Kalka-Shimla Railway Stations to Be Solar-Powered by March 2018 Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 18 railway stations that will be equipped with solar panels include Kalka, Taksal, Ghumman, Koti, Sanwara, Dharampur, Kumarhatti, Barog, Solan, Salogra, Kandaghat, Kanoh, Kathleeghat, Shoghi, Taradevi, Jutogh, Summer Hill and Shimla. In a significant development, the Kalka-Shimla railways track that comprises of 18 stations will be fully solar powered by March 2018. The 18 […] Read more
The Largest Solar Power Plant in the Aegean Region Completed By Asunim Turkey Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Project planning and engineering was done by Asunim’s international engineering department on a rugged and very complicated terrain. Asunim recently connected 40,3 MW SPP to the grid and is proud to add this reference to its EPC and Operation and Maintenance portfolio. Asunim is one of the leading EPC companies in Turkey with a long […] Read more
GCL-SI Super 2.5 MW Solar Block Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: GCL System Integration Technology (GCL-SI) launched its first modular PV power plant system. The ‘Super 2.5 MW Solar Block’ system utilizes GCL-SI’s 96-cell modules with a specially developed horizontal single axis tracker to accommodate the large-area modules as well as an all-inone Inverter Power Container for 1500V DC system voltage. Product Feature: The […] Read more
Probe on Surging Duty for Solar Cell Imports Began By Government Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is targeting to 100 GW solar capacity by 2022. The current installed capacity is about 15 GW. India began to probe to determine imposition of safeguard duty on surging imports of solar cells with a view to protect domestic manufacturers. Domestic manufacturers have approached the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) with a complaint that […] Read more
US Announces $12 Million to Advance Early-Stage Solar Research Updated On Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The funding for solar research will advance solar forecasting technologies in a coordinated way with partnerships between national labs, universities, and industry. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $12 million in new funding for eight projects to advance predictive modeling capabilities for solar generation. “These models will lead to more accurate forecasts of solar […] Read more
Ultimate Sun Systems Opens New Mumbai Office and Partners with ANB New and Renewable Energy Updated On Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Ultimate Sun Systems will look to rely upon the experience and expertise from ANB New and Renewable Energy LLP to help the company spread its eco-friendly, energy efficient, and high-return solutions in the crucial Maharashtra region. Ultimate Sun Systems (USS), a renewable energy solutions company has announced the opening of a new office in Mumbai […] Read more
China is Building a Solar Power Highway That Can Charge Electric Cars Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar power highway is expected to produce 280 MWh of electricity a year – enough to power the village’s street lights. China is building a 2 km stretch of solar highway that will be able to generate electricity from sunlight. The two-kilometre-long highway located in Jinan could charge electric cars as they are travelling […] Read more
Strict Quality Norms imposed for Solar Equipment and Components to restrict low quality Solar PV equipment in Indian market: Shri R.K. Singh Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today, informed that there is no formal specific information relating to any specific solar equipment or component being of low quality and sold in Indian market. Shri Singh further informed […] Read more
US Takes India Back To World Trade Organisation in Solar Power Issue Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In 2013, Washington had complained to the WTO, claiming that US exports of solar items to India had declined by 90% since 2011 because of India’s “discriminatory practices”. India has failed to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling on solar power, the United States will tell the WTO’s dispute settlement body (DSB) next month, […] Read more