NREL Develops Switchable Solar Window Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Demonstration device dynamically responds to sunlight by transforming from transparent to tinted while converting sunlight into electricity. Thermochromic windows capable of converting sunlight into electricity at a high efficiency have been developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Relying on such advanced materials as perovskites and single-walled carbon […] Read more
Rituals For BHEL Haridwar’s 5MW Interactive Solar PV Plant Done Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The plant will help achieving the electricity requirement of HEEP unit of BHEL Haridwar of about 92 lakh electricity units per year. A 5MW grid interactive solar PV plant to be set up at BHEL Haridwar, had its land rituals (Bhoomi Pujan) performed by General manager (in-charge) HEEP (Heavy Electricals Equipment Plant) Sanjay Gulati and […] Read more
Israel Households Can Now Sell Electricity and Install Solar Panels To The Grid Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy In 2014 Israel has set a target of achieving 5 percent of renewable energy which is now after three years is constituted to be on 2 percent. According to a newly launched program by The Energy Ministry and Electricity Authority will help Israeli residents and other electricity consumers to sell power and install solar panels […] Read more
15 Lakh Solar Lamps To Be Distributed To Worst Maoist Affected Areas Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Maoist-related incidents were 734 which is 191 less than the 925 mark till October last year. The 35 worst Left-wing extremism (LWE) affected areas will receive 15 lakh solar lamps till each village gets electrified asked the Home Ministry to LWE affected States. Till October this year, the reported number of Maoist-related incidents were 734 […] Read more
Sudden Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty Can Disrupt Ongoing Solar Projects, Renewable Ministry Cautions Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE notification has cautioned Directorate General of Anti Dumping against imposing high solar duties Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned anti dumping authorities against imposing high duties on imported solar equipment on the grounds that this can increase tariffs, make several projects unviable and seriously hamper the growth of the sector. According […] Read more
India: Karnataka retenders 200MWPavagada Solar Park Updated On Sat, Nov 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Karnataka will procure electricity generated from the solar power park through long-term power purchase agreements of 25 years. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), the renewable energy implementing agency in Karnataka, has retendered 200 MW of solar capacity at Pavagada Solar Park. The tender was initially issued in July 2017 but was withdrawn the […] Read more
Government to Auction up to 17 GW Solar by March 2018 Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government is looking at 17 GW capacities by March 2018. So far, 3.6 GW solar capacities have been auctioned. With persistent success of reverse auction of renewables, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has announced auction of up to 17 GW solar capacities by March 2018. The government is looking at 17 GW […] Read more
Millions of Nigerian Homes to Receive Electricity from Solar Plant By Wärtsilä Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy When operational, the plant will be the largest in Nigeria; and one of the largest on the African continent. The technology group Wärtsilä has received a letter of award for a 95,3MWp (75MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Nigeria. The award was received from Pan Africa Solar Ltd, a developer of solar PV power […] Read more
Developers Using Sub-Standard Solar Equipment Will Be Blacklisted Says R K Singh Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy If the sub-standard modules go beyond a certain tolerance limit, developers will be blacklisted. Raj Kumar Singh, Minister for Power and New and Renewable energy has said that the developers using sub-standard solar equipment beyond a certain tolerance limit will be blacklisted. In an interview with a newspaper, Singh who has also served as home […] Read more
