STMicroelectronics Launches Next-Gen Payment System-on-Chip with Increased Performance and Protection Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has released the next generation of its STPay system-on-chip (SoC) payment solution, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to increase contactless performance and protection, reduce power demand, and significantly improve the user experience. The new STPay-Topaz family solution comes ready for embedding in smartcards, loaded with payment applications running on certified JavaCard platform, and meeting all required security and […] Read more
Huawei Among First Solar Inverter Manufacturer to Pass NTS Tests Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy As standards-based grid code testing is being developed ever faster, CERTIFICATION ENTITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGIES, S.L. (CERE hereinafter) has announced that Huawei’s SUN2000-185KTL-H1 solar inverter has passed NTS tests – supporting the safe transmission of power into the Spanish electrical grid. Huawei is the first inverter manufacturer in Spain to achieve the NTS test report […] Read more
Distortion-Cancelling High-Voltage LED Driver from STMicroelectronics Future-Proofs Energy-Saving Lighting Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ideal for Smart Industry, Smart City, and Smart Home lighting applications Featuring a novel distortion-cancelling input-current shaping (ICS) circuit, the HVLED007 AC/DC LED driver from STMicroelectronics enables energy-saving solid-state luminaires to comply with increasingly stringent lighting regulations. The HVLED007 is a current-mode PFC controller optimized for use with isolated, high-power-factor, quasi-resonant flyback converters. The ICS ensures an […] Read more
Adani Acquires Transmission Projects Subsidiary From REC Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Adani Transmission has signed a share purchase agreement and completed the acquisition of WRSS XXI (A) Transco Ltd from REC Transmission Projects Company. Adani Transmission (ATL), India’s largest private sector power transmission company, has announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement and completed the acquisition of WRSS XXI (A) Transco Ltd, an SPV […] Read more
As Thousands in California Suffer ‘Planned’ Outages, the Case for Solar Storage Presents Itself Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the largest utility responsible for providing power to California, started cutting off power to thousands of residents on Wednesday. This was done to prevent the eruption of wildfires like last year. Many residents find that their solar installations are of no help due to one reason. Pacific Gas and Electric, […] Read more
AAI Extends Deadline for 100 kW Rooftop Plant at Pune Airport Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy AAI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW flexible solar PV plant on the terminal building of the Pune Airport The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW grid-connected flexible solar PV […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
Engie EPS Selected for Solar Plus Storage Projects in Guam Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Engie EPS has been selected as the successful bidder for the construction of two solar-plus-storage projects under a 20-year PPA in Guam Engie EPS, a subsidiary of the Engie group, involved in the energy storage systems and microgrids segment has been informed that the Power Authority of Guam, a US territory in the Western Pacific, […] Read more
ASI Acquires ReneSola-Developed 55MW Solar Farm in Poland Updated On Mon, Oct 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy This ReneSola-developed portfolio consists of 34 state-of-the-art individual projects with a total installed capacity of 55MW. Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has acquired 100 percent stakeholding in ground-mounted solar farms developed by Renesola with 55 MW of capacity. This ReneSola-developed portfolio consists of 34 state-of-the-art individual projects with a total installed capacity of […] Read more