In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
ENEL Acquires 650 MW of Renewable Capacity From EGPNA REP Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The overall consideration paid for the transaction amounts to approximately 256 million US dollars, for an enterprise value equal to around 900 million US dollars. Enel S.p.A., acting through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power North America Inc. (EGPNA), finalised the acquisition of 100 percent of seven fully operational renewable plants totalling 650 MW from […] Read more
Lakshmi Machine Works to Commission its First Solar Power Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The 10 MW photovoltaic solar power generating facility will come up at Kondampatti in Coimbatore district. Coimbatore-based Lakshmi Machine Works has forayed into solar power generation, with its first facility to be inaugurated on March 24, 2019, in Tamil Nadu. The 10 MW photovoltaic solar power generating facility will come up at Kondampatti in Coimbatore […] Read more
Nordex Wins Wind Projects Totalling 108 MW in Greece Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy European wind energy major, Nordex Group has won new orders for wind farms from Greece. Terna Energy SA has ordered a total of 36 machines of different models with a capacity of 108 MW. The orders also include a Premium Service contract covering five years with an option to extend for a further five. “We […] Read more
ADB Commits $50 Mn in Noida-Based Solar Power Developer Avaada Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The multi-lateral funding agency said the investment contributes to ADB’s goal to provide cumulative climate finance of $80 billion from 2019 to 2030. The Manila based Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced that it has inked an agreement to invest $50 million in solar energy project developer Avaada Energy Pvt Ltd to help the company scale up rapidly. The investment will […] Read more
NHPC Issues Tender For 1082 kW Solar Projects in Himachal Pradesh Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is (April 12, 2019 – Online) April 15, 2019. NHPC Ltd. has issued a tender for the implementation of rooftop and small solar power plants of a total capacity of 1082.16 kW in NHPC power stations at Chamera-I (155 kW), Chamera-II (230 kW), Parbati-II (500 kW and 125 kW), […] Read more
KIA and Amazon Partner to Develop Efficient Home Charging Systems For EVs Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Online retailer Amazon and South Korean automaker Kia have teamed up to provide one-stop shopping for chargers, in what is just the start of the retail giant’s reach toward EV and hybrid buyers. Korean car company KIA has become the second car company to team up with Amazon to simplify the installation of home charging equipment […] Read more
EXIM Bank Extends 3 LOCs Worth $83.11 Mn to Congo For 3 Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The loan will be utilised for financing three solar photovoltaic power projects with a total capacity of 35 MW in the three provinces — Karawa, Mbandaka and Lusambo. The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank0 has, on behalf of the Government of India, extended 3 Lines of Credit (LOC) aggregating USD 83.11 million to the […] Read more
Senvion Installs the Tallest Wind Turbine in France Updated On Tue, Mar 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Germany-based Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines, has announced that it has installed the tallest wind turbines in France for BayWa r.e. With a tip height of 200 meters, the Senvion 3.0M122 wind turbines are currently being installed in the wind farm Les Landes, located in the French department of […] Read more