Focus on Energy Storage: The Technologies Leading the Charge Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Lithium-Ion batteries, at various scales, dominate the energy storage conversation. But as we can see, there are many other technologies fighting for a share of the market. To read the first part of this series, click here. So just what are the options out there for storage at scale? We take a look at the […] Read more
Focus on Energy Storage: Size and Costs Finally Promise a Breakthrough Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy For everyone counting on renewables to replace the pollution and carbon emissions of fossil fuels, energy storage has been the missing link in a wholesale shift to renewable energy. Energy storage, even though being discussed widely today, has been around for a while. Basic storage batteries have been used since the early 1800s, when Alessandro […] Read more
EnBW Launches Green Bonds Worth €1 bn to Fund Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy EnBW has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), a publicly-traded electric utility company headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion. Making […] Read more
EBRD Grants €149 Million Loan to Upgrade Ukraine’s Transmission Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan for the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan to support the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network. The investment will help Ukrenergo upgrade […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
India to Extend $100 mn Aid to Benin to Meet Sustainable Development Goals Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy India has offered financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help the West African country meet its Sustainable Development Goals. India has offered concessional financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help the West African country meet its Sustainable Development Goals. President Ram Nath Kovind is currently on the […] Read more
Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
