Gujarat Sets the Pace for Solar Rooftop in 2020 Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a time when solar rooftop has not really created the sort of impact many experts felt it could, comes news of success in Gujarat. The state, among the top 3 industrialised states in the country with conditions considered ideal for rooftop solar, has seen a strong response to its latest rooftop solar policy push. […] Read more
Northland Power Expands Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Northland Power will acquire Dado Ocean Wind Farm, a development company with multiple early-stage offshore wind development sites in South Korea. Canadian firm Northland Power has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Dado Ocean Wind Farm, a development company with multiple early-stage offshore wind development sites near Chodo Island, off the south coast […] Read more
EESL Successfully Completes 10 Yrs; Aims to Become Rs 10k Cr Co in 3 Yrs Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Government-backed Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has now completed 10 years of scaling up energy efficiency programmes in India and globally. With its rapid growth, the company now aims to become Rs 10,000-crore company in next three years. EESL was established in 2009 to unlock the potential of energy efficiency. It’s implemented initiatives have cumulatively […] Read more
Possible Effects of Coronavirus on Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy China is the largest producer of solar raw material globally. It supplies 85 percent of the raw material to the solar industry. China virtually controls the entire value chain from silicon to ingot, wafer, cell and module. Any potential strain could have an adverse impact in supplies. Southeast Asian module manufacturers to a large extent […] Read more
Africa Finance Corp to Invest $63 Mn in 60 MW Wind Farm in Djibouti Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Africa Finance Corporation has announced a USD 63 million investment to construct and operate a 60 MW wind project in the Ghoubet area of Djibouti. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced a USD 63 million strategic investment to construct and operate a 60MW wind project in the Ghoubet […] Read more
KEC Expands Global Footprint; Acquires Transmission Tower Mfg Unit in Dubai Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy RPG Group flagship firm KEC International (KEC), through its arm KEC Towers LLC, has acquired an automated transmission tower manufacturing facility in mainland Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The global infrastructure Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) major has won Dubai-based facility, with a capacity of 50,000 tons p.a., in an auction sale conducted by the Emirates Auction Authority. The BSE-listed company […] Read more
IFC to Assess Potential of Private Investments in Energy Storage Solutions in Burkina Faso Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC will assess how private investment in energy storage can contribute to higher solar power production while enhancing grid stability in Burkina Faso The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Energy to assess how private investment in […] Read more
Off-Grid Solar Industry now a USD 1.75 Billion Annual Market: Report Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The off-grid solar industry has grown into a USD 1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy to 420 million users, a new report has shown The off-grid solar industry has grown into a USD 1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy services to 420 million users and remains on a solid […] Read more
Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at NREL have developed a technique to sequester the lead used to make perovskite solar cells, a highly efficient emerging PV technology. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have developed a technique to sequester the lead used to make perovskite solar cells, a highly efficient emerging photovoltaic […] Read more
