Polysilicon Prices Continue Slide, Developers Hopeful Of Lower Solar Module Prices Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy For all the record capacity additions and installations in solar power, polysilicon prices have continued their downward move, halfway into 2023. Rising polysilicon prices, Prices that had peaked at CNY (Chinese Yuan) 360,000/mt ($39/kg) have dropped to as low as 80,000 CNY/Mt (around $9.5 /kg), helping push down solar panel costs for manufacturers. Even as […] Read more
University of Freiburg Leads Breakthrough in Aluminum-Ion Battery Research Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy A team led by the University of Freiburg has made remarkable strides in aluminium ion battery chemistry, bringing us closer to a viable alternative to traditional batteries that rely on rare and challenging-to-recycle resources like lithium. Aluminium, being abundantly available in the Earth’s crust, offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution, along with improved safety […] Read more
Toyota’s AI Technique To Aid In Faster Designing Of EVs Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has now unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to amplify vehicle designers. The institute said that new technological intervention could aid in fighting the constraints in the development of designs of Electric Vehicles (EVs) manually. With the new technology, designers can leverage publicly available text-to-image generative AI tools as […] Read more
CEA Issues Norms For Field Efficiency Tests For Pumped Storage Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has issued fresh guidelines for the field efficiency tests in hydropower plants and pumped hydro storage projects to bring uniformity in the sector and to avoid disputes. The new norms define the testing agency, its role, and the standards to be used in such testing. “This…is to provide a uniform […] Read more
MNRE Extends Deadline For Solar Park Scheme Upto 2025-26 Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now issued an official notification, ordering an extension in the deadline for developing solar parks under the Solar Park Scheme and ultra mega solar power projects in the country. The new order from the ministry said that the deadline had been extended till March 31, 2026, without […] Read more
Need A PLI Scheme For Grid-Scale Storage Systems: RK Singh Updated On Wed, Jun 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Power Minister RK Singh publicly batted for starting a dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for grid-scale storage systems. The statement has opened up speculations about the intention of the government to create a new scheme in this direction. Speaking at a public Delhi, the Minister for New and Renewable Energy said that renewable […] Read more
UEA’s Princeton Digital Group & Tata Power Collaborate For RE Supply to Indian Data Centre Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy UAE-based Mubadala Investment Company has announced a partnership between its investee firms, Princeton Digital Group (PDG) and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited. This collaboration was meant to utilise green power for a Mumbai-based data center. With this collaboration, eco-friendly electricity will be supplied to the PDG’s flagship data centers in India. As per the agreement, […] Read more
Chinese Battery Manufacturer EVE Energy Scores Second Gigawatt Scale US Deal Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy China based lithium-ion battery manufacturer EVE Energy has signed a deal with American Battery Solutions for 5GWh of LFP lithium-ion cells a year for ABS’s TeraStor platform. The master supply agreement (MSA) will see American Battery Solutions (ABS ESS) procure 5GWh of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from Eve for its grid-scale energy storage […] Read more
SOFAR Unveils PowerNano and C&I ESS PowerIn at Intersolar Updated On Tue, Jun 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy SOFAR, a leading provider of PV & ESS solutions, unveiled its latest technological innovation microinverter system SOFAR PowerNano, and the C&I ESS PowerIn during Powering Forward New Product Launch at Intersolar. With this, the company claims to be officially completing an all-scenario portfolio covering residential, CI and utility sectors, ranging from micro to utility solutions. […] Read more
