$130 Mn Grant For Early-Stage Solar Research Project Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $130 million for new research to advance early-stage solar technologies. These projects will help to achieve affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security. “Solar is an integral part of the Administration’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. “This cutting-edge, […] Read more
US DOE Selects $36 Mn to Advance Solar Energy Integration Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected up to $36 million in research projects that will advance solar energy’s role in strengthening the resilience of the Nation’s electricity grid. While fires, natural disasters, and cyberattacks can cause wide-spread power losses, even temporary disruptions in power quality can result in major economic losses. With more and more solar […] Read more
Tender For 2 Solar Plants Worth 65 kW Capacity Issued in Kerala Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 13, 2019. The Malabar Regional Co-operative Producers’ Union Ltd. has issued a tender for the deployment of two grid-interactive rooftop solar PV power plants of 30 kW and 35 kW capacity at BMC societies under the NPPD3 scheme. The scope of work for selected bidders/suppliers will include […] Read more
In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
A Solar-Powered Device Turning Air into Water Updated On Mon, Mar 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a “breakthrough”, scientists have developed a novel solar-powered harvesting system that absorbs moisture from the air and converts it into clean, usable water. The technology, described in the journal Advanced Materials, could be used in disaster situations, water crises or poverty-stricken areas and developing countries. It relies on hydrogels, gel-polymer hybrid materials designed to […] Read more
Sofar Solar Ready to Launch its Third Generation Inverter Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sofar Solar, one of the leading string inverter companies in China, has revealed that it plans to launch its latest third generation inverter “SOFAR 1-3.3KW-G3” at the Solar Solution exhibition to be held in the Netherlands from March 19 to March 21, 2019. The new model includes SOFAR1100TL-G3, SOFAR1600TL-G3, SOFAR2200TL-G3, SOFAR2700TL-G3, and SOFAR3300TL-G3. The company […] Read more
MNRE Seeks Suggestions on Draft Guidelines For Installation of Solar Pumps/Plants By Farmers Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Stakeholders have until March 22, 2019, to send their comments/ suggestions/ views on the draft guidelines. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a notice inviting suggestions and comments from stakeholders on the draft guidelines for implementation of the scheme for farmers for installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar power plants. […] Read more
Maharashtra Issues Tender For 184 MW Solar Projects for AG Feeders Updated On Wed, Mar 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has issued a tender inviting online bids for the development of 184 MW of grid-interactive solar PV power plants at various locations in the state. The successful bidder will also have to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) for 25 […] Read more
Prez Sanctions Rs 11,814 Cr for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the Ministry further added that the detailed operational guidelines for implementation of the scheme will be issued separately. The President of India has accorded for phase-II of grid-connected rooftop solar programme for achieving a cumulative capacity of 40 GW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) projects by 2022 with the total central financial support of Rs 11,814 […] Read more
