Researchers have designed a device that is effective and offer low-cost solution for storing solar energy Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar energy can be stored by converting it into hydrogen. But current methods are too expensive and don’t last long. Researchers at EPFL and CSEM have designed a device using commercially available solar cells and none of the usual rare metals that outperforms in stability, efficiency and cost. One of the solutions to store solar […] Read more
Global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during 2016-2022: Sandler Research Updated On Mon, Aug 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sandler Research in its latest report “Global smart solar market 2016-2022” forecasts global smart solar market to grow at a CAGR of 15.22% during the period 2016-2020. One of the key trends for market growth will be increasing demand for solutions and services due to advances in technology and components, such as smart meters, solar […] Read more
Historic Bombay Presidency Radio Club installs net metered rooftop solar Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy The historic Bombay Presidency Radio Club has turned to solar to meet its energy needs. SolarTown Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has commissioned a 41kW net-metered solar rooftop system at the historical club. It has been estimated that the club will be saving more than Rs. 8,50,000 annually from the newly installed solar system. Also, SolarTown […] Read more
Amara Raja Group commissions 1.2MW rooftop solar project at Nunegundlapalli Updated On Sat, Aug 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy At an event held on the occasion of Amara Raja Skill Development Centre’s first batch convocation, Dr Ramachandra N Galla, Chairman, Amara Raja Group announced the commission of a 1.2MW rooftop solar unit at the plant located at Nunegundlapalli village near Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. The project is spread over 1,00,000 sq ft, and is […] Read more
IFC to invest up to USD 125 mn in Hero Future Energies Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced to invest up to USD 125 million with IFC Global Infrastructure Fund in Hero Future Energies. The USD 125 million of equity and proceeds will be used to fund the construction of solar and wind power plant projects. Hero Future Energies Pvt Ltd plans to have a total installed […] Read more
CECEP SOLAR to showcase its new products alongside its double-glazed modules at REI Expo 2016 Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy China based firm CECEP SOLAR will showcase its new products including 60 pieces of 290W high efficiency polycrystalline modules, colored light double-glazed modules, black silicon diamond-wire cells, PERC cells, off-grid products and solar street lamps at the 10th Renewable Energy India Expo (REI 2016),starting on 7th September. CECEP SOLAR‘s colored double-glazed module, half-cell double-glazed module, conventional 275W polycrystalline […] Read more
SMA introduces new Sunny Central 2500-EV-US central inverter Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy SMA has started taking orders for its newest central inverter, which is not only ideal for 1500 VDC applications but is also UL certified to the new UL 62109 standard. The latest from SMA, Sunny Central 2500-EV-US offers 2500kVA at 1500 VDC, facilitating EPCs, developers and owners to benefit from cost reductions due to balance-of-system […] Read more
REC Solar appoints Matt Walz, a Duke Energy executive as chief executive officer Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy REC Solar has announced the appointment of Matt Walz as chief executive officer. Walz has worked at Duke Energy for 12 years and joined REC Solar after serving on the company’s board of directors. Walz brings to REC Solar leadership experience in renewable energy, retail electric supply and wholesale generation. Building off his tenure as […] Read more
Cooch Behar’s 51 enclaves to get solar water pumps for power, irrigation Updated On Thu, Aug 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy North Bengal Development Minister Rabindranath Ghosh has stated that solar-based water pumping units would be set up in the 51 enclaves that had become a part of India last year, following the historic exchange of land between India and Bangladesh. The step is being taken in a bid to make residents of enclaves in Cooch […] Read more