In a First for US, California will Pilot Solar-Panel Canopies Over Canals Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy In an initiative that looks at “water-energy nexus paradigm gaining attention among public utilities”, ”the California Department of Water Resources, utility company Turlock Irrigation District (TID), Marin County, California’s water and energy project developer Solar AquaGrid, along with the University of California, Merced, have joined hands for Project Nexus. Shedding light on what the project […] Read more
O2 Power Acquires Emmvee Group’s Solar Plant Portfolio of 55 MW Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Delhi-based renewable energy producer, O2 Power has announced the acquisition of several solar power plants from Bangalore-based solar modules manufacturer Emmvee Photovoltaic Power. According to the company, these plants are located in Karnataka and Telangana and have a combined installed capacity of 55MW. A portion of this capacity is used to power state DISCOMs, and […] Read more
Saint-Gobain, Cleantech Solar Collaborate for 18.7 MW Solar Power System in Tamil Nadu Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sustainable construction player Saint-Gobain India has announced that it has partnered with Cleantech Solar to commission an 18.7 MW solar PV system at Cleantech’s solar park in Tamil Nadu. This is to support Saint-Gobain Group’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Saint-Gobain has said that this solar PV system is expected to generate approximately […] Read more
Adidas Introduces Solar Powered Headphones With Infinite Battery Life Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The RPT-02 SOL, the first batch of solar power headphones that charge on their own, have been unveiled by sports giant Adidas. Price The headphones, that cost $230 (Rs 18,322), are powered by Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cells. The solar cells can supply close to 80 hours of “reserve” battery life even in a room with […] Read more
Solar Philippines Nueva To Build 4GW Solar Plant Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solar Philippines Nueva plans to expand its 500 MW system currently under construction on the northern Filipino island of Luzon with a 3.5 GW solar farm. Solar Philippines Nueva is the listed subsidiary of PV project developer, Solar Philippines, which is the largest solar energy provider in the Philippines. With the money raised through various […] Read more
Shipping Company GAC Bahrain Steps Up Renewable Output With Solar PV Project Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Shipping agency services provider GAC Bahrain has announced that it will be installing solar PV panels on the rooftop of its warehouse in Bahrain Investment Wharf in Al Hidd, as part of the wider GAC Group’s commitment to environmental protection and to reduce its carbon footprint. As per the statement of GAC Bahrain, the company […] Read more
Amp Energy India & RUMSL To Develop India’s Largest Floating Solar Project Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Amp Energy India, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced today that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Ltd (RUMSL) in Madhya Pradesh for 100MW/140MWp capacity. RUMSL is a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. It has […] Read more
Green Jobs Are Finally A Mainstream Reality In India, Thanks To Solar Updated On Fri, Aug 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy The news of India’s ambitious solar and renewable energy targets has thrown up the possibility of as many as one million jobs in another three years’ time. These jobs matter, not only to an economy always seeking opportunities for its citizens, but also to ease the faster acceptance and spread of renewable energy, especially solar. […] Read more
MNRE Floats EOI for 50 Innovative Solar Pumps Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Continuing with its efforts to encourage innovation in the solar pumps industry, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published an expression of interest (EoI)inviting innovators to demonstrate their inventions. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) program, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids […] Read more