Beach Resort ‘Outrigger’ First on the Island to Harness Sunlight Updated On Mon, Jul 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The resort is first of its kind on Mariana Island where using solar energy to generate electricity was just a dream prior to the installation. Off the western pacific coast of the U.S., Outrigger Guam Beach Resort has collaborated with O3 Energy of Mariana to install rooftop solar panels to generate some of the required […] Read more
Chennai-based Swelect to Produce Water from Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to produce water. Adding to the advancement in solar energy segment, Chennai-based solar technology solutions vendor Swelect Energy Systems partnered with US-based Zero Mass Water to produce, install and sell hydro panels. Hydro panels are solar cells-fitted panels that use air and sunlight to […] Read more
1 Lakh Students to Assemble Solar Lamps on Gandhi Jayanti Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar centric initiative is to be held under IIT-B’s Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) Programme which, after successful execution, is expected to qualify for Guinness World Records. To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the ongoing diamond jubilee of IIT-B, 1 lakh students across 100 schools in India will […] Read more
‘Funneling’ Technique 3-Times More Efficient to Tap Solar Power Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. Scientists from the University of Exeter, England have developed a new technique to harness solar energy more efficiently. The technique involves ‘funneling’ of sunlight directly on to the power cells with least wastage. The technique is said to be three […] Read more
Scientists Use Plant Bacteria to Harness Sunlight Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s dye that converts solar energy into potential food for the plant. Seeking technical advancement in solar cells, scientists from University of British Colombia used the bacteria of plants, which is responsible for photosynthesis, to collect solar energy. The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s […] Read more
Indian Railways Debuts Solar-Powered Non-AC Coaches Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points in the coaches of Indian Railways In another significant initiative towards solar application, Indian Railways has launched the first batch of non-AC coaches fitted with flexible solar panels. These solar panels will help run the fans, lights and mobile charging points. The […] Read more
Goldi Green Offers Free Insurance to Residential Rooftop Solar Plant Customers Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company is providing free insurance to its residential rooftop solar plant customers as it believes that a solar power plant is an important long-term investment for a customer and insuring it against unforeseen calamities & accidents is equally important as well. One of the leading solar PV module maker, Goldi Green said that it […] Read more
New Energy Solar to Buy 87 MW Beryl Project from First Solar Updated On Wed, Jul 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Currently, the 87 MW Beryl Solar Project is under construction and is expected to start commercial operation in mid-2019. Sydney based New Energy Solar has inked a binding pact to acquire Beryl solar project from First Solar in Australia. The company said in a statement that, “It has entered into binding agreements to acquire the […] Read more
SPDA Eyes Full Exemption from Safeguard Duty on Solar Equipment Updated On Mon, Jul 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Such safeguard duty on solar equipment could also kill thousands of job created from the down-stream activities of solar power generation including the manufacturing sector. The Solar Power Developers Association (SPDA) has sought complete exemption of safeguard duty on solar equipment for ongoing project. It believes that such a move can jeopardise investments worth Rs 1 […] Read more
