ABB connects 648 MW solar project in Tamil Nadu to the national transmission grid Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy ABB has successfully commissioned solar photovoltaic project – made up of five plants in a single location. The mammoth 648 MW solar project at Kamuthi in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu connected by the company to the national transmission grid is the largest of its kind in the world. Adani Group in 2015 […] Read more
Adani Group bags bid to set up a 100 MW solar unit in Chhattisgarh Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Parampujya Solar Energy, an arm of Adani Green Energy has bagged a bid to set up a 100 MW solar power unit in Chhattisgarh. Parampujya Solar Energy sought the lowest viability gap funding (VGF) of Rs 59 lakh per MW among other bidders in the auction lead by SECI reports the ET. SECI’s reverse auction […] Read more
Tata Power Renewable Energy signs SPA to acquire Welspun Renewables Energy Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (“TPREL”), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Welspun Energy (“WEPL”) to acquire its subsidiary Welspun Renewables Energy Private Limited (“WREPL”). It is estimated to be Rs 9,500 crore ($1.4 billion) deal. This is one of the largest transactions in renewables space in […] Read more
Two days conference of state Power, Renewable Energy & Mines Ministers to be held on 16th & 17th June Updated On Mon, Jun 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power has announced that two days conference of Power, Renewable Energy & Mines Ministers of States & Union Territories will be held on 16th & 17th of this month in Goa. The aim of two days conference is to review the implementation of various ongoing Schemes/ Programmes & host of issues pertaining to […] Read more
Will continue to support renewable energy projects in India: OPIC Updated On Sat, Jun 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy U.S. Government’s development finance institution, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has announced that it will continue to support early stage renewable energy projects in India. OPIC in a blog post said “this week’s historic agreement between the U.S. and India to address climate change recognizes the need for private investment and will work to support […] Read more
aleo solar to showcase its new glass-glass modules at Intersolar Europe 2016 Updated On Sat, Jun 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy aleo solar has announced that it will showcase newly developed solutions for photovoltaic building integration, a new guarantee package and a high-performance module with 310 watts and 5-busbar cells at Intersolar Europe 2016. The glass-glass modules that can be installed with architecturally appealing effect into glass roofs, windows or facades will be exhibited for the […] Read more
Apple reportedly planning to sell solar power generated by its spaceship campus Updated On Sat, Jun 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy Cupertino giant Apple last year invested $850 million to build a brand new 1,300-acre solar farm in Monterey, California to power the company’s new office campus, retail stores and its other California operations. According to 9to5mac.com and Bloomberg the tech giant is now planning to sell excess solar power from the panels installed on its Apple Campus2. […] Read more
Researchers develop innovative solar absorber that can harness more sunlight Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers have discovered a novel way to significantly increase the amount of sunlight that a solar absorber can convert into heat. By converting solar energy into heat, the solar absorber can help make sustainable technologies that rely on solar heat more efficient and affordable. The team’s novel fabrication technique involves patterning a solar absorber with […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells reaches over 20% efficiency Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researches at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are pushing the efficiency limits of perovskite solar cell by exploring the best way to grow these crystals. EPLF in a statement said researchers’ team headed by Michael Graetzel has found that, by briefly reducing the pressure while fabricating perovskite crystals, they were able to achieve the […] Read more
