Government Colleges Set to Tap Solar Panels in Kerala Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Kerala state higher education department plans to install solar panels in Government run colleges to make campuses self-sufficient in power generation. In order to make college campuses self-sufficient in power generation, the state higher education department has been planning to install solar panels in all universities, government engineering colleges and polytechnics and a few of […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
SunPower to Supply 64.4 MW of its E-Series Solar Panels for Seven Solar Power Plants in France Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy To date, SunPower has supplied a total of 45 megawatts of its technology to La Compagnie du Vent for the construction of five solar power plants currently operating in France. SunPower has announced today that it will supply 64.4 megawatts (MW) of its high efficiency E-Series solar panels for the construction of seven solar […] Read more
High Quality Graphene Created Using Soybean; also finds usage for solar panels Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scientists have made use of soybean to create strongest material grapheme that also finds usage in solar panels. In a breakthrough, scientists have used the humble soybean to make the world’s strongest material graphene commercially more viable. Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick. Its thin composition and high conductivity means it […] Read more
DSM to expand its solar product portfolio with Sunshine technology acquisition Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM entered into a commercial alliance with Sunshine. Now, through this acquisition, DSM will expand its product portfolio for the solar PV market to include polymer sheets that protect PV solar cells. Royal DSM, a global science-based company announced that it has acquired the technology and other assets of “Sunshine” (Suzhou SunShine New Materials Technology […] Read more
JinkoSolar has overtaken Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016: GlobalData Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has witnessed impressive results over 2016, with the company’s PV modules securing China Quality Certification Center’s Top Runner Program level-one energy efficiency certification that showcases its technological strength Research and consulting firm GlobalData has announced that JinkoSolar has surpassed Trina Solar in terms of solar PV module shipments in 2016. The company had shipments […] Read more
ADE Developing A Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV): Report Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ADE developed solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is expected to be a real boon to the Indian defence. Scientists at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) are reportedly developing a solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). According to Deccan Chronicle the solar powered UAV can fly on all-weather conditions for at least a month. Scientist […] Read more
Electricity Utility MSEDCL Blocks Metro Rail’s Solar Power Plan Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Discom MSEDCL refuses to relax the norms for solar power to meet the 65 percent of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs. Mahametro’s plan to meet 65% of Nagpur Metro Rail’s energy needs through solar power has received a jolt as state-run Discom MSEDCL has refused to relax its norms for the project. Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
