SK Innovation Increases Investment in US EV Battery Business to $2.5 Bn Updated On Fri, May 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, to fund the start of construction of a 2nd EV battery plant. South Korea-based SK Innovation has announced that it plans for additional investment in its US battery business, following approval by its Board of Directors to fund the start of construction of a […] Read more
SINN Power Builds World’s 1st Floating Ocean Hybrid Platform Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to further expand footprints, Germany based SINN Power has invited solar panel manufacturers to demonstrate and test their photovoltaic (PV) modules on a floating platform in Iraklio, Greece. The company’s motive behind the move is to internationalise its ocean hybrid platform as a complete off-grid energy solution to provide renewable energy to […] Read more
EDF Invites Indian Startups to Bring Innovative Solns for Electric World Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF will provide selected startups with support to help improve their reputation and project, along with accessibility to EDF network and expertise to develop further business opportunities, and enabling them to move from planning phase to commercial roll-out. The company will also provide visibility on EDF digital platforms, along with a cash prize of up […] Read more
Govt Needs to Extend Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing, Exploit Skilled Manpower: Jaideep N. Malaviya Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The glass components like vacuum tubes or curved mirrors are largely imported being specialised. India’s solar thermal market is steady hence gives confidence for “Make in India”. However, government needs to extend incentives for manufacturing and exploit the domestic skilled human resources. In short “Opportunities Infinite but Challenges Many Ahead”, believes Jaideep N. Malaviya, Secretary […] Read more
Grid Imbalance Becoming An Issue For RE in Australia-Woodmac Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie (Woodmac), the global research firm has highlighted the hurdles renewables energy growth is facing in Australia. The firm says that while the renewable energy project pipeline in the National Electricity Market (NEM) remains massive at 67 gigawatts (GW) capacity (6GW under construction and 61GW in announced projects), the current conversion rate to firm […] Read more
ADB Grants $346 Mn Loan for Rural Electricity in Maharashtra Updated On Thu, Apr 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a USD 346 million loan to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in Maharashtra. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 346 million loan to India to help provide an efficient and reliable power connection to rural agriculture customers in the state of Maharashtra. […] Read more
Average Spot Price Remains at Rs 2.36 Low During Lockdown Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy The average spot power price has remained as low as Rs 2.36 per unit on the IEX during the lockdown period so far, which began last month The average spot power price has remained as low as Rs 2.36 per unit on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) during the lockdown period so far, which began […] Read more
Growatt among Top 10 Global PV Inverter Suppliers in 2019: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy With total shipments reached more than 126 GW (or 126,735 MW), the global photovoltaic (PV) inverter shipments grew by 18 percent in 2019 on a y-o-y basis, as said by the global energy research & consultancy firm. As per the new analysis done by Wood Mackenzie, or popularly known as WoodMac, the top 10 global […] Read more
Covid-19 Hurts ABB’s Q1 Results; Revenue Slips across Businesses Updated On Tue, Apr 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tech giant ABB has reported a significant drop in its first-quarter results of 2020 as its net income declined by 30 percent to USD 376 million on the back of coronavirus pandemic. The company’s net income remained at USD 535 million during the same period a year ago, ABB said in a statement. Further, it’s […] Read more