Glass with Switchable Opacity Could Improve Solar Cells and LEDs Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Switchable glass available today is quite expensive because it uses transparent conducting layers to apply a voltage across the entire glass. Using nanoscale grass-like structures, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have created glass that lets through a large amount of light while appearing hazy. This is the first time that glass has been […] Read more
China’s Longi Plans Solar Equipment Manufacturing Facility in India Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The plan to set up a factory in India by LONGi, the world’s largest monocrystalline solar wafer maker, comes in backdrop to Union government’s proposal to make it mandatory for firms to have local manufacturing capability to bid for the world’s largest solar tender of 20 gigawatts (GW). LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd is […] Read more
Greenlight Planet Rolls Out Next-Generation Solar Lamps with Cheaper Pricing & Better Quality Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Greenlight Planet boasts the new devices are more powerful versions than existing solar lamps and with a dramatic increase in brightness and phone-charging capacity. Green energy startup Greenlight Planet, which has operations in India and Africa, has announced the launch of a new line of solar lanterns, the Sun King Pro 400, Sun King Pro […] Read more
EDF Renewable Services Provides O&M Services to 146 MWp Bolero Solar Plant in Chile Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Bolero facility, jointly owned by EDF EN Chile and Marubeni, sells the energy produced onto the Chilean spot market. EDF Renewable Services (EDF RS) announced today that it has begun full operations and maintenance services for Chile’s second largest solar park – the 146 megawatt peak (MWp) Bolero Solar PV plant located in the […] Read more
Mumbai Temple Harnesses Solar Power to Reduce Annual Power Bills By 40 Percent Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The prominent Manas Mandir derasar in Shahapur has installed solar rooftop panels that will reduce pollution and save 40 percent of its annual cost of electricity. Many Mosques and temples in several parts of India have started to harness electricity from renewable energy sources. This time, the prominent temple in Mumbai, Manas Mandir derasar in […] Read more
Pune’s Famous Temple Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir Goes Completely Solar Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A popular temple in Pune, Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir installs solar panels that will further provide power to at least 20 households. In a significant development, Laxmibai Dagdusheth Datta Mandir, a famous temple in Budhwar Peth in Pune has installed a solar power generation plant that has become its exclusive power supply source. Besides, these […] Read more
Old Mutual to Build 50 MW Solar Power Plants in Zimbabwe Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The projects will entail the construction of two solar power plants in Gwanda and Chipinge Old Mutual plans to construct solar power projects in Zimbabwe with capacity to generate at least 50 megawatts, a senior official has said. The projects will entail the construction of two solar power plants in Gwanda and Chipinge, Old Mutual […] Read more
Australia Formally Joins International Solar Alliance, Says Will Support Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Australia’s expertise in solar technologies and research will be shared globally with the formal creation of the International Solar Alliance. Australia has joined the International Solar Alliance, saying it will support the government’s commitment to clean energy cooperation and help meet the Paris Agreement emission targets, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said. “Australia’s expertise in […] Read more
Yogi Adityanath Govt Approves Solar Energy Policy to Generate 10,700 MW Green Power Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Uttar Pradesh government has approved new Solar Energy Policy-2017 that aims to generate 10,700MW electricity through solar panels. The Yogi Adityanath Government has given nod to a new Solar Energy Policy-2017 which would be effective for five years until 2022. Under the new policy, 10,000 surya mitras will be appointed in the state. According […] Read more