What are polycrystalline solar panels? PolyCrystalline or MultiCrystalline solar panels are solar panels that consist of several crystals of silicon in a single PV cell. Several fragments of silicon are melted together to form the wafers of polycrystalline solar panels. In the case of polycrystalline solar panels, the vat of molten silicon used to produce […]
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MNRE to hold brainstorming session on renewable energy
Bengaluru: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is holding a brainstorming session for all stakeholders in the renewable energy sector amid a slowdown in commissioning of such projects mainly due to differences between the government and developers over issues such as ceiling tariffs and land acquisition. The ‘chintan baithak’ — the first of […]
Gujarat solar projects get bids of 600 MW despite low ceiling tariffs
BENGALURU: Gujarat’s fresh attempt to auction 700 mw of solar projects at Raghanesda Solar Park has attracted techno-commercial bids of 600 mw despite having an aggressive ceiling price of Rs 2.70 per unit, people close to the development said. The state’s renewable energy agency Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam (GUVNL) had cancelled the first auction for […]
Diesel generators will be the backbone of the building and construction industry in the coming years
Drivers of growth – Buildings & Construction The building and construction industry in India is poised to grow steadily as predicted by KPMG in a report where it highlighted that 9 crore houses needed to be built in India at an estimated investment of US$ 2 trillion to accomplish the “Housing for all by 2022” […]
Generator voltage output: Various types of generators in terms of output power
You should evaluate the right size of the generator before you venture out to purchase a generator for your home, office or factory. The calculation is straightforward, and will thus save you a lot of time, energy and money. The Calculation As a standard rule, companies rate the generator output in Watts (W) or KiloWatts […]
Generator accessories: Various genset accessories and their function
There are various regions in India that are prone to power outages. Therefore, generators have become one of the most sought-after appliances in almost every home and office today. People use either portable generators or standby generators depending on their requirement. However, both these generators need accessories to function properly. Let’s take a look at […]
Generator prices in India and their areas of application
The generator market in India is quite large catering to a wide cross-section of different types of users. The market comprises two broad user categories – industrial generator users and residential generator users. Generators can be classified on the basis of fuels used for providing primary power (mechanical energy) to generate electric power. The various […]
Generator on rent: How do genset rental services work in India?
You are probably familiar with services such as renting a house or renting a car but might not be so familiar with services such as renting consumer durables and furniture or even generator on hire. You must know that renting is popular among businesses because the expenditure incurred on renting is treated as revenue expenditure […]
Permissible noise and emission levels for generators that run on petrol and kerosene
Undoubtedly, generators are a boon for the growth of industries, factories and households. However, they make a lot of noise while operating and they even emit harmful gases & particulate matter. The emissions are detrimental for the environment and they deteriorate the quality of air. On the other hand, the excessive noise generated due to […]
Basic CPCB guidelines that genset users in India should follow to ensure proper installation, maintenance and disposal of generators
Generators contribute to both air and noise pollution. Most of the domestic and industrial gensets run on diesel. Some of the local generators run on kerosene as well, thereby giving rise to air pollution. Moreover, it is eminent that gensets cause high levels of noise pollution as well. With the view of ensuring a healthy […]
Why several large companies in India are opting for solar powered generators over conventional diesel generators
India is a developing nation with several large industries coming up in the country. Some of the top multinational companies have their industrial plants and factories in India. However, Indian industries face a perennial problem of power shortage. The demand for electricity is much greater than its supply thereby forcing these factories to use generators […]
Generator safety checklist: Precautionary measures genset users should be aware of
A generator is a handy appliance to have in the house or industry. The genset generator is your best friend during power outages, as you rely on this appliance to keep your machines running. At the same time, you have to be careful when handling your genset for home or factory. Failure to do so […]