KUSUM Scheme – harnessing solar power for rural India Updated On Thu, Mar 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar water pumps to be installed in remote areas for irrigation needs Farmers can get extra income by selling surplus solar power to DISCOMs The Government of India is in the process of formulating a Scheme ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)’ which, inter alia, provides for: (i) installation of grid-connected solar power plants […] Read more
Jaipur Wax Museum Fulfills 60% Power Needs from Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The museum’s solar power project is generating 30 kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity per day and fulfilling close to 60 per cent of its daily power needs. In a move to reduce carbon footprint, Rajasthan-based Jaipur Wax Museum has started running a major portion of its operation on solar power and intends to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emission by […] Read more
VARTA Storage Enters Footprint in Australian market Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The VARTA pulse portfolio is versatile, robust, and extremely reliable. Consumers receive an easy-to-install solution when deciding for a VARTA pulse devices. Germany-based VARTA Storage GmbH has entered its footprint into the Australian market through launching of its energy storage product VARTA pulse. This energy storage solution is available for customers across the country. It […] Read more
Vectren Selects Partner, Announces Location for 50 MW of RE in US Updated On Wed, Mar 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy Construction will begin after the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission authorizes the project; a decision is expected in the first half 2019. Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana (Vectren) has selected First Solar to build the 50-megawatt (MW) solar array outlined last month as part of Vectren’s long-term electric generation transition plan. During the past few months, […] Read more
US Praises India’s Efforts; Looks to Work with ISA in Future Updated On Tue, Mar 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sixty countries have signed the agreement to join the alliance which was formally launched jointly by India and France on March 11, 2018 in New Delhi. The United States has lauded India for its efforts in initiating and inaugurating the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and looks to work with the organisation in the future. The ISA is a treaty […] Read more
International Solar Alliance: US, China Keen to Join Global Body Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ISA is open to 121 prospective member countries, most of them located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. As many as 62 countries have signed the ISA framework agreement, out which 32 have ratified the pact. In a significant development, the US and China are also keen to join International Solar Alliance (ISA) […] Read more
EnSync Energy to Build Largest Solar PV System in the US Updated On Thu, Mar 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy The latest expansion more than doubles the capacity of the photovoltaic (PV) system to 660 kilowatts (kw), making it the largest solar installation in downtown Honolulu upon completion. EnSync Energy Systems has announced an expansion of the photovoltaic system it is installing on the rooftops of the Aloha Tower Marketplace, which is operated by Hawai’i […] Read more
US Solar Farm Company Controls Texas Market with 6GW Yearly Pipeline of Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy ISS has become the leader in US Solar Farm development over a seven year period by supplying its clients and investors with the highest quality, highest return projects here in the US. Innovative Solar Systems, LLC (ISS), utility-scale developer of Solar Farms in the US has the single largest footprint of 20MW (AC)-200MW (AC) projects […] Read more
Sunrun Expands Footprints to Massachusetts via Brightbox Solar Battery Service Updated On Wed, Mar 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s Brightbox solar battery service provides households with peace of mind in the event of an outage, significant cost savings, and reliable backup electricity without noise or emissions. San Francisco-based Sunrun Inc is expanding its home solar battery service to Massachusetts. The company’s Brightbox solar battery service provides households with peace of mind in the event of an […] Read more