Salt as Energy Storage: Vattenfall Launches Pilot Project at Berlin Thermal Plant Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall, together with the Swedish company SaltX Technology, will test how renewable wind and solar power can be stored in salt. The pilot plant at the Reuter thermal power plant in Spandau, Berlin, has a total storage capacity of 10 MWh and was officially commissioned today. In experiments, SaltX’s patented technology has proven to be […] Read more
EDP Deploys Portugal’s First MW-Scale Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portuguese power utility company, EDP has announced that it will deploy its largest solar photovoltaic farm with energy storage in Portugal. The company has signed an agreement with battery maker Exide Technologies. It provides for the deployment of two photovoltaic solar production units, with a total capacity of 3.8 MW, for self-consumption in its facilities […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
India Should Evaluate BESS as a Viable Storage Tech Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said that grid-connected battery-based energy storage system (BESS) should be evaluated more actively as a commercial storage technology for grid services, as it offers superior performance and a declining price trend in the future. “In the 21st century, India’s symbol of national pride should be its grid that […] Read more
REIL Issues Tender For 1.7 MW Solar Plus Storage Project at Andaman & Nicobar Islands Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is May 6, 2019. The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Ltd (REIL) has issued tender inviting bids from eligible bidders for the deployment of a 1.7 MW solar PV power plant with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The brief scope of work for selected bidder(s) […] Read more
Battery Management System Market Is Projected To Reach $11.17 Billion By 2025: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a report published by Grand View Research, The growing penetration of UPS solution in businesses to counter data loss is expected to spur the demand for Battery Management System Market. Lithium-ion batteries are used in applications requiring high-energy density solutions. According to a report, “Battery Management System Market Analysis By Battery Type […] Read more
The Renewable Energy Storage Conundrum has a New Solution: Proton Conducting Fuel Cell Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Two research teams have worked out a way for a better performance by the new proton conducting fuel cells, that can make fuel and reconvert it to electricity using just one set of catalyst, increasing the energy efficiency in these cells and in turn standing out as a viable solution for the renewable energy storage […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline For its Floating Solar Plus Storage Tender at Lakshadweep Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission has been extended from April 1, 2019, to May 5, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up of 20 MW floating solar PV power plants with associated 60 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at […] Read more
Anesco Picks EDF Energy & Upside For Solar and Battery Farm Trading Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Energy will provide Anesco with a guaranteed minimum revenue to give income certainty. France-based EDF Energy in a partnership with technology partner Upside Energy has signed a deal with Anesco, one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies, to optimise a combined 16 MW of solar and battery assets at the Clayhill solar farm. This unique […] Read more
