Government Model School Plans to install Solar Panels Updated On Sat, Aug 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School has taken an initiative to install a solar power system. This comes after the successful installation of eco innovation kit on the campus. The school is focused on converting most of its energy dependence to solar power by installing solar panels on the campus. The Thiruvananthapuram based school […] Read more
Uganda Debuts Solar-Powered Bus Updated On Thu, Jul 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Kiira Motors‘s solar-powered bus has made a public debut in Uganda. Recently the company showcased the solar powered bus named Kayoola at Uganda’s capital. The bus has 35 seats and is the first public bus in Africa to be powered by the Sun. According to the chief engineer of the project, Mairo Obuwa, engines of […] Read more
UK Renewable Energy Leaders releases a new Commercial Rooftop Solar PV Guide Updated On Wed, Jul 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Two renewable energy leaders in the United Kingdom, Renewable Energy Association and BRE National Solar Centre have released a new Rooftop Solar PV Guide for installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on commercial rooftops, which will be of great help to both tenants and landlords of commercial buildings in their bids to decrease energy costs and […] Read more
India, US solar case: WTO Appellate Body to Deliver Verdict by September Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) appellate body is expected to deliver its verdict on an appeal by India in its solar mission dispute with the United States by September. The appellate body of WTO is a standing body that includes seven officials. It listens to the appeals from reports issued by panels in disputes involving […] Read more
District Panchayat in Kasaragod, Kerela commissions 15KW solar plant Updated On Mon, Jul 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy The panchayat office in Kasargod district of Kerela commissioned a 15kW solar plant. This solar plant is expected to reduce the investment envisaged on setting up energy-saving projects. The solar panels installed by KELTRON at the office building at a cost of Rs.15.25 lakh, can supply 7-8 kW power to the Kerala State Electricity Board […] Read more
Solar-powered oxygen delivery system saving lives in Uganda Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy There is a twist in the use of renewable energy; now solar power is being used in saving children’s lives in Africa. Asolar poweared oxygen delivery system created by Michael Hawkes, an assistant professor in the University of Alberta’s Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is providing concentrated oxygen in hospitals for children suffering from severe […] Read more
SunPower’s four-megawatt solar power system is under construction at CSUF Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that construction is underway on a four-megawatt SunPower solar power system at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)’s three parking areas. The university will purchase the solar power from solar power system under a PPA that offers competitive rates. According to CSUF this will enable the university to offset over one-third of their peak electrical […] Read more
NHPC planning to set up 600MW solar project at Koyna dam in Maharashtra Updated On Mon, Jun 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) as part of an initiative to expand its solar portfolio is reportedly planning to set a 600-MW solar project at the Koyna dam in Maharashtra. NHPC is carrying out financial and feasibility study for the project. The company t plans to set up floating solar panels with pumped storage system […] Read more
Average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind could decrease by 59% by 2025: IRENA Updated On Thu, Jun 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in its latest report revealed that average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind technologies could decrease by between 26 and 59 per cent by 2025. The report, The Power to Change: Solar and Wind Cost Reduction Potential to 2025, finds that with the right regulatory and policy frameworks in […] Read more