New Scientific Device Nanogenerator Creates Electricity From Snowfall Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Snowy places aren’t ideal for harvesting solar energy – panels can’t do much if they’re buried under blankets of snow, of course. Now a team from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has developed a new device that can produce electricity from snow itself. UCLA researchers and colleagues have designed a new device that […] Read more
Kerala Legislative Assembly to go Solar, KELTRON Floats Tender Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The specification asking for poly-crystalline modules is a surprise, considering that poly modules are close to being obsolete now. The last date of bid submission is April 16, 2019. The Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KELTRON) has issued a tender for the supply of solar PV modules, solar inverter and solar battery at the […] Read more
EDP Deploys Portugal’s First MW-Scale Solar Plus Storage Project Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portuguese power utility company, EDP has announced that it will deploy its largest solar photovoltaic farm with energy storage in Portugal. The company has signed an agreement with battery maker Exide Technologies. It provides for the deployment of two photovoltaic solar production units, with a total capacity of 3.8 MW, for self-consumption in its facilities […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
Over 90% of Electric 2Ws in India To Lose FAME II Subsidy: Report Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy A shocking discovery has been made for the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturers, the much-awaited FAME II scheme eligibility criteria will see around 95% of the existing electric two-wheelers miss the subsidy support, says a report by CRISIL. On March 28, 2019, the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprise issued a notification, which laid out […] Read more
Telecom Secretary Proposes Joint Task Force with MNRE to Push Green Tech in the Sector Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan has proposed setting up a joint task force with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green technology in the sector. “It is critical that we should set up a joint task force between the two ministries (Telecom and MNRE) to ensure that we work on this together. The […] Read more
Industry Roadblocks May Halt Renewable Energy Growth Juggernaut Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Renewable energy saw a significant boost globally in the past few years on the back of rising awareness about trimming the effects of climate change and global warming. Moreover, many countries globally, including India, are taking an active part in increasing the share of renewables, especially, solar in their energy mix. However, there are many […] Read more
US & Ghanaian Companies Sign Agreement for Solar Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Ghanaian and US companies sign agreement to provide solar energy to 6 Dioceses facilities in Ghana Ghanaian company Strategic Security Systems International, and its subsidiary Strategic Power Solutions signed a partnership agreement with the U.S. Company AEG International to provide solar energy to six dioceses of the Ghana Catholic Church. The U.S. Trade and Development […] Read more
Anesco Picks EDF Energy & Upside For Solar and Battery Farm Trading Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Energy will provide Anesco with a guaranteed minimum revenue to give income certainty. France-based EDF Energy in a partnership with technology partner Upside Energy has signed a deal with Anesco, one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies, to optimise a combined 16 MW of solar and battery assets at the Clayhill solar farm. This unique […] Read more
