ADE Developing A Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Report Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ADE developed solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is expected to be a real boon to the Indian defence. Scientists at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) are reportedly developing a solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). According to Deccan Chronicle the solar powered UAV can fly on all-weather conditions for at least a month. Scientist […] Read more
Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
Amplus Energy to Set Up 1 MW Solar Power Rooftop at Snapdeal’s Warehouses Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy E-commerce platform Snapdeal’s warehouses in different location will get 1 MW solar power rooftop systems. E-commerce platform Snapdeal is all set to embrace renewable energy with the company setting up solar power rooftop projects of total 1 MW at its warehouses across various locations. The project is being implemented by Amplus Energy Solutions, which will […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
ABB Delivers Substation to Enable Power Flow from Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB is responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the substation Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, a key element of the vision to generate 7% of Dubai’s power […] Read more
Madhya Pradesh Shows Solar Power Is Here To Stay And Make Significant Contributions To The Country’s Energy Mix Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Assuring developers of risk mitigation in terms of electricity offtake, by Rewa Ultra Mega Power Limited (a joint venture of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited), also contributed to the drop. The solar revolution in India marches on, with renewed momentum, if the recently concluded reverse bidding auction […] Read more
JinkoSolar Scores Top Result in CSIRO and Choice Solar Module Testing Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is one of just two companies to score over 90% and receive an “excellent” performance rating. JinkoSolar has announced that it has scored an excellent result in the Choice Magazine and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) solar module testing and is one of just two module manufacturers to receive an “excellent” performance […] Read more
European Commission Approves French Solar Power and Hydropower Schemes Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy European Commission has given approval to two solar power projects and a hydropower project in France. The European Commission announced it had approved three French schemes to support solar power and hydropower energy generators in the country. The schemes include two solar power projects, which have a provisional budget of 439 million euros ($466 million) […] Read more
Harnessing Solar Energy is crucial: President Pranab Mukherjee Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 508 kWp rooftop solar energy plant inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan is installed and commissioned by Jakson Group. President of India, Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating first phase of a Solarization Project in the President’s Estate said that the Rashtrapati Bhavan is not just the residence and office of the President of India […] Read more