Kochi Metro System to Get 25 Percent of its Power from Rooftop Solar Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The cumulative capacity of rooftop solar power systems will be 4 megawatts and are likely to be partially operational by October this year. Kochi Metro, recently launched in the Indian state of Kerala, will get a quarter of its total electric supply from rooftop solar power systems. This makes the Kochi Metro project unique as […] Read more
World’s First Panda-Shaped Solar Energy Farm Built in China Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Panda-Shaped Solar Energy Farm will provide 3.2 billion kilowatt-hour of green electricity in 25 years and is backed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In a world-first, China has built a large solar farm shaped like the iconic black and white giant panda. The station will have a have a capacity of 100 […] Read more
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das Inaugurates Rooftop Solar Plant in Garhwa Updated On Mon, Jul 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das and Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur have inaugurated the Rs 1.48 crore rooftop solar power plant at Garhwa’s civil court and sub-jail. The project was installed by Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA). CM told TOI that Solar energy programme is a dream project of Prime Minister Modi. We […] Read more
Solar and Wind to be Cheapest Source of Power Generation by 2030 Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy With the G20 summit underway in Hamburg today, the study carried out by Greenpeace Germany said in about half of the G20 countries, renewable energy has been cheaper or equal in price to electricity generated from dirty coal or hazardous nuclear power plants since 2015. Wind energy and solar power will be the cheapest form […] Read more
GUVNL Extends the Bidding Deadline for 1000MW Renewable Power Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The lack of clarity on GST rates has prompted Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd to extend extended the deadline for submitting bids for 1000MW solar and wind power supply. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has extended the deadline for submitting bids for 1000MW solar and wind power supply. The decision has come after prospective […] Read more
All SolarEdge DC Optimized Inverters in US Gets UL 1741 SA Certification Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The UL 1741 SA certification facilitates the SolarEdge’s to stay online and adapt their output to stabilize the electricity grid during abnormal operation instead of disconnecting. SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in PV inverters, power optimizers, and module-level monitoring services has announced that all of its single-phase and three-phase inverters are certified to comply with […] Read more
IFC Invests Rs 667 Crore in L&T Infrastructure for Solar Power Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy L&T Infrastructure Finance Co will use the fund to provide loan to solar power projects across India. The World Bank’s private financing arm IFC has invested Rs 667 crore ($103 million) in L&T Infrastructure Finance Co by subscribing to the first official Green Bonds in India, as stated in a joint statement by both the […] Read more
Dell Aims to Fulfill 60 percent of Energy Demand through Renewable Energy Sources by 2020 in India Updated On Fri, Jul 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy 11 Million units currently sourced from onsite solar installations and external renewable energy sources. Dell is harnessing the power of solar energy in India, in a bid to fulfill 60% of its total energy demand in India through onsite solar installations and other renewable energy sources by 2020 as part of its “Legacy of Good […] Read more
Things to Know Before Installing Solar on Your Roof Updated On Thu, Jul 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is one of the few countries which is blessed with abundant solar energy. The country has a tremendous scope for the growth for the solar power. However, factors like lack of proper knowledge about the solar power technology amongst the consumers and penetration of second grade products in the market. Hence, we at Saur […] Read more