In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
DGTR Recommends Anti-Dumping Duty on EVA Sheets For Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The DGTR suggested that the purpose of anti-dumping duties is to eliminate injury caused to the domestic industry by the unfair trade practices of dumping and to re-establish open and fair competition in the Indian market. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings notification on the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning […] Read more
CCEA Approves Proposal For Setting Up 12 GW Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Scheme will mandate the use of both solar photovoltaic cells and modules manufactured domestically. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) proposal for implementation of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-ll for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects, […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for 20 MW Floating Solar Plant at its Anta Gas Station in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Jan 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is February 13, 2019, and the techno-commercial bid will open on the following day on February 14, 2019. The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has invited bids for a 20 MW of grid-connected floating solar project at its Anta gas power station in Rajasthan. The brief scope of work […] Read more
Organic Molecule Offering 12.25% Energy Efficiency Discovered Updated On Sat, Nov 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Scientists achieved a certified energy efficiency of 12.25 percent on an area of one square centimeter In a breakthrough development, scientists from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) have discovered a new organic molecule that absorbs more light than the conventional silicon used in solar cells. Teaming up with partners from the South China University of Technology […] Read more
ENGIE Acquires 90% Stake in Simpa Energy India Updated On Wed, Nov 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy ENGIE has acquired 90 percent stake in Simpa Energy India French clean energy giant ENGIE has acquired a controlling stake in Simpa Energy India Pvt Ltd the company announced. The move is set to expand ENGIE’s geographical footprint and accelerate the company’s growth. ENGIE has acquired 90 percent stake in Simpa Energy India from its […] Read more
Scientists Find Ways to Store Solar Energy Using Water Updated On Mon, Nov 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Eyeing to revolutionise the energy storage part of the solar energy industry, a team led by Professor Dr. S.P. Gon Chaudhuri have successfully converted solar energy into kinetic energy stored in water. When talking about solar energy, storage often becomes a sticking point due to the various limitations of existing models of batteries. Proving to […] Read more
Largest Solar Power Study to Date Discovers 25% Power Loss Updated On Mon, Nov 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have undertaken the largest study to date into the effectiveness of solar panels across the UK and discovered that parts of the country are suffering an overall power loss of up to 25% because of the issue of regional ‘hot spots’. Hot spots were also found to be more […] Read more
Need of Hour: Reduce | Reuse | Recycle Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy What happens to all the “green” infrastructure when it reaches the end of its life? The question is how will India dispose 100 gigawatt (GW) worth of solar panels in the next 20 years? While the production of solar energy is green, is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatment of […] Read more