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
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] 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 Leads Asia Pacific With Lowest Renewable Cost: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. According to data furnished in a new report, India has emerged as the market leader with the lowest renewable energy cost in the Asia Pacific region. The report “Battle for the future: Asia Pacific renewable power competitiveness […] Read more
ADB, Partners to Increase Access to Clean Energy in Tonga Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB, Government of Tonga and other development partners have announced the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of Tonga and other development partners to announce the beginning of construction on the country’s first off-grid solar power plant and distribution network for Tonga’s most […] Read more
Palau Becomes 76th Nation to Join the International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Palau, an archipelago of over 500 islands in Oceania, has become the 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance. “President of the Republic of Palau H.E. Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr. signed the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance today at @IndiaUNNewYork. Palau becomes the 76th signatory country. Indian Embassy, Manila is working […] Read more
Using Sunlight to Cogenerate Electricity and Clean Water Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A multifunctional device has been developed that can be retrofitted to conventional solar panels to cogenerate electricity and clean water. A multifunctional device that captures the heat shed by photovoltaic solar panels has been developed by a team of researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), used to generate clean […] Read more
Senvion Completes Installation of 546 MW in First Half of 2019 Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Senvion has successfully completed the installation of 546 MW in the first six months of 2019 and achieved 89% year on year growth compared to 2018. Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines has announced that it has successfully completed the installation of 546 MW in the first six months of […] Read more