California Mandates Solar Panels on All New Homes Updated On Thu, May 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move was approved unanimously by five-member California Energy Commission and is first of its kind in the country. It is seen as a latest effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Taking a lead in the US, California has made it mandatory for homes and low-rise apartments starting in 2020 to have solar rooftop panels […] Read more
India to Supply Solar Panels for Guatemala’s Airports Updated On Tue, May 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Naidu’s visit is highest level from either side since establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 1972. In a significant development for the renewable sector, India has agreed to supply solar panels for the Guatemala’s airports. This decision was one of the several outcomes of extensive talks Vice President of India M. Venkaiah […] Read more
Govt Alert! Fake Message on Social Media for Free Distribution of Solar Panels to All Updated On Fri, May 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a public notice and informed that, “It has been brought to the notice of the Ministry that a fake message is being circulated on social media platform whatsapp.” The government has issued a cautionary advice for the general public on the fake message circulated on […] Read more
Six in Ten US Voters Oppose Tariffs on Solar Panels: Survey Updated On Fri, Apr 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The tariffs came in effect on 22 January on the request from two solar panel producers with operations in United States. The concern was that solar panels are being imported from other countries in such a high volumes that the companies are not able to compete. The imports mostly came from Asia. The new tariffs […] Read more
Rooftop Solar Panels to Light up Pakhowal Stadium Updated On Sat, Apr 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Officials claimed that during the first phase, solar system with a 10kw capacity has been planned. Aiming to utilize solar energy under the Smart City Mission, civic officials have decided to install rooftop solar panels inside the Pakhowal Road Indoor Stadium. Currently, there is no power connection inside the stadium which is having a seating capacity […] Read more
Indian Railways to Provide Rooftop Solar Panels at More Stations Updated On Wed, Apr 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy It has planned to source 500 MW solar energy by providing rooftop solar panels at its railway stations and other buildings. In a move to go green, Indian Railways (IR) has planned to provide solar panels at many of its railway stations. Railway Ministry in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha said, it has […] Read more
Sun Pacific Develops New Non-Glass Solar Panel Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This new technology was developed by Sun Pacific Power Corp engineers and can be utilized in residential rooftops, solar fields and commercial rooftops. Green energy company Sun Pacific Holding Corp has developed a new innovative photovoltaic (PV) lightweight, non-glass solar panel. This new technology was developed by Sun Pacific Power Corp engineers and can be […] Read more
Safeguard Duty Proposed on Solar Panel Imports for 200 Days Updated On Sat, Mar 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The preliminary findings dated January 5 have been submitted to the standing board on safeguards recommending imposition of provisional safeguard duty on the imports of solar cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels for a period of 200 days. In a significant development, the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) has recommended imposition of […] Read more
Microsoft Makes Largest Solar Deal in US, Buys 315 MW from 750,000 Solar Panels Updated On Thu, Mar 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The power will come from 750,000 solar panels spread across 2,000 acres at projects called Pleinmont I and II. The company says its total renewable energy portfolio will reach 1.2 gigawatts globally, which a Microsoft representative described as “enough power to light up 100 million LED bulbs. Microsoft just announced what it calls “the single […] Read more