NREA drafts tender for 20 MW solar project in Hurghada Updated On Tue, Aug 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is in process to release a tender for a 20 MW solar power plant in Hurghada, Egypt. Recently, Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) was presented with a proposal to finance the project for Hurghada solar plant by NREA. The Ministry of Electricity stated that a soft loan of […] Read more
Solar Rooftop Market in India to Grow at 60% Till 2021: TechSci Research Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy TechSci Research in its latest report “India Solar Rooftop Market By State, By End User , By Connectivity, Forecast and Opportunities, 2021” has revealed that with increasing number of government initiatives coupled with favorable policy environment will boost solar rooftop market in India through 2021. India’s solar power potential within the country’s geographical limits is […] Read more
Koyna’s Dam to get floating solar panels to generate 600MW power Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy A proposal to set up floating solar panels on a surface area of 891 square kilometres on Koyna dam has been cleared. It will be used for solar power generation. The primary survey for the dam has been completed and the next stage of planning is currently underway. Departments like water resources, transmission, and renewable […] Read more
New US Solar Workforce Development Program will facilitate the training of more skilled workers Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the number of US solar jobs doubling over the last six years, and the solar industry adding workforce at a rate almost 12 times faster than the economy in general, the need to have skilled solar workers is getting high. However, as a relatively new field, employment infrastructure and training opportunities in the solar […] Read more
Duke Energy’s 15,000 solar panels in Osceola County is now providing carbon-free energy Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Duke Energy’s 15,000 solar panels on 17-acre facility soaking up the sun in Osceola County are now providing clean, renewable energy to the customers in Florida. The new Duke Energy owned and operated Osceola Solar Facility is about the size of 13 football fields and produces nearly 4 megawatts of carbon-free energy. It officially began commercial operation on May […] Read more
Indian Government doubles down on Solar Parks after SunEdison Setback Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy According to the reports from a top government official, India is expected to double the target for energy to be generated from solar parks by 2020, as roof-top installations progress has turned out to be slower than anticipated and U.S. company SunEdison’s projects are threatened by its bankruptcy. The Indian Government acquired lands are most […] Read more
New Studies exhibits the True Costs of Fossil Fuels & Value of Solar Photovoltaics Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Two new studies published in Review Journal (MRS E and S) MRS Energy and Sustainability, by Carol Olson and Frank Lenzmann emphasizes the true economic, social and environmental benefits of solar PV compared to fossil fuels, in regards to the supply chain of all relevant fuels. In their new studies, Authors Carol Olson and Frank […] Read more
Ciel et Terre Launches 72 Cell Solar Floats at Intersolar North America Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Floating PV pioneer Ciel et Terre showcased its patented technology Hydrelio and launched 72 Cell Solar Floats at Intersolar North America. Launched in 2011 Hydrelio is a platform that allows standard solar PV panels to be installed on large man-made bodies of water such as industrial reservoirs, dams or irrigation ponds. Ciel et Terre is […] Read more
Solar-powered oxygen delivery system saving lives in Uganda Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy There is a twist in the use of renewable energy; now solar power is being used in saving children’s lives in Africa. Asolar poweared oxygen delivery system created by Michael Hawkes, an assistant professor in the University of Alberta’s Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is providing concentrated oxygen in hospitals for children suffering from severe […] Read more