MNRE Nudges CPSEs to Give Priority to Renewable Energy Investments Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy CPSEs have been asked by MNRE to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts to reduce carbon emission. All central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) have been asked by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to prioritise renewable energy projects in their investment plans, as part of larger efforts […] Read more
First in Finland: Elo Shopping Centre to Get over 1 MW Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy This power plant is expected to be completed by the next month of the current year, and Helen Ltd is responsible for the construction of the project. In a bid to get power through renewable energy, Finland’s first roof mounted solar power plant with capacity of over 1 MW, which is currently under construction on […] Read more
MNRE Launches Internship Scheme on Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ministry further added that this internship will be on an unpaid basis, and no stipend will be provided to the interns. It will be available throughout the year as per the MNRE requirement. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has offered a national internship program on renewable energy called National Renewable Energy […] Read more
58/100. India’s Likely Target Achievement on renewables in 2022 Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy A Crisil Note just predicted a shortfall of 42% on India’s renewable energy targets. However, don’t expect the government to react with much activity to this. For, besides election to two states that are coming up, it is becoming increasingly clear that the central government’s hands are tied , when it comes to sustaining the […] Read more
Reducing Metallization Induced Recombination Losses in N-Type Solar Cells Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy VINODH CHANDRASEKARAN Sean Lonsinger, Crystal Han | Heraeus Photovoltaics, USA The PV industry continues to grow at a steady pace both in terms of technology and capacity. An important aspect of efficiency improvement is to reduce recombination losses to improve the open circuit voltage (Voc) of the solar cell. Metal induced recombination is a significant […] Read more
Neoen Issues €200 mn Bond Targeting 5 GW RE Capacity by 2021 Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Neoen has launched €200 million in senior bonds to finance growth towards the 2021 capacity target of more than 5 GW under construction or in operation French renewable energy producer Neoen has announced the successful launch of an offering of senior unsecured bonds for a maximum nominal amount of Euro 200 million. The company has […] Read more
Shell Acquires 20% Stake in Bengaluru-Based Orb Energy Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Orb Energy has announced that Shell New Energies business has acquired a 20 percent stake in the firm in its latest funding round. Orb Energy, one of the leading providers of solar energy solutions in India, has announced that the Royal Dutch Shell’s New Energies business has acquired an almost 20 percent stake in the […] Read more
After 10GW Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy, UK Goes for 3.6 GW Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy With the country poised to become the first in the world to reach 10GW of offshore wind energy capacity, the United Kingdom is moving ahead with it’s biggest offshore installation yet on an artificial island off the Yorkshire coast. In the coming weeks, the UK will hit its milestone of 10 GW of offshore wind […] Read more
Corporate Renewable Purchases Key to Meeting Europe’s RE Target Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Europe has set a target that 32 percent of its energy should come from renewable energy by 2030 and corporates can play a big role in meeting this target. Europe has set a target that 32 percent of its energy should come from renewables by 2030, up from 17.5 percent at present. And, corporates are […] Read more
