Solar Energy at Bhandup Treatment Plant soon Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to install a solar power system at Asia’s largest water treatment plant in Bhandup as part of its broader energy efficiency upgrade. The authority has decided to set-up a state-of-art solar unit by October, which is expected to generate around 2.5MW power. Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, Additional Municipal Commissioner […] Read more
Kerala State Electricity Board’s solar panel atop dam gets ready Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) dam-top solar project located on the Banasura Sagar Dam at Padinharethara in Wayanad district is all set for commissioning. Developed with an estimated cost of Rs.4.293 crore, the dam-top solar plant is expected to generate five lakh units of power a year. Installed on the dam-top road at a length […] Read more
SECI Setting up of Rs 1500 Cr Payment Security Fund for VGF Scheme under JNNSM Updated On Sat, Aug 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Government of India launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010 and set a target of 1, 00,000 MW of grid connected solar power by 2022 to address India’s energy security challenge. The Government of India introduced the concept of viability gap funding mechanism in implementation of JNNSM Phase II wherein solar projects are […] Read more
SMA taking over complete technical operational management of largest PV farm in Denmark Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy SMA Solar Technology AG has announced that it is taking over complete technical operational management of Denmark’s largest PV farm on behalf of WIRCON GmbH. The PV farm near Lerchenborg has been on the utility grid since December 2015, it generates approximately 60 million kWh of electric current per year, which is enough to supply […] Read more
Scientists At The Australian National University Set Solar Thermal Record Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Australian National University (ANU) scientists have set a world record for efficiency for a solar thermal dish generating steam that could be used for power stations. Scientists at ANU designed and built a new receiver for the solar concentrator dish, halving losses and achieving a 97 per cent conversion of sunlight into steam. This solar […] Read more
Haryana to get 3,050 solar water pumps Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy In a bid to encourage farmers go solar; Haryana government has announced to install 3,050 solar water pumps of 2 HP, 5 HP and 10 HP in the current financial year in the state with 90 per cent subsidy. 3050 solar water pumps will be installed will be installed with 10 percent farmer’s share and […] Read more
AES to install and commission two energy storage arrays totaling 37.5 MW for SDG&E Updated On Fri, Aug 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy The subsidiary of AES Corporation, AES Energy Storage has entered into two contracts with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). AES will deploy 37.5 MW of Advancion Energy Storage Arrays at sites in San Diego County, California. The SDG&E-owned energy storage arrays will help to improve regional reliability and integrate greater amounts of renewable energy […] Read more
Natcore Technology bags 200 MW Solar Project in Vietnam Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy US-based Natcore Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an unnamed European developer of international renewable energy projects and a Vietnamese consortium, under which the organization will be forming a separate company to develop a 200 MW solar energy project in Vietnam. The cost of the project is expected to be around approximately US$300 […] Read more
NV Energy seeks approval for 100 MW solar project Updated On Wed, Aug 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy NV Energy is working quite obediently to hold its ground in solar industry, by seeking approval for a huge 100 MW PV plant in Nevada within its Emissions Reduction and Capacity Replacement second amendment filing. Also, the company plan to let go off a 257 MW coal power plant earlier than scheduled. The Eldorado Valley, […] Read more
