India will become the third biggest solar market globally in 2017: Bridge to India Updated On Tue, May 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy As of March 2017, India has already installed 12.2 gw of utility scale solar power, it said. India will become the third biggest solar market globally in 2017, says India Solar Handbook 2017 by Bridge to India, a consulting and knowledge service provider in the clean technology market. With 8.8 gw (giga watt) of projected […] Read more
AMU’s answer to minority tag is nanotech, solar research Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy What is little known about AMU is the kind of path-breaking research the institution is doing in the areas of nanotechnology and solar energy. The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a nearly 100-year-old institution born out of the independence movement and the quest to modernise Muslim education, has often been a victim of minority politics that […] Read more
India assists Mauritania with $65.68 million for solar-diesel hybrid rural electrification Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy New Delhi has approved letters of credit worth $65.68 million for a solar-diesel hybrid rural electrification project in the North African country, the Embassy of Mali, which is also accredited to the country, has said. Despite very low trade between India and Mauritania, New Delhi has approved letters of credit worth $65.68 million for a […] Read more
SECI issues NIT for the engagement of Agency for hiring of Professional Support Staff at its registered office Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Last date for submission of the bid for engagement of Agency for hiring of Professional Support Staff at Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is 5th June 2017. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) is inviting bids from the eligible Bidders/Firms/Agencies to participate in the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for “The engagement of […] Read more
Railways to save Rs 41,000 crore in next 10 years on energy on account of its thrust on solar power generation Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Railways is committed to reach the target of generating 1,000 MW solar power across the country in the coming years” Union minister Suresh Prabhu recently said the railways will save Rs 41,000 crore in the next 10 years on energy cost on account of its thrust on solar power generation and electrification. “In the next […] Read more
BHEL’s Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Portfolio touches 370 MW mark Updated On Sat, May 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has prototyped floating Solar power plant and solar PV based charging stations for charging electric vehicles Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has announced that its solar energy portfolio crossed the 370 megawatt (MW) mark in 2016-17. It comprises of 360 MW ground-mounted solar power plants and 10 MW rooftop power […] Read more
DHL inaugurates Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered Service Center in India Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in Goregaon, Mumbai, the 25,000 sq ft DHL facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption of grid electricity by 30 percent. Dr. Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL recently inaugurated Asia Pacific’s 1st solar powered DHL Service Center in India. The 25,000 square feet DHL’s facility uses solar-powered panels that reduce the consumption […] Read more
Indian Railways looking to set up Rs. 200 crore 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project cost of the 50 MW solar power plant is estimated to be around Rs. 200 crore. Of the total cost, 20 per cent will be borne by the Indian Railways. The Indian Railways is reportedly looking to set up a 50 MW solar power plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, through Railway Energy Management Company […] Read more
ISRO develops an android app for computing the solar energy potential of a place Updated On Tue, Apr 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy The android app is considered to be a “very useful” tool for installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels that is used for tapping solar energy, it said. Computation of solar energy potential is essential to select the locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) thermal power plants. The use of remote sensing observations from geostationary satellite sensors […] Read more
