CERC Agrees With Tata Motors, Allows One time Relaxation For Issue of RECs Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an interesting order published yesterday, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has provided relief to Tata Motors (petitioner), on a plea the latter made against the respondent, National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) in the matter of issuance of the Renewable Energy Certificates to the Petitioner for the specified period. The Issue: Tata Motors, which […] Read more
Aussie Firm Plans 1 GW Offshore Wind Farm to Power Aluminium Smelter Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Alinta Energy, a green firm based in Australia, has announced the potential for a 1000 MW wind farm to be established around 10km off the coast of Portland, in southwestern Victoria, that could supply the Portland Aluminium Smelter and east coast electricity grid. The Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm would connect to the grid via the […] Read more
Unused Solar Power Could Produce 1/3 of Residential Heat: US Scientists Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Space heating is one of the largest contributors to climate change produced by industrialized nations, creating an urgent need for carbon-free heating. Recent advances suggest that passive solar energy as a heat source can and should be part of a sustainable solution, said US National Science Foundation (NSF). Researchers at the University of Oregon, funded […] Read more
US SEC Initiates Investigation Against Tesla Over Disclosures Linked To Solar Tiles Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a move widely seen as an acknowledgement of the complaint by a former Tesla employee, Steven Henkes, the US securities regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has initiated investigations into the allegations on Tesla, for failing to notify its shareholders and the public about fire risks associated with its solar panel systems. The investigations […] Read more
220MWh Japanese Power Transfer Vessel’s Prototype to be Ready 2025 Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Japanese startup PowerX has entered into a capital and business alliance with shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding to jointly develop the first prototype of its “power transfer vessel” — Power ARK — by the end of 2025, said a recent official statement. Imabari Shipbuilding has also invested 1 billion yen (US$8.86 million) in PowerX through this capital […] Read more
Common Wind Turbine Can Provide Fundamental Grid Stability: NREL Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and its partner General Electric (GE) have operated a common class of wind turbines in grid-forming mode, which is when the generator can set grid voltage and frequency and, if necessary, operate without power from the electric grid. The demonstration showed that the popular type-3 turbine technology can supply fundamental […] Read more
Sungrow Launches Ultra Powerful Inverter- SG350HX Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sungrow has launched its new star inverter, Sungrow’s star inverter, the SG350HX. The ultra strong string inverter achieves a max. power of 352kW, perfectly matching 182mm/210mm PV modules and leading to a higher DC/AC ratio. The inverter is considered the best solution from the firm to power the latest round of projects awarded under Malaysia […] Read more
Senior Engineer Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules. Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives. Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems. Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar park. Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, […] Read more
China Boosts Offshore Wind Business, Adds 800MW Operational Capacity Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), a state-owned power company, completed many a major milestone last month in its efforts to boost the country’s offshore wind industry. Phase II of the Shapa offshore wind power project in Yangjiang, built by CTG, went into full operation on November 27, delivering green and clean electricity to power […] Read more
