As Solar Grows, Solar Data Demand Scales New Highs Updated On Fri, Dec 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adoption of high-quality solar resource data for prospecting, evaluation, monitoring and forecasting has increased substantially in 2021 as the global solar PV market has developed. However, there is still a significant amount of untapped value in this data as the industry enters the next phase of its growth in 2022. This is evidenced by demand […] Read more
WBPDCL Issues Tender For 8 MW Solar Projects in Durgapur Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has issued an e-tender cum reverse auction for the development of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected solar PV plants situated in Durgapur, West Bengal. The full scope of the project includes the design, engineering, manufacture/procurement, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 8 MW Phase-II grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic […] Read more
Global Installed Wind Power Capacity to Grow at 9% Annually till 2030 Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Global wind power capacity is expected to grow at a cumulative annualised growth rate (CAGR) of 9% between 2021 and 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business. By the end of the decade, cumulative global wind power capacity is projected to hit over 1,756 gigawatts (GW). Wood Mackenzie’s Q4 forecast […] Read more
Growatt Brings In Smart EV Charger To India Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Growatt has launched its new ‘Thor’ series smart EV charger which, with extensive compatibility, can be used with all brands of solar systems and EVs in both residential and commercial scenarios. The chargers are available in AC and DC formats, the former also having 3/7kW and 11/22kW versions. The Thor chargers come in a white […] Read more
NREL Researchers Offer Guidance for Solar Systems To Last Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have laid out a cost-effective five-point plan to improve the reliability of solar panels in light of extreme weather, rapid innovation, and extremely competitive prices. In a commentary piece published in the journal Nature, Dirk Jordan, Teresa Barnes, Nancy Haegel, and Ingrid Repins urge the solar industry […] Read more
As La Nina Forms, Backup Power Might Rule This Winter Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background As the ocean and atmosphere of the tropical Pacific indicate, La Niña has already occurred. And the probability of La Niña this winter is 87%. From historical data, in the winter when most La Niña events reach their peak, climate anomalies caused by La Niña include the probability of colder winters rising. While one […] Read more
Neoen Doubles Australian Battery Size, Citing ‘Market Opportunities’ Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy French developer Neoen, the firm behind the original ‘big battery’ at Hornsdale Power reserve where is used Tesla batteries, has just expanded its bet on Australia. The firm has announced the doubling of its newest big battery production to 100MW/200MWh in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Neoen has emerged as a major storage player on […] Read more
California Might Cut Major Rooftop Solar Incentive After Years of Debate Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy California on Monday proposed reducing the rate at which homeowners can sell excess electricity from their rooftop solar panels into the grid, weakening a policy that has underpinned dramatic growth in the renewable energy industry for years. The announcement by the California Public Utilities Commission triggered an outcry from the solar panel installation industry, whose […] Read more
AGEL Signs 4667 MW PPA, Manufacturing Linked Project Moves Into High Gear Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of the diversified Adani Group, has signed an agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to supply 4,667 MW of green power. The firm claims this is the world’s largest ever green power purchase agreement. It also marks decisive movement on the 8000 MW […] Read more
