clean Technology Fund. The project will […] Read more
IKEA to install Tennessee’s largest solar rooftop array on its Memphis store Updated On Sat, May 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA has announced plans to install a solar energy system atop its Memphis store opening late Fall 2016. It is said be the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Tennessee. The 271,000 square-foot future IKEA Memphis, including approximately 800 parking spaces, will be built on 35 acres in the […] Read more
Cabinet chaired by the PM Modi apprised of a GFA on RE Cooperation between India and UAE Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi was apprised of General Framework Agreement (GFA) on Renewable Energy (RE) Cooperation between India and UAE. The General Framework Agreement was signed by the two nations on 11th February in New Delhi this year during the state visit of Crown Prince of UAE. The GFA aims at […] Read more
GE Power and Partners convened to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE and partners convened distinguished members from the government of India, policy leaders and industry experts to discuss the country’s evolving electricity landscape and explore pathways towards a modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy future. The most prominent topics of discussion were energy efficiency and digital solutions for India, which were shown to have the […] Read more
Construction Machinery Giant – Caterpillar forays into the Solar Storage and Microgrid Business Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Caterpillar – a known name in construction machinery and generators has forayed into the storage and microgrid markets which combine solar PV and energy storage with the company’s power generation equipment. Bringing along a years of experience in power generation –both in provider of generators and power projects, the company has acceptably sneaked into the […] Read more
EGPNA starts construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed PV solar project in Minnesota Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enel Green Power North America (“EGPNA”), has announced that it has started construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Minnesota. Aurora will consist of 16 PV plants with a total installed capacity of 150 MWdc1 and will be able to generate over 210 million kWh annually – equivalent to the energy […] Read more
CEO of SEIA Rhone Resch stepping down after 12 years of leadership Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Rhone Resch has announced to step down as President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on May 31st, 2016. SEIA will name an interim leader and begin the executive search process before his departure. Chairman of SEIA’s board of directors- Nat Kreamer has expressed the association’s gratitude to Rhone for his accomplishments as […] Read more
Hindustan Power’s First Phase of 2,520 MW Anuppur thermal power project now Operational Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hindustan Power announces that the company has successfully accomplished the commissioning of Phase 1 (1,200 MW) of its flagship 2,520 MW Anuppur thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh. The project strategically located near the Coal Mines of SECL/CIL was reportedly commissioned on 30th March 2016 at a cost of Rs 8,000 crores. Operating at 100% […] Read more