ARCI Develops Lead-Free Perovskite Photodetector Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Researchers at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) in Hyderabad, India, have innovated an organic-inorganic halide perovskite photodetector utilizing magnesium as a partial substitute for lead. The ARCI breakthrough represents a major stride in enhancing the safety of solar energy generation. Lead is a heavy metal that has highly […] Read more
Germany’s Consul General Says Germany Looking to Partner with K’taka on Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Achim Burkart, Consul General, German Consulate, Bengaluru, has said that Germany is looking for partnership with Karnataka. The country is eager to work with the Indian state on green and renewable energy projects. Burkart established that Karnataka boasts of the highest share of renewable energy mix. This fact makes it an ideal destination for exploring […] Read more
LoI Signed Between DST & Germany’s Fraunhofer ISE to Facilitate Clean Energy Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a move towards fulfilling the goal of decarbonizing their economies, India and Germany have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a long-term collaboration focusing on hydrogen and clean energy technologies. The LoI was signed between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE). Fraunhofer ISE […] Read more
Dept of Science & Technology, Chandigarh Issues Tender for 4000kwp Canal Top Power Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Department of Science and Technology has issued a tender for the design, manufacture, supply, erection, testing and commissioning including warranty operation and maintenance for 10 years for a 4000kwp canal top solar photovoltaic power plant. The plant will be set up in Chandigarh. The bid submission start date is 21-02-2023 at 6:00 PM. The […] Read more
Fish Gills Used to Develop Rechargeable Metal-Air Battery Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists at INST, Mohali, under DST have come up with an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop rechargeable batteries Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, have recently come up with an efficient, low-cost […] Read more
DST Sets up 4 Centers for R&D in Clean Energy Storage Technologies Updated On Tue, Sep 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian government has stepped up its efforts to find solutions for energy storage with 4 centers as the country plans to increase the Renewable energy share in its energy mix. Identifying the need for renewable energy in the country’s power mix, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is gearing up its forces towards […] Read more
India Completes Solar PV Target 4 Years Early: DST Advisor Updated On Wed, Sep 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has achieved its solar power target 4 years ahead of its schedule, as a part of its climate change mitigation strategy, a senior official has said India has achieved its solar power target four-years ahead of its schedule, as a part of its climate change mitigation strategy, a senior official of the Central government’s Department of Science and Technology […] Read more
Greener Buildings in Orissa. Govt to consider Solar Power in Building Laws Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department also seeks to make adherence to energy efficient building code mandatory for obtaining the building plan approval in Urban Local Bodies. The state government of Odisha may soon make it mandatory for buildings to install solar panels on rooftops by making a provision in the building plan approval. In support of the new […] Read more
Govt to Launch Technology Centres on Solar Energy in Chennai Updated On Fri, Jan 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DST-IITM Solar Energy Harnessing Centre will focus on a wide range of research and technology development activities such as silicon solar cells that promise high efficiency and are suited for Indian conditions. The Department of Science and Technology is launching three technology centres in Chennai. The three centres will be located at the Indian […] Read more
