E.ON Announces 440 MW Wind Project in Texas Worth $500 MN Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy E.ON has announced what is its largest single-phase project to date, the 440 megawatts (MW) onshore wind farm, Big Raymond in Texas German energy utility firm E.ON has announced what is its largest single-phase project to date, the 440 megawatt (MW) onshore wind farm, Big Raymond in Texas. The project will be developed in the […] Read more
Solar Can Go Subsidy Free in China, Finds Study Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a study that puts the incredible drop in solar prices in context, a study by researchers in China and Sweden has concluded that 344 prefecture level Chinese cities can afford to buy solar powered electricity at a price lower than the existing grid. The paper was published in Nature Energy, a British peer reviewed […] Read more
Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […] Read more
Eastern Railways Trials Passenger Train With Solar Roofs Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division In a landmark move the Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division from […] Read more
Innergex Nears Completion of 600 MW Worth of RE Projects in Texas Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Innergex has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas will be in commercial operation by the end of the year. Canadian renewable energy solutions firm, Innergex Renewable Energy has announced that its two renewable energy projects worth 600 MW in the state of Texas are nearing completion and expects both […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for Solar Plants at WRPL Stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Oil Corporation has issued a tender for setting up of 230 kWp solar systems at various WRPL stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of 230 kWp grid-interactive solar PV systems at various Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) stations […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs 453 MW Turbine Deal With Alfanar for 2 Indian Projects Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of wind turbines for two wind farms, totalling 453 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured its first order in India with Alfanar for the supply of 206 units of the SG 2.2-122 wind turbines for two wind […] Read more
CARE Downgrades Outlook of 11 Telangana Solar Firms Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy After CRISIL, Indian ratings agency CARE has downgraded the outlook of 11 solar companies in the wake of AP order to review PPAs. Care Ratings has revised its outlook to negative on the borrowing programs of 11 solar power producers. The agency did so due to delayed payment to the solar firms by distribution companies in Telangana […] Read more
