Surat to turn into Smart City before fiscal-end Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In Surat, Rs 500 crore smart city schemes’ rollout before fiscal-end The Diamond City is a forerunner when it comes to implementation of the smart city project and this has even been acknowledged by the central government often. Automatic fare collection system in buses, my Surat-citizen engagement enterprise and visual improvement project together worth Rs […] Read more
India Played Major Role In Initiating Climate Action Plan As Part Of Solutions: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has played a key role in initiating climate action plan during Paris meet.” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has described climate change as a major global issue and pointed out that India played a key role in initiating climate action plan as part of solutions. “Climate Change […] Read more
CSIRO makes high-quality graphene with soybeans Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick. Its thin composition and high conductivity means it is used in applications ranging from miniaturised electronics to biomedical devices. Scientists have used soybeans to make the world’s strongest material grapheme more commercially viable. The team of scientists was led by CSIRO. Graphene is a […] Read more
Budget 2017 Brings Lower Indirect Levies for Renewable Energy Equipment Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy FM proposes lower excise and customs duties on renewable energy equipment and materials used in solar cells/panels/modules Giving a boost to clean energy programme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed massive cuts in excise and customs duties on materials used in solar and wind plants, and also announced the second phase of solar park development […] Read more
Puducherry CM seems keen on Adoption of Innovative Renewable Energy Production Sources Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Puducherry to adopt Innovative Renewable Energy to enhance saving of energy and green environment. Puducherry Chief Minister V.Narayanasamy has said that the territorial administration was keen on conservation of energy and also adoption of innovative renewable energy production sources such as solar energy so that a green environment could be achieved for the people’s advantage. […] Read more
Asia Pacific will assume global leadership for clean energy in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan in its new report reveals that Asia Pacific will be global leader for clean energy and clean energy markets will remain positive in 2017, in the face of global uncertainty. The outlook for clean energy and environment markets in 2017 is seen to be balanced one with a slight positive inclination, despite […] Read more
Four renewable energy projects in developing countries identified by ADFD and IRENA to receive $ 44.5 million funding Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADFD’s funding will support a diverse set of renewable energy projects including a hybrid micro-grid project employing solar PV and advanced lithium-ion batteries, a hydropower project, integrated wind and solar, and a combination project consisting of micro-grid and solar home kits. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has […] Read more
Developments in the Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector is getting stronger, and becoming a prominent component of our energy infrastructure. One reason for the increasing popularity of green energy is that is becoming cheaper to produce. Michael Liebreich, chairman of the advisory board for Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) said that recent solar and wind auctions in Mexico and […] Read more
NABARD sanctions Rs 171 crore to Chhattisgarh Government under Saur Sujala Yojana Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has approved the financial assistance of Rs 171 crore for Chhattisgarh under Saur Sujala Yojana programme. NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 171 crore to the state government Chhattisgarh for the implementation of its flagship programme Saur Sujala Yojana. Under the scheme, 11000 solar-powered irrigation pump sets […] Read more