1 MW of solar plant at Karnataka’s NIT to get commissioned Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal has emerged the front-runner among 31 NITs in the country to have a roof-top solar-power project with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The 1-MW of solar project on the roof of 11 buildings will be formally commissioned on 12th November 2016. K.N. Lokesh, Director […] Read more
MSEDCL partners with Sensus to implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure solution in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) has signed an agreement at the India-UK Tech Summit with Sensus, a Xylem brand, and global supplier of smart meters and utility-grade communications systems. The agreement will enable MSEDCL to pilot FlexNet, Sensus’ Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution, in MSEDCL, Nagpur area on a trial basis. This technology […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
TRACKING THE SUN Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power has been identified as one of the emerging sectors of future growth. The solar energy is abundant in our country, and India gets normally 300 days of solar radiation in a year. The inexhaustible sun power not only augments energy generation, but also contributes towards the improvement of environment, energy conservation, and additional […] Read more
Thermax and FRENELL bags contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant from NTPC Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Thermax and FRENELL (through its wholly owned subsidiary Novatec Solar Espana, S.L) has bagged contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant project at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh from NTPC. The project involves the integration of a concentrated solar field into the Dadri coal fired power station and is expected to be completed by […] Read more
TerraSmart launches aerial drones to help in mapping the sites Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy TerraSmart proved once more that autonomous technology brings increased precision, speed and cost-savings to the world of PV construction. With the launch of its new High Precision Aerial Site Mapping service drones (HPASM), the solar EPC firm expects to use the latest autonomous technology to create topographical data with unprecedented accuracy- adding precision, speed and […] Read more
Researchers develop flexible solar panel that can become part of window shades or wallpaper Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy A research team Led by Shashank Priya has developed flexible solar panels that can become part of window shades or wallpaper capturing light from the sun as well as light from sources inside buildings. The solar modules which are said to be less than half-a-millimeter thick are created through a screen-printing process using low-temperature titanium […] Read more
NTPC aims to achieve 10 GW solar portfolio by 2022 Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation has announced that it is well on course to meet its target of generating 10-GW solar energy as part of the government’s aim of 100 GW by 2022. Gurdeep Singh, company’s CMD said, “NTPC’s commitment to add 10-GW solar energy out of government’s overall commitment of 100 GW (Solar) is well […] Read more
Adani Group inaugurates Punjab’s largest solar power plant of 100 MW Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Enterprises has announcced the commissioning of Punjab’s largest solar power plant of 100 MW, at an investment of Rs 640 crore. The plant has been set up by its subsidiary Adani Green Energy Ltd. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and senior officials were present on the occasion. The plant is situated at Sardargarh […] Read more
