ABB to install solar based micro grid at Vadodara facility Updated On Wed, Oct 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB has announced that it will install a fully integrated and standardized micro-grid at its Vadodara facility in Gujarat, India to help boost renewable energy generation while reducing dependency on fossil fuel. This micro-grid, with a rooftop photo voltaic field at the company’s biggest manufacturing location in India with around 3,000 employees, will help ensure […] Read more
NTPC to expand its target of setting up 10 GW of solar capacity: Report Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. is reportedly expanding its solar energy target and slowing down development of coal-based plants. According to Bloomberg, NTPC will expand its target of setting up 10 GW solar capacity. Chairman Gurdeep Singh speaking to publication said that NTPC will also support building 15GW of solar capacity by buying power from producers and selling […] Read more
Asian Development Bank to allocate 500 million dollars loan for putting up solar rooftops in India Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to provide $500 million in financing for rooftop solar systems that will help the Indian government expand energy access using renewable energy. ADB will provide the financing to Punjab National Bank – one of India’s largest commercial banks – which will use the ADB funds to make loans […] Read more
Kerala to generate 400 MW of solar power to meet the power crisis Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The State government of Kerala is planning to generate 100 MW power from hydro-electric projects in three years and start 400 MW from solar plants to overcome the power crisis in the region. Answering to the demands for grants for power in the Assembly, Power Minister Kadakampally Surendran mentioned that a course of action had […] Read more
NISE organizing Fifth, 3-Day Skill Development Program On Solar PV system Design Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is conducting fifth, 3-day national skill development programs on Solar PV system Design using “PVSYST & PVSOL” software to meet the needs and upgrade the technical expertise of solar professionals. The main objective of this programme is to understand an off- grid system, on- grid system and hybrid System, […] Read more
ZEP to launch Solar Roof Tile on October 7, 2016 Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Dutch company ZEP has announced the launched solar roof tiles on October 7, 2016. According to the company the patented invention will make each roof suitable for generating solar energy. In addition to the existing black tile, the world’s first natural red solar tile with natural red solar cells will also be presented at the […] Read more
Danvest Energy introduces a cost-efficient compact hybrid system for solar–diesel micro grids Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Danvest Energy A/S (Tuborg, Denmark) and Pon Power have introduced a low-load compact series for solar photovoltaic (PV)/diesel hybrid power plants. This Compact series offers power producers a complete, cost-effective solution that automatically integrates photovoltaic systems with diesel power. The Compact series includes Danvest’s unique, low-load and reverse-power operation and fast-response capabilities. Direct annual fuel […] Read more
Intersolar India 2016 to hold an Extensive Accompanying Program for a Growing Market Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy India has one of the fastest growing solar markets in the world. According to the Mercom Capital Group, a total of 8.1GW of PV capacity had been installed in the country by August 2016, and 21 additional GW are already in the pipeline. These figures present the ideal backdrop against which to hold Intersolar India. […] Read more
10 MW Solar power project commissioned on Teesta Canal Bank in West Bengal Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy A 10 MW solar PV project has been commissioned on the Teesta canal bank of West Bengal under the Central Government’s scheme for Canal-top and Canal bank projects. It is worth noting that this is the first 10 MW canal-bank project to be commissioned under the scheme. The Plant has been inaugurated by Chief Minister […] Read more