SolarReserve to Get US’ $2 Mn SETO Award to Advance CSP Research Updated On Mon, Oct 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company was selected as a part of the Energy Department’s FY2018 SETO funding program, an effort to invest in new projects that will lower solar electricity costs and support a growing solar workforce. Solar power projects developer SolarReserve was selected to receive a USD 2 million award from the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies […] Read more
GCL Strengthens Solar Projects Within ‘Belt and Road’ Countries Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy At the 2018 International Forum on Energy Transitions (the “Forum”) in Suzhou, China, Mr. Zhu Gongshan, Chairman of GCL Group (the “Group”), and Mr. Luo Xin, President of GCL System Integration Technology Co., LTD. (SZ: 002506) (“GCL-SI”), the world’s leading one-stop solutions provider for solar projects, offered an update on the Group’s growth and expansion in […] Read more
COSEIA Names Mike Kruger as its First President & CEO Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy He was previously the Director of Communications for the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) in Washington, DC. The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA), an award-winning nonprofit association leading Colorado’s solar industry, has appointed Mike Kruger as its new President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kruger has relocated to Denver to join COSEIA. He was previously the Director of […] Read more
New Material, Manufacturing Process use Sun’s Heat for Cheaper Renewable Electricity Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar power accounts for less than 2 percent of U.S. electricity but could make up more than that if the cost of electricity generation and energy storage for use on cloudy days and at nighttime were cheaper. A Purdue University-led team developed a new material and manufacturing process that would make one way to use solar power […] Read more
SolarEdge to Buy 75% Stake in Li-Ion Cells, Batteries Maker for $88 Mn Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the acquisition of approximately 75 percent outstanding equity shares of Kokam reflects an aggregate investment of approximately USD 88 million, including related transaction expenses. Israel-based SolarEdge Technologies has inked a definitive pact to acquire a major stake in Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion cells, batteries and energy storage solutions. As […] Read more
$141 Bn Batteries Market to 2022; Hybrid & EVs Largest Driver: Report Updated On Thu, Oct 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEVs) to be the largest driver of growth; Grid storage market expanding quickly from small base. The global demand for batteries is forecasted to grow 9.8 percent per year to USD 141 billion in 2022, as per the ResearchAndMarkets report “Global Batteries by Product and Market, 11th Edition”. Further, the growth will […] Read more
‘ISA’ Top Body for Welfare of Mankind in Future: PM Modi Updated On Wed, Oct 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy While addressing, PM Modi also stressed upon the need to have efficient energy storage solutions for credibility of renewable energy. PM Modi inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) at an event which also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ […] Read more
PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance Updated On Tue, Oct 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest (Renewable Energy Investors’ Meet and Expo). The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, […] Read more
Solar Module Manufacturing Quality Management – A Huge Opportunity Updated On Wed, Sep 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy Manufacturing sector plays a vital role in the success of the industrial development of any country and also contributes significantly towards it’s economy. With market globalization, India’s manufacturing industries, including photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing industry, has improved their competitiveness to face tougher challenges in the market. In today’s scenario, quality has become the key focus […] Read more
