Tesla’s Li-ion Battery Inaugrated at World’s Largest Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Sep 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated a pilot project for energy storage at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park using Tesla’s lithium-ion battery solution. The project has a power capacity of 1.21 MW and an energy capacity of 8.61 MWh with a life span of up to 10 years. “The energy […] Read more
European Modules Emit 40% Less CO2 Than Chinese Ones, finds Study Updated On Tue, Sep 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a new study, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have calculated that silicon photovoltaic modules manufactured in the European Union produce 40 percent less CO2 than modules manufactured in China. Using a life cycle analysis (LCA), the research team compared the CO2 footprint of monocrystalline solar modules manufactured in Germany, […] Read more
Enpal Raises €345 M for New Solar Projects in Germany Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy To accelerate the development of solar energy in Germany, solar solutions provider Enpal has secured debt commitments of €275 million from internationally leading investors BlackRock, Pricoa Private Capital (the private capital business of PGIM), and UniCredit in its recent round of fundraising. In addition, further institutional commitments of €70 million were signed in the form […] Read more
Solar Manufacturer Premier Energies Raises INR 200 crore Private Equity Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Premier Energies, a leading Solar PV Cells & Module manufacturing company, today announced a Private Equity investment of Rs 200 crores in the company by GEF Capital Partners, a global private equity manager focused on investing in climate solutions. Premier Energies will use the funds as growth capital to enhance its solar PV cell and […] Read more
Off-grid Electrification Can Drive Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Compared to other regions in the world, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) exhibits the lowest electrification rate at 47% and the degree of urban-rural electrification inequality is also greater in the area than anywhere else. Off-grid electrification can play a vital role in extending electricity access to rural communities and improving economic resilience, finds a new report. […] Read more
Solis Shines At REI 2021 Expo, Showcases Next Generation High Efficiency Inverters Updated On Wed, Sep 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Ginlong Technologies (Solis) participated in the recently concluded Renewable Energy India Expo 2021 (REI Expo 2021) in Greater Noida, India. The Solis team received good response from the solar industry, witnessing massive footfalls at its state-of-art showcase booth, the largest at the venue. Solis, a global leader in smart photovoltaic string inverters showcased their best […] Read more
BESCOM Must Encourage EV Charging at Home at Night to Manage Overloads, finds Study Updated On Tue, Sep 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) analyses the challenges involved in the installation and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure in Bengaluru city and suggests that authorities should encourage charging of vehicles at home during the night, among several other recommendations. The full study can be accessed here. The government of Karnataka had issued […] Read more
Tata Power Gets LOI for 250 MW Solar Power From MSEDCL Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy TP Saurya Limited (TPSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, received the ‘Letter of Intent’ (LoI) from Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MAHAGENCO) for setting up of 250 MW Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Power plant in Maharashtra. The project has been awarded to TPSL through Tariff-based competitive bidding followed by e-Reverse auction. The Company […] Read more
TSE Unveils ‘2nd Largest Solar Plant in France’ with 152 MW Capacity Updated On Mon, Sep 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy TSE, an independent French player specializing in solar energy, has inaugurated its new 152 MW photovoltaic plant, located in Marville, France, in the Meuse, and developed in partnership with Enerparc AG. This official inauguration marks the culmination of a large-scale project carried out on 155 hectares of land. While construction began in June 2020, the […] Read more