Scientists Use Plant Bacteria to Harness Sunlight Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s dye that converts solar energy into potential food for the plant. Seeking technical advancement in solar cells, scientists from University of British Colombia used the bacteria of plants, which is responsible for photosynthesis, to collect solar energy. The experiment is based on the principal of bacteria’s […] Read more
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
SEBI Permits ‘ReNew Power’ to Float IPO Updated On Tue, Jul 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ReNew Power IPO comprises of new shares worth Rs 2,600 crore. The move also comes with an additional offer for sale of over 94 million equity shares by existing shareholders. In a substantial addition to solar industry, market watchdog SEBI sanctions Goldman Sachs’ ReNew Power to float its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The ReNew […] Read more
Myanmar Signs ISA Framework Agreement; Becomes 68th Member Updated On Sat, Jul 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of the ‘Delhi Dialogue 10’ of the India-ASEAN summit in New Delhi, the Minister of International Cooperation of Myanmar, Kyaw Tin has handed over the ISA Framework Agreement to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. Taking a step forward to combat climate change, Myanmar has recently joined the India-led International Solar Alliance […] Read more
NIWE Installs LiDAR for Offshore Wind Resource Assessment at Gulf of Khambat Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy In order to be competitive, developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast. The Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, […] Read more
Magenta Power Launches ‘Grow Green’ Initiative for Sapling Plantation Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Through this program, Magenta Power aims to create greater awareness among people towards use of clean energy in urban areas, reiterating brand’s commitment to early adoption of green solutions. Renewable energy solutions provider Magenta Power has launched its ‘Grow Green’ initiative at pan India level for the sapling plantation. As a part of the initiative, for every […] Read more
PV + Energy Storage will be Cheapest Energy Soln in 10 Years: Li Zhenguo Updated On Fri, Jul 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Once the economic efficiency of the PV and energy storage is realized, traditional fossil fuels will be quickly replaced, Li said. China-based LONGi Group President Li Zhenguo said that within ten years, photovoltaic plus energy storage will become the cheapest energy solution. He was speaking at the 9th China-Germany Economic and Technical Cooperation Forum in […] Read more
NIWE, has installed a remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off the Gujarat Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Developers are encouraged to deploy most advanced technologies IREDA, a non-banking financial institution under the Ministry has conducted studies with foreign assistance during the last three years and current year Most of renewable energy projects in the country are being implemented by the private sector developers selected through a transparent bidding process. In order to […] Read more
A target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022 has been set Updated On Thu, Jul 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 in the country The Government is promoting development of solar energy in the country by providing various fiscal and promotional incentives The Government has set a target of installing 40 GW of grid connected rooftop solar capacity in the country including Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) by […] Read more
