Researchers have designed a device that is effective and offer low-cost solution for storing solar energy Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar energy can be stored by converting it into hydrogen. But current methods are too expensive and don’t last long. Researchers at EPFL and CSEM have designed a device using commercially available solar cells and none of the usual rare metals that outperforms in stability, efficiency and cost. One of the solutions to store solar […] Read more
Global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during 2016-2022: Sandler Research Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sandler Research in its latest report “Global smart solar market 2016-2022” forecasts global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during the period 2016-2020. One of the key trends for market growth will be increasing demand for solutions and services due to advances in technology and components, such as smart meters, solar […] Read more
V O Chidambaranar Port signs MoU with SECI to set up 5 MW solar plant Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy The V O Chidambaranar Port has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for the installation of a 5 MW solar power plant. Estimated with a cost of a cost of Rs. 30 crore, the 5MW plant will be the direct grid connect type and will be set up […] Read more
JinkoSolar Signs $25 Million Tradeline with Maybank Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Technology SDN BHD (“JinkoSolar Malaysia”), a subsidiary of JinkoSolar Holding Co. has announced that it has signed a USD25 million combined tradeline agreement with Malayan Banking Berhad (“Maybank”). This financing will be used to support JinkoSolar Malaysia’s trade finance and working capital. “As the largest commercial bank in Malaysia, their tradeline will not only […] Read more
Amara Raja Group commissions 1.2MW rooftop solar project at Nunegundlapalli Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy At an event held on the occasion of Amara Raja Skill Development Centre’s first batch convocation, Dr Ramachandra N Galla, Chairman, Amara Raja Group announced the commission of a 1.2MW rooftop solar unit at the plant located at Nunegundlapalli village near Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. The project is spread over 1,00,000 sq ft, and is […] Read more
Chennai’s Chetpet lake to get Solar Powered Aquarium Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Since after the 6 months, Chetpet lake in Chennai was opened to the public, the state government is planning to add more facilities for the visitors. The Tamil Nadu government has planned to develop a Solar Powered Aquarium within the eco-park at a cost of Rs. 6.75 crore, along with a virtual reality centre. The […] Read more
REC Solar appoints Matt Walz, a Duke Energy executive as chief executive officer Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy REC Solar has announced the appointment of Matt Walz as chief executive officer. Walz has worked at Duke Energy for 12 years and joined REC Solar after serving on the company’s board of directors. Walz brings to REC Solar leadership experience in renewable energy, retail electric supply and wholesale generation. Building off his tenure as […] Read more
Cooch Behar’s 51 enclaves to get solar water pumps for power, irrigation Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy North Bengal Development Minister Rabindranath Ghosh has stated that solar-based water pumping units would be set up in the 51 enclaves that had become a part of India last year, following the historic exchange of land between India and Bangladesh. The step is being taken in a bid to make residents of enclaves in Cooch […] Read more
MNRE invites comments on Technical Regulation for Solar Photovoltaic Systems/ Devices/Components Goods Updated On Wed, Aug 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Performance testing and standardization is essential to ensure quality and reliability of products. As per norms of Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, standardization of all goods and adopting technical regulation is mandatory to maintain quality to protect human health and safety. This also prevents entering of poor quality goods into the Indian […] Read more