Kerala Regulator Gives Nod To Reduced Tariff On Procurement Of Solar Power Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has received the nod of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) towards the procurement of 90 MW of solar power for 25 years at a reduced tariff of Rs 2.77 kWh from NTPC. The Commission gave its approval to KSEB to finalise the PPA at the lower tariff. […] Read more
NOIDA Authorities Make EV Charging Station Must For Every New Building Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy NOIDA authorities will not give its nod to any new building plan unless there is a detailed provision in the map for an electric vehicle (ev) charging station. A news report on July 7 quoted an official of the Noida Authority as saying that the decision was followed with an amendment to the Building Manual, […] Read more
Finland Begins Operation On World’s First Large Scale Sand Battery Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Finland has kickstarted operations on world’s first commercial large scale sand-based thermal energy storage system. The battery has been innovated by Polar Night Energy and operated by energy utility in West Finland, Vatajankoski. The dimensions of the steel container are 4×7 metre, which can hold hundreds of tonnes of sand. This sand is further heated […] Read more
Japanese Scientists Fabricate A Near-invisible Solar Cell Of 79% Transparency Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy A near-invisible solar cell has been fabricated by Japanese scientists after making indium tin oxide (ITO) and tungsten disulfide (WS2) as the base. ITO and WS2 act as a transparent electrode and a photoactive layer, respectively. A report recently published mentions that PV device is also referred to as Schottky junction solar cell. This proves […] Read more
IEA Report Pitches For More Diverse Solar Panel Supply Chains Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The IEA has released a report stating that if the world is to securely transition to net zero emissions, it has to augment efforts towards the expansion as well as diversification of the worldwide production of solar panels. Currently, China has a dominant position in the market with regards to the supply chains of solar […] Read more
Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
NTPC, GACL will collaborate for renewable energy, green chemicals Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) to realize green energy and green hydrogen objectives and the Government of India meant to make the economy carbon-neutral. The official statement of the central PSU held that the pact was signed by […] Read more
Hindustan Power Exchange Commences Operations Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy India formally welcomed it’s third power exchange on June 6, as Hindustan Power Exchange Ltd. (HPX), promoted by PTC India Ltd, Bombay Stock Exchange, and ICICI Bank, commenced operations after receiving all necessary approvals from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. Backed by the latest technology and a series of innovative features, the exchange promises to offer […] Read more
GE Commissions 180-MW Bajoli Holi Hydro Project In Himachal’s Chamba Region Updated On Wed, Jul 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 180-MW Bajoli Holi Project, consisting of three units of 60 MW each, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh has been commissioned by GE Renewable Energy‘s Hydropower business 7 years after bagging the contract in March 2015. the project was commissioned on behalf of GMR Energy, the operator for the project. Connected to the grid […] Read more
