CRISIL Predicts Lower Thermal Share In Generation Next Fiscal Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings, in a sectoral report has predicted a drop of over 500 bps (basis points) in share of thermal plants in India’s power generation by next fiscal. The prediction is based on expectations of stronger addition of renewable energy (RE) capacities of as much as 50 GW over the next two years. These are expected […] Read more
Oxford PV Claims Research Breakthrough Could Reduce Need For Solar Farms Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy An abiding aspect of solar research has been the obvious focus on improving energy conversion efficiency at lower costs, and finding more and more application areas for solar. Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a ‘revolutionary approach’ which they claim could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon-based solar […] Read more
Senior Communications Associate/Communications Specialist (Rooftop solar) Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy To accelerate the rooftop solar deployment, CEEW proposes to bring together multiple stakeholders to implement innovative solutions towards building consumer awareness, demand aggregation through innovative business models, increased access to low-cost capital and ease of deployment. CEEW will implement innovative consumer awareness campaigns across three states, to understand and help overcome the real and perceived […] Read more
Global Investments In Battery To Decline In 2024: Rystad Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Following four consecutive years of significant growth, this year is set to see a sizeable decline in global battery investments for the first time since 2020, according to Rystad Energy research. The researchers attributed this trend owing to a slump in battery infrastructure investments in mainland China for the global slowdown, as the Asian economic […] Read more
Korean Varsity Finds Way To Increase Efficiency Of Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Tin halide perovskites (Sn-HPs) are promising materials for next-generation solar cell technology. However, they still face issues related to stability and conversion efficiency, requiring addressal. Recently, researchers from Korea revealed that using a special additive namely “4-phenylthiosemicarbazide “can significantly enhance the performance and durability of Sn-HP-based solar cells by controlling crystal formation, passivating defects, and […] Read more
Zinc-Bromine Batteries Set To Find Usage In Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The flowless zinc-bromine battery (FLZBB) is a promising alternative to flammable lithium-ion batteries due to its use of non-flammable electrolytes. However, it suffers from self-discharge due to the crossover of active materials, generated at the positive graphite felt (GF) electrode, to the negative electrode, significantly affecting performance. Now, researchers have developed a novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous […] Read more
India’s Data Centre Boom Opens Up A Fresh Segment For Green Developers Updated On Mon, Jul 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy By-Tej Prakash Bharadwaj & Manish Kumar Notwithstanding the sluggish growth of data centres in India in the early 2000s, the advent and popularity of AI means that the data center sector in India is now set for a significant expansion matching its status as a regional power. With a total capacity of around 1,000 Megawatt […] Read more
US DOE To Invest $9.5 Million In Four Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2024 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has declared plans to invest $9.5 million in four new projects with the goal of increasing public awareness and confidence in large-scale solar advancements. This program supports the US’s objective of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which is an important step given that the DOE estimates that 40% […] Read more
US Invests $ 9.5 Mn To Study Social Dynamics Of Siting Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced an investment of $9.5 million for four new projects. This study was undertaken to examine the ways that siting practices can influence public attitudes toward and permitting of large-scale solar facilities. The research is expected to generate actionable insights that improve outcomes for host communities. It particularly […] Read more
