15,183 villages electrified in the country out remaining 18,452, as on 30th November, 2017: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Free Electricity Connections released to 44.41 lakh BPL households under DDUGJY across the country during the last 3 years Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, informed that as on 1st April, 2015, there were 18,452 […] Read more
Hydrogen Producing Floating Solar Cells Developed Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy A novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device which can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water is discovered by the researchers from Columbia University in the US. Floating solar cells competent of utilizing sun energy to produce hydrogen fuel from water have been developed by the scientists. Currently, NASA’s space program is using hydrogen […] Read more
Fronius India Aims to Double Turnover in Two Years Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Fronius India plans to expand their solar inverter business by entering east and central India, where they see tremendous opportunities for growth. Fronius India, one of India’s leading supplier of solar PV string inverters, is aiming to double its turnover by fiscal 2019. Commenting on aiming to achieve a considerable increase in market share, […] Read more
Mangalore University to Go Green by March 2018 Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The University is likely to receive a low Rs 3.839 per unit of power and a power purchase agreement for 25 years will be executed by ReNew. Mangalore University being the only government building in Karnataka and among 37 intitutional buildings in India which will get grid-connected roof-top solarphoto-voltaic system, the project was selected as […] Read more
India Plans Rs 11,000 Crore Aid To Support Domestic Solar Cell Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released a concept note of a proposal that aims to provide a 30 percent subsidy for setting up new solar plants and expanding the existing ones. India plans to boost solar module manufacturing by providing Rs 11,000 crore direct support along with concessions to cut reliance […] Read more
Consumption Segment Dominates the Global Smart Grid Cyber Security Market Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global smart grid cyber security market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 10 percent during the forecast period of 2017-2021. The market research analysis categorizes the global smart grid cyber security market into the following type of application. They are: • […] Read more
Hybrid Solar Systems to be installed in Govt Schools of Haryana Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The hybrid solar systems would be installed in 3,222 government high and senior secondary schools at a cost of Rs 236.57 crore. In a significant decision, the Haryana government has decided to install hybrid solar systems in all government schools of the state in a phased manner. To begin with, the hybrid solar systems would […] Read more
Saudi Arabia to Establish $51.22 Million Solar Plant in Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power plant is expected to produce 40MW to 100 MW of power in Bangladesh and will be completed within six months. Saudi Arabia has signed solar power agreement in Dhaka to set up $51.22 Million solar plant in Bangladesh. The agreement was signed between the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry […] Read more
GST Increases Cost of Solar Projects by 12 Percent, Says AISIA Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the current GST regime, “solar power cost will see upward escalation”, the All India Solar Industries Association said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to 10-12 percent rise in overall cost of solar projects, the All India Solar Industries Association has said, while petitioning the government against the rise in tax incidence […] Read more
