NREL, First Solar Collaboration Enhance Thin-Film Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists at NREL and First Solar have created a new approach for making CdTe solar cells, and have reported efficiency of nearly 20.8% Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and First Solar have announced that they have “unwound 30 years of history to create” a new approach for making cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells, […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind Capacity Predicted to Reach 193 GW by 2030, 500 GW by 2050 Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global offshore wind market growth predictions show accelerated growth in the next decade, with cumulative capacity ranging from 154 to 193 GW by 2030, and over 500 GW by 2050 According to a new report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the global offshore wind market growth predictions show accelerated growth in the next […] Read more
Tesla Causes Sales of Diesel Cars in Norway to Drop by 95% Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sales of some diesel cars have witnessed a 95 percent drop over the past six years in Norway, according to new research analysis. A new analysis by Independent energy research firm, Rystad Energy has revealed that sales of certain diesel cars are in free-fall as Norway turns to Tesla and other makers of premium […] Read more
Gujarat Finalises Bids for 150 MW Against 950 MW Tender Capacity Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy GUVNL was able to finalise bids for only a 150 MW against the 950 MW capacity it had tendered to be developed in Dholera (750 MW) and Raghanesda (200 MW) The latest auctions held in Gujarat for the award of solar power capacities have continued to receive lukewarm responses, with power project developers shying away […] Read more
Shell Recharge Forays Into Southeast Asia With EV Chargers in Singapore Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it has successfully debuted its Shell Recharge EV chargers at petrol stations in Singapore Royal Dutch Shell has announced that it has successfully debuted its Shell Recharge electric vehicle (EV) chargers at petrol stations in Singapore, the company’s first such foray in Southeast Asia. The electric vehicle charging service, […] Read more
India Will Need $ 500-700 bn in Renewable Investments by 2030 Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy India will require USD 500-700 billion in renewable energy and supporting grid investments by 2030, in order to meet its renewable energy targets. A new analysis has revealed that India will require USD 500 – 700 billion in renewable energy and supporting grid investments over the coming decade in order to meet its renewable energy […] Read more
Kerala Seeking Agencies for Setting up EV Charging Stations Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kerala State Electricity Board is seeking competent agencies interested in setting up EV charging stations across the southern state. Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB) is seeking competent agencies interested in setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the southern state. KSEB, the designated nodal agency appointed by the state government for setting up electric […] Read more
Energy Vault Gets $110 mn Investment From Softbank Vision Fund Updated On Sat, Aug 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy Vault has announced that it has completed a USD 110 million Series B funding round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund. Energy Vault, the creator of renewable energy storage products that are transforming the world’s approach to long duration, utility-scale energy storage, has announced that it has completed a USD 110 million Series B […] Read more
EBRD, OPIC and IFC to Provide $252 mn Loan for 250 MW Wind Farm in Gulf of Suez Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A joint USD 252 million investment by the EBRD, IFC and the OPIC will finance a new 250 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is stepping up its support for renewable energy in Egypt by providing funds to one of the biggest wind […] Read more
