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
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
NIWE Installs LiDAR for Offshore Wind Resource Assessment at Gulf of Khambat Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to be competitive, developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, […] Read more
NIWE, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies IREDA, a non-banking financial institution under the Ministry has conducted studies with foreign assistance during the last three years and current year Most of renewable energy projects in the country are being implemented by the private sector developers selected through a transparent bidding process. In order to […] Read more
Industry Splits on DGTR’s Proposed Imposition of Safeguard Duty Updated On Wed, Jul 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Safeguard duty is bound to ensure an even playing field for both domestic and imported products, says Sunil Rathi. The solar industry has divided into two parts after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended, recently, imposition of safeguard duty for two years on imports of solar cell from China and Malaysia. It […] Read more
Coimbatore’s 2 Smart City Projects Get Administrative Approval Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Out of the two projects one is multi-level car parking facility at DB Road and the other project is 3.6 MW solar power plant at Ukkadam. Under the smart city mission, the city corporation of Coimbatore is ready to implement two of its ambitious projects as the standing committee has provided its administrative nod for the same. […] Read more
Six UP Cities Alone Have Potential to Generate 11.4 GW, Says Report Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar rooftop has a game-changing potential to completely revitalize the development landscape with improved power supply, massive capital infusion and a significant rise in job creation In a report released by the Centre for Environment and Energy Development, the six UP cities alone have been identified that can generate 11.4 GW of solar energy using […] Read more
ADB to Provide $45.4 Mn to Spur Off-Grid SPV Pumping for Irrigation in Bangladesh Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB grant will help in replacing diesel systems with solar powered irrigation to enhance energy security, reduce local pollution, and mitigate climate change. The project is also expected to result in a reduction of 17,261 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide USD 20 million loan to Bangladesh […] Read more
Renewables Supply 75% of Electricity in India by 2050: BNEF Report Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy “By 2050, renewables supply 87 percent of electricity in Europe, 55 percent in the US, 62 percent in China and 75 percent in India.” The Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) in its latest New Energy Outlook 2018 (NEO) has forecasted that the renewable energy supply will account of 75 percent of electricity in India by […] Read more
