Schneider Electric Launches “Light It Up” Program, Over 1,800 Units Of Portable Solar-Powered Led Lamps To Be Distributed Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Schneider Electric has launched “Light It Up” programme to bring access to electricity to rural communities in 12 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The company in a statement said that it believes that access to energy is a basic human right, and it is committed to putting safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable energy within reach of a great many […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Adani’s solar module to cost 10-12% more than imported version: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells from the house of Adani Group developed under Make in India initiative will reportedly cost higher. Jayant Parimal-Renewable Energy Business CEO, Adani Group speaking to ET said Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells will be 10-12% higher than the imported versions available in the market. Early this year in […] Read more
APEPDCL to provide EMI scheme on Rooftop Solar Power Net Metering Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (APEPDCL) with collaboration with Andhra Bank is planning to introduce bank loan system for the people interested to avail Rooftop Solar Power Net Metering (RSPNM). Under the new loan system, the applicants will be provided with a bank loan and the EMI amount will be collected as […] Read more
Solar Frontier provides solar panels to Honda for fuel-cell-powered automobile projects Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier has announced that it has provided a total of 20 kW of CIS thin-film solar panels for Honda Motor Company’s 70MPa Smart Hydrogen Station (SHS). The demonstration testing for SHS commenced on October 24th in Tokyo, Japan. This is the first time that Solar Frontier has supplied its solar panels for fuel-cell-powered automobile […] Read more
NTPC aims to achieve 10 GW solar portfolio by 2022 Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation has announced that it is well on course to meet its target of generating 10-GW solar energy as part of the government’s aim of 100 GW by 2022. Gurdeep Singh, company’s CMD said, “NTPC’s commitment to add 10-GW solar energy out of government’s overall commitment of 100 GW (Solar) is well […] Read more
Adani Group inaugurates Punjab’s largest solar power plant of 100 MW Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Enterprises has announcced the commissioning of Punjab’s largest solar power plant of 100 MW, at an investment of Rs 640 crore. The plant has been set up by its subsidiary Adani Green Energy Ltd. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and senior officials were present on the occasion. The plant is situated at Sardargarh […] Read more
Azure power raises 470 million dollars financing for its solar projects Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Azure Power, a leading independent power producer in the solar power sector in India, announces it has tied-up approximately US$ 470 million financing for its projects to be commissioned in 2017. This is one of the largest financing done till date in the Indian solar sector. With this tie-up Azure Power’s cumulative financial commitment to […] Read more
Ujaas Energy receives order for 50 KwP rooftop solar power system in Bhopal Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ujaas Energy has bagged an order for 50 KwP solar power system at RBI building in Bhopal. The share price of the company on Monday also advanced more than 5%. The company bagged the order for design, commissioning, installation, supply and testing of the grid connected solar project. Early this month the leading national providers […] Read more