REC Group Begins Production of New 50-Cell Mono Solar Panel Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy In contrast to the 48-cell panels commonly used in Japan, REC’s new 50-cell panel features an excellent combination of practical size, easy handling, optimal for system configurations and designs, and high power output of up to 250Wp. REC Group, the leading European brand of solar panels in Japan, began commercial production of its new 50-cell […] Read more
TNERC Award Blow to Adani Green Energy over Backdowns Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy TNERC has directed Adani Green Energy to resubmit the petition as a ‘Dispute Resolution Petition’ (DRP) rather than under the ‘Miscellaneous’ category. The latest award of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) is a setback for Adani Green Energy in its running battle with Tamil Nadu’s distribution and transmission companies over the problem of […] Read more
Solar Energy Sector Sees $4.6 Billion Funding in First Half Current Fiscal Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar energy sector has seen funding from corporate, venture capital funding, public market and debt financing that all together stood at USD 4.6 billion in the first half of this year. Solar energy sector witnessed corporate funding of USD 4.6 billion globally in the first six months this year, marginally higher than the year-ago period. […] Read more
Indian Railways Introduces Solar Powered Train with Battery Back-Up Updated On Sat, Jul 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 1600 Horse Power rake has been conceptualized by Indian Railways Organization for Alternate Fuels (IROAF) using flexible solar panels and Lithium-Ion batteries. India’s national transporter Indian Railways has introduced its first solar-powered rake with a battery back-up to enable it to run at night as well. The move is part of a string of […] Read more
Gujarat Government to Kick Off Rooftop Solar Power Scheme Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The rooftop solar power scheme is aimed at combating the climate change issues and encouraging production of green energy. The state government of Gujarat has received over 15,000 applications under the rooftop solar power scheme which will be kicked off by chief minister Vijay Rupani at a function in Vadodara. About 300 students of class […] Read more
Not Joking About Solar-Powered Wall on US-Mexico Border: Donald Trump Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy President Donald Trump seeks a chance to build a solar wall with a see-through provision for security reasons for around for 700-900 miles of border. President Donald Trump has said he was “not joking” about his proposed plan to build a solar- powered wall on the US-Mexico border with a see-through provision for security reasons. […] Read more
CleanMax Solar Announces Equity Financing of USD 100 Million from Warburg Pincus Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The investment will enable CleanMax Solar to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond India, and provide next generation solutions to the customers through a combination of rooftop solar and energy storage. CleanMax Solar, India’s largest rooftop solar developer for the corporate sector, today announced that it has secured equity financing of up to USD 100 million […] Read more
Hindustan Power Bags 15 Solar Power Generation Projects in Japan Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power projects will be commissioned in financial year 2017-18 with an investment of $100 million. Hindustan Power plans to run the projects for 5-7 years from the date of commissioning. Hindustan Power has acquired the rights to build 15 solar power generation projects in Japan. The bids for the projects were called by […] Read more
Kerala Government Approves App-based Survey to Map Renewable Energy Installations Updated On Fri, Jul 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The state government of Kerala has given its approval to the Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology to develop the mobile app at a cost of Rs 10 lakh for Mapping Renewable Energy Installations. The Government of Kerala would soon launch a mobile app-based survey to map the renewable energy installations, such as solar […] Read more