Climate Conditions Affect Solar Cell Performance More Than Expected Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have explored the convergence of two things, location and technology, to come up with a framework for predicting solar panel energy output. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers can now predict how much energy solar cells will produce at any location worldwide. Surprisingly, they identified that two types of solar cells (silicon and cadmium telluride) […] Read more
Armenia Looks to Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government policy estimates the country’s potential capacity of solar energy production at up to 3,000 megawatts — enough to meet domestic demand and even make Armenia a net electricity exporter. Armenia is banking on renewable energy to increase its energy independence. Armenia much sunnier than most of Europe — according to government figures, it […] Read more
EIB Invests $150m to Fund Clean Energy Projects in Peru Updated On Fri, Dec 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The two projects are expected to be operational in the first six months of 2018 and will have a total installed capacity of 312MW The European Investment Bank (EIB) is going to invest $150m to the development and operation of a windfarm and photovoltaic (PV) solarpower project in Peru, a country in western South America. […] Read more
ST Technology & solutions develop Smart Grids Sector Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The expertise of STMicroelectronics in the smart grids sector is commodious. In fact the Geneva headquartered semiconductor and electronics heavyweight was an early innovator in the smart grid landscape. Traversing across the years of innovation and technology advancement, Allan Lagasca – ST’s smart grid honcho draws the company’s innovative journey on building a sustainable and […] Read more
YES Bank, EIB to Invest $400mn in Indian Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new $400 million private sector renewable energy financing programme is divided into two components. Of the $400-million, the EIB will fund $200 million, while the rest will be supported by YES Bank. YES Bank and the European Investment Bank will jointly invest $400-million funding for renewable power generation in the country. “The new financing […] Read more
The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) to Acquire 100 Percent Shares in SolarBuyer Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy SolarBuyer has been a well-respected player in the US market for technical risk management and quality assurance services since 2011. As of January 1, 2018, the Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) will acquire 100 percent of the shares in the US company SolarBuyer. SolarBuyer is a leading provider of risk management and quality assurance services for […] Read more
Lightsource and BP Join Forces to Drive Growth in Solar Power Development Worldwide Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lightsource sees opportunities to create additional value through integrating solar power with British Petroleum’s other businesses and trading capabilities as well as through BP’s international scale and relationships. Lightsource and British Petroleum have agreed to form a strategic partnership, bringing Lightsource’s solar power development and management expertise together with BP’s global scale, relationships and trading […] Read more
Hungary Plans Big Push in Solar Power Generation Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government supports the creation of as many solar power plants in Hungary as possible says Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s chief of staff Hungary will relax rules on the construction of small solar power plants and subsidize loans to landowners as part of efforts to promote renewable energy, a government official said. The country’s […] Read more
President of India gives away National Energy Conservation Awards and National Painting Competition Prizes for 2017 Updated On Thu, Dec 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Industry must cooperate with Government to set up Energy Banks, to meet increasing Energy demand in the Country: Shri Ram Nath Kovind India to reduce Energy Intensity of Economic Growth by one-third by 2030, aim towards Responsible Growth: Shri R.K. Singh India to exceed its Renewable Energy target of 175 GW, to comfortably cross 200 […] Read more
