Solar Can Go Subsidy Free in China, Finds Study Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a study that puts the incredible drop in solar prices in context, a study by researchers in China and Sweden has concluded that 344 prefecture level Chinese cities can afford to buy solar powered electricity at a price lower than the existing grid. The paper was published in Nature Energy, a British peer reviewed […] Read more
Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […] Read more
Nordex Installed 242 Wind Turbines in H1 2019, Expects Strong Second Half Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Nordex Group has reportedly installed a total of 242 wind turbines in 13 countries with a combined output of 778.1 MW in the first half of the year. The Nordex Group has released its financial figures for the latest quarter and the first half of the current year. It has been reported that the […] Read more
Innergex Nears Completion of 600 MW Worth of RE Projects in Texas Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Innergex has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas will be in commercial operation by the end of the year. Canadian renewable energy solutions firm, Innergex Renewable Energy has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas are nearing completion and expects both […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
RES and Algonquin to Jointly Develop 480 MW Wind Farm in Texas Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy RES has announced the agreement to jointly develop the 480 MW Maverick Creek Wind Project in Texas with Algonquin RES (Renewable Energy Systems), one of the world’s largest independent renewable energy companies, has announced the agreement to jointly develop the 480 MW Maverick Creek Wind Project in Texas with Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Maverick Creek […] Read more
Neoen Bags Two Solar Projects Worth 108 MW in Europe Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Neoen has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. Neoen, one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing independent producers of exclusively renewable energy has announced that it has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. […] Read more
Vattenfall to Build Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Project in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has announced that it will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. The total capacity […] Read more
Australia Offers USD 340 Million in Climate Funding to Pacific Islands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australia will be granting a USD 340 million climate change package to the pacific island countries to help them invest in renewable energy projects Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Australia will be granting an AU$ 500 million (USD 340 million) climate change package to the pacific island countries. The move to grant the […] Read more
