PID test for solar modules will be mandatory from 1st April, 2017: MNRE Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy During PID test of the module, it will be subjected to conditioning for 3 rounds at 85°C and 85 % RH for a period of 96 hours Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has released detailed report of the decisions taken at Quarterly review meeting of test labs empanelled under Solar off Grid Programme. […] Read more
Grundfos Solar Inverter (RSI) Updated On Sat, Dec 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Product Brief: Denmark-based Grundfos has launched a new state-of-the-art solar inverter, designed to provide solar energy solutions to crop irrigation. New inverter makes all pumps solar-ready. Product Feature: The new off-grid IP66 Solar Inverter (RSI) introduced by Grundfos converts traditionally powered SP submersible pump irrigation systems into modern solar powered installations, not only making the […] Read more
Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve installs solar panels at check posts Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Check Posts in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve gets solar panels from Forest department to provide light and water at the posts. Forest department in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR) has installed solar panels for lighting systems and solar powered pumps in check-posts located in remote areas to provide basic amenities to forest guards. According to TOI 15 check-posts in RTR […] Read more
Solar Water Pumping System Market in India to Grow at a CAGR of 18%: Research and Markets Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Research and Markets in its latest report “India Solar Water Pumping System Market (2017-2022) forecasts the Indian solar water pumping system market to grow at a CAGR of 18% during FY 2017-2022 Currently, 26 million agricultural pumps are installed in India of which nearly 7 million pumps are diesel based and remaining are grid connected. However, due to unreliable […] Read more
Solar water pump market in India struggles to take off Updated On Tue, Dec 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy In 2014, PM Narendra Modi set a target to install 1 million solar water pumps, equivalent to approximately 3000 MW, for irrigation and drinking water by 2021. But actual cumulative installed base stood at merely 25000 pumps as of April 2016. The bleak performance is despite the government offering massive subsidies of as much as […] Read more
CREAD Starts Process Of Installing Grid Connect Rooftop Solar PV Systems Across The State Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) has reportedly stated the process for installing grid connected roof-top solar PV plants across the State. According to The Pioneer CREDA will install solar plants on the rooftop of several establishments in the state. With the installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic power plants the state is expected to obtain […] Read more
Government of India sanctions three ultra mega solar power projects for Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Nov 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government of India has sanctioned three ultra mega solar power projects in Maharashtra. Of three, one will be set up in Vidarbha while the other two will be in Marathwada and Khandesh. A committee of an eleven member under principal secretary (energy) had been set up to identify the sites for these plants. According […] Read more
Enphase Energy and Generac Power Systems Partner to Educate Consumers on the Benefits of Combined Solar-Backup Solutions Updated On Sat, Nov 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enphase Energy, Inc., a global energy technology company, and Generac Power Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of home backup generators, have joined forces to educate homeowners and distribution partners on the benefits of outage protection and solar generation. The companies are also working together to develop product integrations that deliver cost-effective and secure energy solutions […] Read more
Maharashtra introduces feeder-based solar energy scheme for agriculture sector Updated On Sat, Nov 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state government has come up with a scheme to ensure smooth power supply to the agriculture sector for 12 hours a day through feeder-based solar energy. He further mentioned that so far, 10000 solar agricultural pumps have been set up across the state, and 16 renowned […] Read more