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
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
IPPAI announces the 17th edition of the Regulators and Policymakers Retreat Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI) has announced the 17th edition of its flagship event Regulators and Policymakers Retreat (RPR 2016), to be held at The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort in Goa from September 22-25, 2016. Top policymakers and regulators from the power and allied sectors from across the country will participate in […] Read more
MNRE to introduce three new products under off grid and decentralized solar PV application scheme Updated On Fri, Aug 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is gearing up to introduce three new products under off grid and decentralized solar PV application scheme. The ministry is also inviting comments on the new products which can be sent to tarun.singh@nic.in before 10th September. The three products include LED based street light, SPV based solar storages […] Read more
TMEIC to deliver 17 units of its Solar Ware 1667 PV inverters for solar project in Hawaii Updated On Wed, Aug 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC) has received an order of 17 units of its SOLAR WARE 1667 outdoor PV inverters with a salt damage prevention specification for a utility scale solar power plant currently under construction on Oahu island of Hawaii. The plant is being built by Eurus Energy America Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary […] Read more
Waaree Energies installs solar rooftop panels at Growel’s corporate office in Mumbai Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Waaree energies have installed solar rooftop panels at Growel’s corporate office located in Growel’s Mall– one of the most popular shopping centers in Kandivali, Mumbai. Waaree notes that that solar panel system has played a significant role in reducing the shopping mall’s carbon footprint – eliminating almost 2, 23, 200 kg of carbon dioxide. The complete […] Read more
You would soon see higher capacity, higher power density inverters for the local markets: ABB Updated On Tue, Aug 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy In an Exclusive interview with Saur Energy International – Xavier Scaria, LPG Manager – Solar Inverters, ABB asserted that the organization has a significant role to play in decoupling the growth of carbon emissions in a growing economy like India. He also pointed out about the company’s roadmap, project and challenges. Edited excerpts from the […] Read more