Scientists At The Australian National University Set Solar Thermal Record Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australian National University (ANU) scientists have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations. Scientists at ANU designed and built a new receiver for the solar concentrator dish, halving losses and achieving a 97 per cent conversion of sunlight into steam. This solar […] Read more
Tata Power Solar commissions 100 MW solar project for NTPC in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Aug 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has commissioned India’s largest solar plant with a capacity of 100 MW for NTPC in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The plant was completed using domestically manufactured solar cells and modules. In a statement Tata Power Solar mentioned that the company delivered the project in record 80 per cent of stipulated timelines, and nearly […] Read more
Mohali Municipal Corporation goes solar with 70 kW rooftop solar panels Updated On Sat, Aug 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar energy Moving towards renewable energy, Mohali Municipal Corporation (MMC) has installed solar panels on its roof, thus becoming the first government building to have such panels in the district. Mohali Municipal Corporation (MMC) has installed 70 kW solar panels on the roof of MC Bhawan in Sector 68. The building will be using the […] Read more
Greenbacker buys majority of 12.1 MW rooftop solar portfolio from OneRoof Energy Updated On Thu, Aug 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy On the heels of a recent $25 million wind power investment, Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company acquired a controlling interest in a 12.1 MW portfolio of 1611 solar systems from a subsidiary of OneRoof Energy Inc., approximately for $19.75 million. The 12.1 MW systems are located on residential rooftops across seven U.S. states, including New Jersey, […] Read more
First Solar wraps up 130 MW of solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy US-based solar power projects developer, First Solar’s local subsidiary- the First Solar Power India has announced the commercial operation of 80 MW and 50 MW solar power plants in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Both the plants are part of the 260 MW project portfolio owned by First Solar in India. Sujoy Ghosh, First Solar’s Country […] Read more
India plans to launch an extensive research programme on solar power Updated On Wed, Aug 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Anil Madhav Dave, Environment Minister stated that the Government of India is planning to start an extensive research on the use of solar power to bring about a “revolution” in this field. Mr. Dave told the Parliament that during the Paris Climate summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech said that there were […] Read more
Rays Power commission 400KW rooftop solar project at Infosys Campus Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Rays Power Infra has announced that it has successfully commissioned 400 KW roof top solar PV project at the Infosys Campus in Hyderabad. The project spans across 4 buildings of the prestigious IT company’s premises. The rooftop solar PV project was executed on complete turnkey basis and it also earned the solar firm a repeat […] Read more
Researchers develops Tiny High-Performance Solar Cells That Turns Power Generation Sideways Updated On Mon, Aug 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of Wisconsin—Madison have developed high-performance, micro-scale solar cells that can harvest almost three times more electricity from incoming light as compared to existing technologies. According to the researchers the miniature solar panels could power myriad personal devices — wearable medical sensors, smartwatches, even autofocusing contact lenses. The new, small cells, described […] Read more
ReNew Power acquires 5-MW Solar Plant PPA for Chandigarh International Airport Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReNew Power Ventures Private Limited, one of the India’s top renewable energy company has acquired a PPA for 5-MW solar plant installation from Chandigarh International Airport (CHIAL). The solar project is said to use Single Axis Tracker Technology for improved efficiency. The agreement duration for the 5-MW project is 25 years and was earlier in […] Read more
