Indian Railways to Add 1000 MW of Solar Power, 200 MW of Wind Energy: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Apr 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Indian Railways will be able to draw 25 per cent of its energy needs from renewables and achieve the target of 5 GW of solar power by 2025. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said that railways plans to use renewable energy in a “big” way and is looking to add 1,000 MW of solar power […] Read more
ANU Researchers Hit New Efficiency Record for Low-Cost Solar Cell Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Australian National University researchers have successfully achieved new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells. Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could bring down the cost of generating solar electricity. The team led by The Duong […] Read more
Oriano Solar gets Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy Rs. 20 crore fund from Samridhi Fund will be used by Oriano Solar to finance working capital requirements and expand 45-member team Mumbai-based startup Oriano Solar has raised series A funding worth Rs 20 crore from Samridhi Fund, which is managed by SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Small Industries Development Bank of […] Read more
National Centre for the Performing Arts Gets Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has installed Mumbai’s Largest Solar panel system on its vast terrace, expects to save one-third of its annual electricity consumption. National Centre for the Performing Arts, the major hub for city’s art and culture lovers is also well known for holding a beacon for energy conservation measures, and […] Read more
BJP Government’s Big Solar Push Could Run into Land Hurdle: Here is Why Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s record with solar power generation does not offer reasons to be optimistic either. With just a few days left for end of financial year 2016-17, India still has over 70 per cent of its target to achieve, while targets for upcoming years are even higher. The Union cabinet decided last month to double India’s […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ ANDREW HINES, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rooftop projects are taking the ramp and opening new avenues for solar rooftop players. This sector is no more in silos with players like CleanMax Solar are popping new stratagem to spur this segment. Notching recent accolades from MNRE and other prime consultancies, CleanMax have perennially catered to affluent MNCs and corporates. The recent 30MW […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] 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
MMRC to Harness Solar Energy for Metro 3 Project Updated On Fri, Feb 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy To power the part of the under-construction Metro 3 Project, MMRC plans to use solar energy as part of its green initiatives. AS PART of its green initiatives, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) plans to use solar energy to power part of the under-construction Metro 3. It plans to use solar energy at the […] Read more
