AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
DK Second in State in Tapping Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Oct 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Dakshina Kannada district has been ranked second in the state in tapping solar energy with the help of solar panels mounted on rooftop, MLC Ivan D’Souza informed on Friday. Bengaluru ranks first in tapping solar energy, D’Souza told reporters after a meeting that around 377 rooftop solar energy units had been installed in the district […] Read more
Rana Calls for Optimum use of Solar Energy in Domestic use Updated On Mon, Oct 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy “In a power deficit state like Jammu and Kashmir, solar energy is the most viable and sustainable source of power to meet domestic requirements”, Rana said while inaugurating a private establishment dealing with solar energy gadgets. National Conference provincial president, Devender Singh Rana on Saturday called for optimum use of cost effective solar energy, saying […] Read more
Solar Panels – No More Useless in the Rains/ Even Rains Can’t Stop The Solar Panels Now! Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Yes, you heard it right the newly designed hybrid solar panels are fully capable of generating electricity even when it rains. One of the major concerns about the solar technology is its intermittency issue, which leads to reliance on storage technology which can be expensive. Hence researchers are on the look-out of developing a new […] Read more
HPL Electric & Power Showcases its Entire Lighting Range at ‘Light India 2018’ Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The 4th edition of Light India 2018, offers an opportunity to source for the best of lighting products and technologies from the leading brands, develop new business contacts, connect with the experts from the industry and gain insights of the industry. One of the country’s leading electric equipment maker HPL Electric & Power has participated […] Read more
Punjab Policy on Net Metering for Grid Interactive Roof-Top Solar PV Power Plants Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy Scope and Application:- (1) This Policy shall apply to the distribution licensee and consumers of distribution licensee of the State of Punjab. (2) The eligible consumer may install the rooftop solar system under net metering arrangement which; (a) shall be within the permissible rated capacity as defined under this Policy. (b) shall be located in […] Read more
Punjab Solar Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy 1. OBJECTIVES Objective of the state solar policy include:- 1.1 Punjab has considerable potential in NRSE sector which is being harnessed. With a view to maximize the utilization of these resources; this policy aims to achieve the following objectives: To maximise and improve the share of new and renewable sources of energy to 10% of […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Launches Extensive Residential Rooftop Soln in Ajmer Updated On Sat, Oct 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy These residential rooftop solutions are expected to save upto Rs 50,000 annually for 25 years. Tata Power’s solar arm, Tata Power Solar, has launched the complete residential rooftop solution in Ajmer. These residential rooftop solutions are expected to save upto Rs 50,000 annually for 25 years. A votary of reducing carbon footprint, Tata Power Solar’s […] Read more
REC Group Becomes 1st Solar Panels’ European Brand to be Certified by BIS Updated On Sat, Oct 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The certification by BIS is now a mandatory requirement for all solar panels imported to or manufactured in India. Europe-based REC Group’s ‘72-cell product with multi award-winning TwinPeak Technology’ has received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The company said in a statement that, this new accreditation allows the REC TwinPeak 2S 72 Series – the […] Read more