IIT Madras to co-develop solar powered Water Generator Updated On Mon, Mar 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy IIT Madras, in association with Teerthaa, a sustainability focused firm, has decided to develop an Atmospheric Water Generator device, powered by Solar Power. Devices that can generate water from ambient air have been under development for such a long time that a whole category, called Atmospheric Water Generators or AWG, has been named for them. […] Read more
OPIC Provides Initial Financing to $85 Mn Solar Energy Transformation Fund Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The fund supports businesses providing solar solutions to some of the millions of people in India and Sub-Saharan Africa who lack access to electricity. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has provided initial financing to SunFunder’s $85 million Solar Energy Transformation Fund which supports businesses providing solar solutions to […] Read more
Hyundai Steel And World Vision India Install Solar Street Lights in 4 TN Villages Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy This initiative is part of the Happy Safe Village Project, Tamil Nadu which aims at protection and safety to the communities in these villages. In line with the vision of creating safer and happy villages, Hyundai Steel and World Vision India have jointly installed 101 Solar Street Lights across four villages in the Sriperumbudur panchayat […] Read more
New Solar Power Program to Help Electrify Rural Communities in Afghanistan Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is designed to provide electricity to some of the nearly 20 million Afghans who are not connected to the national power grid. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a pioneering program to supply small-scale solar power systems to homeowners across Afghanistan. The pilot program will see the introduction of […] Read more
NOVEC Signs 300 MW Agreement to Bring Low Cost Solar Power to Virginia Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar facilities involved in the agreement are expected to produce enough electricity to power nearly 73,000 homes, or the equivalent of taking nearly 37,000 passenger vehicles off the road. Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), the 11th largest electric cooperative in the U.S. and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) have reached an agreement for […] Read more
EcoMen Solar Commission 76 kW Rooftop Solar Project in New Jersey Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 75.6 kW solar system was developed using 256 Silfab Solar Panels and SolarEdge inverters. New Jersey-based solar solutions provider, EcoMen Solar has successfully commissioned a 75.6 kW rooftop solar PV power project at the Poet’s Square Shopping Plaza in Freehold, New Jersey. Poet’s Square Plaza hosts retail storefronts and professional businesses. The installed solar systems […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 200 MW Solar Project in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy With more than 800,000 modules, Vikram Solar has announced the commissioning of 200 MW project in Andhra Pradesh for APGENCO. Vikram Solar, one of India’s leading module manufacturer and solar EPC player, has successfully commissioned a 200 MW solar power project for Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO). The power generated by the solar plant […] Read more
Implementation of 1000 MW Solar Power Projects With VGF Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The detailed tender document is under preparation and shall be available for download from February 28, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notice with reference to the NIT regarding the Tender for Implementation of 1000MW Grid Connected Solar PV Power Projects by the Government Producers with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Support for Self-Use […] Read more
SECI Issues Tender For 97.5 MW Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The detailed tender document is under preparation and shall be available for download from February 21, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a notification with reference to its Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for the implementation of 97.5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar PV system scheme for government buildings in different states/union territories of […] Read more