Laos, India, And US Made Modules Exhibit Highest Defect Rates-Kiwi Research Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy The latest report by Kiwi Research, claims that Modules made in Laos, India, and the U.S. exhibit the highest module defect rates, exceeding 8% (percentages are per batch of PSI samples). The report drew this conclusion based on defect rates observed during PSI across various manufacturing countries. The study stated, “This trend can be attributed […] Read more
UK: BW ESS & Sungrow Operationalize 100MW/331MWh BESS Project Updated On Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 by Saurenergy BW ESS and Sungrow announced the commercial operation of the 100MW/331MWh Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS). Installed with Sungrow’s BESS 3-hour PowerTitan 2.0, the Bramley project can play a vital role in bolstering UK energy security and fortifying the resilience of the electricity system. The project is connected to the UK grid 132kV electric […] Read more
Only 30-40% of EV Supply Chain Localized: ICRA Updated On Thu, Feb 20th, 2025 by Saurenergy Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency, ICRA found that at present, only 30-40% of the EV supply chain is localized. There has been substantial localization in traction motors, control units, and battery management systems over the years, while battery cells, which constitute 35-40% of a vehicle’s cost, are still entirely imported. The relatively low localization […] Read more
Covestro Sources Renewable Energy From 90 MW Ørsted Project Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Covestro, a polymer materials supplier, has four US sites that have reached net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions through the allocation of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). This achievement is a result of Covestro’s existing virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ørsted. Under this agreement, Denmark-based Ørsted provides Covestro with 90 MW of renewable energy capacity, reducing […] Read more
Trina Tracker Opens 3 GW Solar Manufacturing Factory In Saudi Arabia Updated On Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy TrinaTracker, a smart solar tracking solutions provider and a Trinasolar subsidiary has established a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The facility is set to begin operations in Q1 2025. Trina Tracker for Renewable Energy, helps the company enhance its localization and its distribution and service capabilities in the MEA region. The factory is part […] Read more
Retired Wind Turbine Blades To Be Used For Road Construction Updated On Mon, Feb 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy A Chinese research team has developed an innovative technology to repurpose aging wind turbine blades, offering a sustainable solution to the growing challenge of decommissioned turbines. After five years of research, the team, led by Tang Zhicheng from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has introduced a method that […] Read more
Sineng Electric Commissions 50MW/200MWh Microgrid BESS Updated On Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 by Saurenergy Sineng Electric has announced the commissioning of a 50MW/200MWh microgrid battery energy storage system (BESS). This source-grid-load-storage integrated project imposes stringent requirements for grid-forming energy storage solutions. As part of the 6.1 GW renewable energy base in Xinjiang, the microgrid project spans nearly 1,000 square kilometers. It operates across off-grid, grid-following, and grid-forming modes, featuring […] Read more
Canadian Solar To Deliver 960 MWh ESS In Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that e-STORAGE, a part of its subsidiary CSI Solar Co., Ltd. (CSI Solar), has signed a contract with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). This agreement, made through CIP’s fifth fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V, is for the delivery of a 240 MW/960 MWh battery energy storage system in Summerfield, South Australia. e-STORAGE, a […] Read more
G7 Countries Are Building 10% Of Planned Solar Projects: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2025 by Saurenergy The pipeline of prospective utility-scale solar and wind capacity grew by a fifth last year, but the world’s richest countries account for only a fraction of new construction, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The Global Solar Power Tracker and Global Wind Power Tracker include all projects that have been announced, […] Read more
