Andhra Solar Park Projects Saw Lowest Bid at Rs 2.7 Per Unit Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Although the real auction took place last week, the reverse auction for 2,000 MW capacity discovered tariff of Rs 2.44 per unit. Under the reverse auction process, the companies backed by the financers from around the globe have seized the tenders to build 750 MW of solar power projects in Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. The […] Read more
Goa to Include Solar-Powered Boats on Panaji-Aldone Route Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The decision to introduce a solar ferry boat has gained momentum and the government has principally approved for it on a budget of Rs 6 crore for this financial year. In order to include eco-friendly technology of solar-powered ferry launch service in the state, the Goa river navigation department (RND) is paving way to operate […] Read more
Solar, Wind Provide Almost 50% of Electricity Globally by 2050, says Report Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report further added that, “By 2050, we expect only 29 percent of the electricity production worldwide to result from burning fossil fuels, down from 63 percent today.” The solar and wind technology will account for almost half of the total electricity globally, according to the Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Of this, hydro, nuclear […] Read more
Adani Solar Recognized Globally for its Durability and Reliability Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developers and investors should be aware that not all manufacturers have their modules tested for quality and reliability to vouch for their product lifetime. In a recent report released by DNV GL, the solar manufacturing arm of Adgroup, Mundra Solar PV Limited has emerged as the only Indian company to feature in the fourth annual […] Read more
NASA’s Parkar Solar Probe Laced with ‘Revolutionary’ Heat Shield Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy A mission 60 years in the making, Parker Solar Probe will make a historic journey to the Sun’s corona, a region of the solar atmosphere. Ahead of its August launch, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe — the mission aiming to get closest to the Sun than ever by any human-made object — has got its “revolutionary” […] Read more
Scatec Solar Gets 47 MW Solar Project in Ukraine Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the projects will be realized under the country’s feed-in-tariff scheme and the 3 plants are expected to produce about 58 GWh per year. Independent solar power producer Scatec Solar has entered into agreements with Rengy Development securing projects of 47 MW in Ukraine. Further, the projects will be realized under the country’s feed-in-tariff scheme […] Read more
Vivint Solar Hires Miranda Barnard as Vice President of Marketing Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Barnard brings with her more than 15 years of experience specializing in content marketing and communications, having worked extensively with agencies and in-house marketing teams. US based residential solar solutions provider Vivint Solar has appointed Miranda Barnard as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Barnard will oversee the company’s marketing activities and branding […] Read more
UBC Developed Solar Cells that Produce Electricity in Dim Light Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy These hybrid materials that we are developing can be manufactured economically and sustainably, and, with sufficient optimization, could perform at comparable efficiencies as conventional solar cells Imagine a cell in a solar panel that harvests light even during shady days, Yes! Scientists have discovered a way in which solar bacteria is used to build a […] Read more
juwi Completes 135 MW Utility-Scale Solar Park in Karnataka Updated On Fri, Jul 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the project is expected to generate over 226 million kilowatt-hours of power every year, enough to avoid the emission of 122,743 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. One of the leading renewable energy development company, juwi group has completed the construction of a 135 MW DC utility-scale solar power plant for Energon Soleq Ravi […] Read more