US Announces $12 Million to Advance Early-Stage Solar Research Updated On Sat, Dec 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The funding for solar research will advance solar forecasting technologies in a coordinated way with partnerships between national labs, universities, and industry. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $12 million in new funding for eight projects to advance predictive modeling capabilities for solar generation. “These models will lead to more accurate forecasts of solar […] Read more
Sacramento Airport Opens New Solar Energy Facility in California Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project utilises more than 23,000 LG solar panels mounted on NEXTracker racking that tracks the sun from east to west over the course of the day, thereby maximising efficiency and energy generation Sacramento International Airport has formally opened a new solar energy facility which is likely to generate more than 30 percent of […] Read more
Assam Energy Development Agency to Provide Solar Power for 7000 Families in Guwahati Updated On Mon, Dec 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ministry has sanctioned 14MW grids to the Assam Energy Development Agency to implement the project in Assam for 2017-18. In a significant development, the Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA) under the state’s science and technology department aims to provide solar energy to around 7,000 families in Guwahati. The solar power project, which will be […] Read more
HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Mechanical Department of NIT-K Dedicates Rooftop for Solar Research Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The newly inaugurated building will be transformed into a research lab for solar energy, said Ajay Kumar from mechanical department The rooftop solar energy plant built at the mechanical department of NIT-K, Surathkal, will be dedicated to research and the generated electricity will be supplied to run the electronic gadgets of the building. The rooftop […] Read more
Two Bangladeshi Companies Wins $1 Million For Developing Platform For Household Solar System Users Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy A minimum of 100 smart grids serving as many as 15,000 people with the help of the granted funds. Two Bangladeshi firms Grameen Shakti and ME SOLshare were recognized for their project with $ 1 Million by UN linked funds, the project allows villagers to access more solar power and boosts entrepreneurship. The platform helps solar system […] Read more
Air-breathing Battery Could Cut Costs of Renewable Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power and wind are increasingly popular sources for renewable energy. But intermittency issues keep them from connecting widely to the U.S. grid: They require energy-storage systems that, at the cheapest, run about $100 per kilowatt hour and function only in certain locations. Now MIT researchers have developed an “air-breathing” battery that could store electricity […] Read more
India-World Bank Ink $100 Million Loan Agreement For Clean Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar parks will be mostly under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) Solar Park Scheme. In a significant development, India and the World Bank have signed a $100 million loan and a grant agreement to help the country increase power generation capacity through cleaner, renewable energy sources. In a statement the World […] Read more
Elgin Energy Seeking Permission to Build a 100-Acre Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Park in Kilkenny Updated On Mon, Nov 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The project will also eliminate 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in its whole operation lifespan of 30 years. In a slew of proposal applications to develop solar park, Elgin Energy’s application to build a huge 100-acre solar photovoltaic (PV) park in UK’s Kilkenny. The high inflow of applications has been considered as the major […] Read more
