Sweden Tries Solar-Powered Hybrid Truck On Public Roads Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel-covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar-powered truck has been developed in a research project partly funded by the government agency of innovation Vinnova […] Read more
SOFAR Emphasizes Presence in South America With Its PV, ESS Portfolio Updated On Thu, Aug 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Energy solutions company SOFAR presented its latest innovations covering residential, C&I and utility applications at the Intersolar South America 2023. This platform is one of the largest and most influential exhibitions for South America’s renewable energy industry. SOFAR introduced the 40-75KTLX-G3-LV series three-phase low-voltage C&I inverter specialized for the Brazilian market, which caters to the needs […] Read more
RERC Approves Norms For Grid-Connected DRE Generating Systems Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has now approved its grid-connected distributed renewable energy (DRE) generating systems regulations. In its latest suo motto order, the Commission modified some of its proposed provisions as mentioned in its draft norms. These regulations are named RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023. The […] Read more
Renewables Led To Saving Of $520bn in Fuel Costs Globally: IRENA Updated On Wed, Aug 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) claimed that the global power sector saved $520 billion in fuel costs last year, owing to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The report underscores how the ongoing fossil fuel price crisis catalyzed the competitiveness of renewable power sources. In 2022, 86 percent, equivalent to 187 Gigawatts (GW), […] Read more
NLC India Moving Towards Hybrid RE Projects: Prasanna Kumar, CMD Updated On Tue, Aug 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Saur: What are the significant works NLCIL undertook in the past few years to boost its renewable portfolio? CMD: NLC India Limited (NLCIL) was an early bird central PSU to venture into the renewable sector. Our first renewable energy project was awarded in 2013 with a 51 MW wind power project. Later, we shifted towards […] Read more
Solar PV Concentration In Few States Not Healthy, Hints IIT Study Updated On Mon, Aug 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest study undertaken by the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, hinted that the current trend of concentration of solar power projects in certain Indian states was good for the growth of the sector. The report, co-authored by Saikat Ghosh, Jatindra Nath Roy and Chandan Chakraborty, analyzed the merits of geographical diversification of […] Read more
Solar Energy Aided In Soft Landing Of Chandrayaan-3 Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy India has scripted history by launching its third moon mission, called ‘Chandrayaan-3’. This mission as per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was undertaken to explore the lunar surface. As per the ISRO report, the electronic subsystems of the satellite are powered by solar energy, generated by solar panels, and stored in batteries, as per details shared by ISRO. […] Read more
5.2m Solar Kits Sold Globally In 2nd Half Of 2022: ISA Tells SAFDE Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that 5.2 million solar kits were sold globally during the first half of 2022, hinting at the industry’s growth worldwide. Ajay Mathur, Director General (DG) of the ISA, furnished the information at the South Asia Forum for Distributed Energy (SAFDE) event held in New Delhi. “In the past year, […] Read more
Govt Releases New Bidding Norms For Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Power has now developed its latest bidding guidelines for solar and wind hybrid projects. It will apply to all intra-state hybrid projects with a capacity of 10 MW and more and to all those with 50 MW or more capacity. The norms said that the rated power capacity of one resource (wind […] Read more
