AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
DK Second in State in Tapping Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Oct 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy Dakshina Kannada district has been ranked second in the state in tapping solar energy with the help of solar panels mounted on rooftop, MLC Ivan D’Souza informed on Friday. Bengaluru ranks first in tapping solar energy, D’Souza told reporters after a meeting that around 377 rooftop solar energy units had been installed in the district […] Read more
Rana Calls for Optimum use of Solar Energy in Domestic use Updated On Mon, Oct 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy “In a power deficit state like Jammu and Kashmir, solar energy is the most viable and sustainable source of power to meet domestic requirements”, Rana said while inaugurating a private establishment dealing with solar energy gadgets. National Conference provincial president, Devender Singh Rana on Saturday called for optimum use of cost effective solar energy, saying […] Read more
JSW Energy puts solar power plans on backburner over policy Updated On Mon, Oct 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy As uncertainties loom over the solar power sector, mainly on the policy front, the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Energy has put its ambitious expansions plans in the segment on the backburner. The company in May had announced plans to set up a 1,000-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing facility at Vijayanagar in Karnataka and to install […] Read more
CPS Energy Launches Solar Energy and Battery Storage Project Updated On Tue, Oct 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Earlier this year, this USD 16.3 million project, which will be constructed by RES Americas, was approved by CPS Energy’s Board. Electric utility CPS Energy has taken a major step in using new technology to produce emission-free renewable energy during high energy use days. This focus on reliability, environmental stewardship and innovation was announced as Greater San Antonio’s natural gas […] Read more
EnSync Energy Sells 20-Yr Solar-Plus-Storage PPA with Kona Brewing Updated On Tue, Oct 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the agreement will finance a solar-plus-energy storage system at the beer company’s new brewery in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. EnSync Energy Systems has sold a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kona Brewing Company to an undisclosed investor. As per the deal, the agreement will finance a solar-plus-energy storage system at the beer company’s new […] Read more
Punjab Solar Energy Policy Updated On Mon, Oct 8th, 2018 by Saurenergy 1. OBJECTIVES Objective of the state solar policy include:- 1.1 Punjab has considerable potential in NRSE sector which is being harnessed. With a view to maximize the utilization of these resources; this policy aims to achieve the following objectives: To maximise and improve the share of new and renewable sources of energy to 10% of […] Read more
Entrepreneurs Display Interest in Solar Energy, EVs in Uttarakhand Updated On Sat, Sep 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The push towards certain class of industry backing sustainability is also believed to have come with the new policies of the center and Uttarakhand Government. Entering into the group of states adopting measures to cut short on fossil fuel use, Uttarakhand, ahead of the investors’ summit to be held on October 7, has attracted a […] Read more
Solar Energy Runs Century Plyboard Units Updated On Fri, Sep 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Taking another step towards actively shifting power sources, Century Ply has also started fulfilling energy demands from wind farms for its Chennai unit. Leading plyboard and veneer manufacturer, Century Ply Board has started using rooftop solar panels in its manufacturing units across India. The 35 crore solar installation is expected to aid the manufacturing units […] Read more
