A low cost Micro Solar Dome to light up households in rural areas Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A low cost and energy efficient device has been developed to capture sunlight and light up households, particularly in urban slum or rural areas which lack electricity supply. Micro Solar Dome (MSD) has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with N B Institute for Rural Technology. The device has a […] 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
More than 900 house in Gujarat to have rooftop solar power system in next three months Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy More than 900 houses in Gujarat to have to have rooftop solar power system in next three months claims a report. According to TOI by the end of September this year only 107 landowners applied for rooftop solar, however there is a rise in the interest of installing 1KW solar plant among the citizens and […] Read more
Fronius new smart meters facilitates in dynamic feed-in management and energy consumption monitoring Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy String inverter manufacturer Fronius has launched a new accessory for their inverters. The Fronius Smart Meter offers a solution for dynamic feed-in management and energy consumption monitoring. An increasing number of grid operators set feed-in limits for grid-connected solar systems. With the Fronius Smart Meter and the inverter’s dynamic power reduction feature, Fronius is now […] Read more
West Bengal to release renewable energy regulations for housing complexes Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) is expected to unveil renewable energy regulations in a fortnight, paving the way for households and housing complexes to install solar rooftop panels and connect the same with the grid. WBERC Chairman R N Sen said, “We are trying to release the renewable energy regulations in the next 15 […] Read more
Piyush Goyal, Ibrahim Baylan reviewed next Phase of Indo- Swedish Collaboration in Energy Sector Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Minister ,Piyush Goyal and Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination & Energy, Ibrahim Baylan reviewed next Phase of Indo- Swedish Collaboration in Energy Sector. Goyal during his 3 day visit from November 1-3 , had a bilateral meeting with the Swedish Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy. Both […] Read more
Ministry of Defence to make use of solar power compulsory Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Defence estates department of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has planned to make off-grid solar power provisions mandatory for its large buildings. These provisions are likely to carry incentives in the form of rebates and space exemptions. The rule to install off-grid solar power will be applicable in the cantonment areas, implied by their […] Read more
Solar Parks in India: Scope, Status, Achievement, and Challenges Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, cheap and reliable sources of energy. The government with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission has been promoting ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India’s ambitious plan to add 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 […] Read more
Center to soon launch USD 2 billion clean energy fund to increase renewable energy capacity Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy The center is reportedly gearing up to launch two billion dollar clean energy fund with NTPCL, Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) and Power Finance Corporation Ltd to support the government’s ambitious target of adding 175 GW renewable energy generation capacity by 2022. All India Radio (AIR) World Service citing a senior official said New and Renewable […] Read more