Researchers at University of Virginia discover wider use of new solar cells Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Despite the potential for powering the world with energy from the sun – the most abundant source of renewable energy – only about 1 percent of the world’s energy production currently comes through solar cell technology. That’s because solar cells are expensive to produce and are susceptible to efficiency reductions over time. For this reason, […] Read more
Younicos, Xcel Energy and Panasonic Partners to Develop Solar-Plus-Storage System Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Younicos partners with Panasonic Corp. to design and build a solar-plus-storage system at Peña Station NEXT in Denver, Colorado, which includes the operations hub for Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company and Panasonic CityNOW. The solar-plus-storage system will make use of multiple Younicos Y.Cubes, the innovative “storage-in-a-box” solution for C&I applications from the German-American industry pioneer. Younicos […] Read more
Hydrabad based firm to help BESCOM mapping solar potential of Bangalore Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) last month cherry picked Hyderabad-based firm to help mapping solar potential of the city. The Hindu reports an aircraft will fly over the city that will use light detection and ranging (LIDAR) technology. It will send light pulse that will reflect back from the objects on the surface. The reflected […] Read more
UREDA ropes in 200 farmers to set up solar plant in Uttarakhand Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Around 200 individuals in the state of Uttarakhand will be now called as the Power Farmers. The Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA) has roped in natives to set up solar power generation plants on their land. These farmers will directly supply the renewable energy to the state government at a fixed price of Rs […] Read more
TPREL signs 100 MW PPA for solar project at Anantapuram with SECI Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 100 MW solar project at Anantapuram solar park in Andhra Pradesh with the Solar Corporation of India (SECI). The Commercial Operations Date (COD) of the project as per the PPA is 16th October 2017. The project has been secured through […] Read more
Huge growth forecasted for India’s solar sector Updated On Wed, Oct 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy India’s solar sector outlook is positive in view of a strong government support for the renewable energy sector to achieve the target of 40GW of installed rooftop solar power by 2022 along with high investor interest, says a report. “We maintain our view that inefficiencies in the power grid infrastructure, power supply shortages and the […] Read more
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
IndiaGoSolar brings Elcomponics, Radical Solar, Analogics Tech India and Shivani International to its e-info marketplace platform Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy IndiaGoSolar has announced that it has brought on board Elcomponics, Radical Solar, Analogics Tech India Ltd. and Shivani International on its products and consultancy marketplace platform. Elcomponics manufactures solar refrigerators, solar pumps etc., Radical Solar manufactures and exports solar panels and other allied products related to the solar energy industry. Similarly, Analogics Tech is a […] Read more
JinkoSolar ranked 16th among Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies Updated On Mon, Oct 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, has announced that it was ranked 16th among Fortune magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2016. Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of “100 Fastest-Growing Companies” assesses a number of growth indicators for U.S. listed companies including l revenue growth, EPS growth and net profit growth over three years. […] Read more
