Chennai Corporation Buildings to Run on Solar Energy Updated On Sat, Aug 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The earlier plan which included the installation on 1,000 buildings has been tweaked down to 662 Chennai corporation buildings such as schools, primary health centers, offices, public halls, and dispensaries. The Tamil Nadu state government has approved its long-awaited plan to install rooftop solar panels at Greater Chennai Corporation buildings in order to reduce dependency […] Read more
MNRE Tweaks ‘storage’ in Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ministry has emphasized on the use of pumped hydro, compressed air and flywheel technology for the power storage purposes. Widening the scope of power storage in its Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, MNRE has removed the word ‘battery’ from certain clauses in order to encourage use of other means of power storage devices. Further, the ministry […] Read more
India Launches ‘Scale Up of Access to Clean Energy’ Scheme Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Aiming at providing ease of access to clean energy, the scheme is targeting the underprivileged areas of the states Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. In a bid to promote the use of clean energy, President has given nod to cabinet approved ‘Scale Up of Access to Clean Energy’ Scheme. Aiming at providing ease of access […] Read more
President assents Continuation Of Phase 3 of Off-Grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The funds for Solar PV application implementation would be met from Plan allocation made during financial years 2018-19 onward with an overall Plan Outlay of Rs. 656 Crores. After the cabinet approved the continuation of Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme – Phase III in financial year 2018-19, the President’s assent has deemed the continuation […] Read more
Airbus’ High Altitude Solar Aircraft ‘Zephyr’ Flies for 26 Straight Days Updated On Thu, Aug 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy The purpose of the Airbus aircraft is to provide local satellite-like services. It is believed to endure like a satellite, focuses like an aircraft and is cheaper than either of them. European aerospace giant, Airbus claims a 26-day run of its High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite unmanned aircraft, Zephyr in a single stretch. The purpose of the […] Read more
5,500 Churches in UK Run on Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The sudden shift to renewable energy by the churches in UK has hit the fossil fuel companies hard. London based religious charity ‘Christian Aid’ has proclaimed that 5,500 churches in UK have started depending completely on renewable energy sources for their operations. “Renewable energy is now a mainstream power source,” Emma Pinchbeck, the executive director […] Read more
Greenrays Kicks Off 200kwp Solar Rooftop Plant with Net-Metering at Navi Mumbai Updated On Tue, Jul 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. Mumbai based Greenrays Enersol has successfully commissioned 200 kWp roof top solar plant for a High tension (HT) customer at Navi Mumbai. Moreover, the plant also received net-metering sanction from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) […] Read more
Goa Legislator Seeks Law Mandating Solar Panels on Hotel’s Rooftop Updated On Sat, Jul 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Similar stress was given by the opposition Congress party MLAs to install the solar panels not only on the hotels but also on the government buildings which would help power generation. To solve the electric power disruptions in the state, Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly, Michael Lobo said during the ongoing session that the […] Read more
Chinese Solar Panels Dumping Causes Loss of 2 Lakh Jobs: Report Updated On Fri, Jul 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The loss of jobs came on the heels of disproportion in the trade patterns between India and China and a faulty implementation of interest safeguarding policies. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce estimated loss of 2 lakh jobs in the country due to dumping of Chinese solar panels. The loss of jobs came on the […] Read more
