Upgrading a Grid Connected PV System To An Energy Storage System Updated On Thu, Apr 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Even today, there is a widespread impression among many prospects that a solar system could mean grid independence. Unfortunately, by the time they actually understand the way most solar setups work, especially if you want the benefit of subsidies, they realise that the only way is a grid connected solar plant. However, that is changing. […] Read more
China vs US: The New Battle for Energy Supremacy Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy At his first news conference since taking office, US President Joe Biden had said in March that he would outspend China on innovation and infrastructure so that the latter’s dream of superseding the US to become the most powerful and wealthiest country would not come to fruition, at least not on “his watch.” The President’s […] Read more
JinkoSolar Reports 31.4 % Increase in Shipments in FY20, Revenue up 18% Updated On Mon, Apr 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has revealed that despite ‘extreme challenges’ it managed to bump up its annual shipments to 18.77 GW in FY 2020. The firm also ran into losses for the fourth quarter. JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has recently announced its financial results for the financial year 2020 (FY20) ended […] Read more
174 Power Global Signs 15-Year PPA for 200-Megawatt Solar Facility Updated On Thu, Apr 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy 174 Power Global, a leading solar energy company, today announced that it has entered into a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Black Hills Energy to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) solar power production facility, Turkey Creek Solar in Pueblo County, Colorado. The new, utility-scale solar facility, is expected to generate enough electricity to power an […] Read more
Canadian Solar Starts Construction on 143 MWp of Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Thu, Apr 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar announced today that it has commenced construction on four solar projects in Japan totaling 143 MWp. This portfolio includes Canadian Solar’s flagship mega-project, the 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji project located in the Fukushima Prefecture, and other projects totaling 43 MWp in the Ibaraki and Hiroshima Prefectures. Azuma Kofuji 100 MWp The Azuma Kofuji project is Canadian Solar’s largest […] Read more
PLI Scheme for Solar Manufacturing Finally Gets Cabinet Approval Updated On Wed, Apr 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yet another piece in India’s solar manufacturing ambitions fell into place today with the union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approving the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for the implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme ‘National Programme on High-Efficiency Solar PV (Photo Voltic) Modules’ for achieving manufacturing capacity of […] Read more
Wärtsilä Selected by RWE for 80 MWh Energy Storage Project Updated On Wed, Apr 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wärtsilä has bagged the award of a 40 MW / 80 MWh DC-coupled solar plus storage system in Georgia, USA from RWE Renewables. The technology group Wärtsilä has bagged the award of a contract to supply an engineered equipment delivery (EEQ) of a 40 MW / 80 MWh DC-coupled solar plus storage system to the […] Read more
World Adds Record new Renewable Energy Capacity in 2020: IRENA Updated On Tue, Apr 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to IRENA, the world added more than 260 GW of renewable energy capacity last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by close to 50%. Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data released today by the […] Read more
Nexamp Taps Mark Frigo to Lead Growing Energy Storage Business Updated On Tue, Apr 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nexamp, a leading renewable energy generation and energy storage solutions provider has announced that it is accelerating the growth of its energy storage portfolio with the addition of Mark Frigo as Vice President of Energy Storage. Frigo brings deep industry experience in developing and implementing utility-scale and commercial energy storage projects. As energy storage plays […] Read more
