Salt as Energy Storage: Vattenfall Launches Pilot Project at Berlin Thermal Plant Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall, together with the Swedish company SaltX Technology, will test how renewable wind and solar power can be stored in salt. The pilot plant at the Reuter thermal power plant in Spandau, Berlin, has a total storage capacity of 10 MWh and was officially commissioned today. In experiments, SaltX’s patented technology has proven to be […] 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
MNRE Seeks Views on Draft Specifications & Testing Procedure for Universal Solar Pump Controller Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The MNRE has proposed to consider the use of USPC to increase the utility of solar PV system installed for solar water pumps. Therefore, it has formulated the draft specifications and testing procedure for USPC. After inviting suggestions on draft guidelines for lab testing of storage batteries and inverters, the Ministry of New & Renewable […] Read more
MMRDA Issues 7.63 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Tender For Mumbai Metro Rail Project Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 25, 2019. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender for setting up of 7.63 MW of rooftop solar PV power projects under RESCO model at station sites of Mumbai Metro Rail Project for line 7 and 2A. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Fourth Notification For SECI’s 2 MW Solar Projects For Army Posts in J&K Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI first issued a notification for the projects in February but has since only followed it up with three more notifications for selection of solar power developers. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has invited online bids for setting up of solar plants worth 2 MW in Jammu and Kashmir. This is now the fourth […] Read more
Global Storage Market Predicted to Reach 158 GWh by 2024: Report Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global energy storage market will expand 13-fold by 2024, according to new research from consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. According to the report, ‘Global energy storage outlook 2019: 2018 year-in-review and outlook to 2024’, energy storage has been creeping into decarbonising markets over the past 5 years. Commenting on the report, Ravi Manghani, Research Director, said, […] Read more
MNRE Eyes Comments on Draft Guidelines for Series Approval of Storage Batteries for Lab Testing Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy These draft guidelines has been prepared in consultation with the related stakeholders, including experts from test labs, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi and Battery Storage Industry. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sought suggestions or comments from public and related stakeholders on the guidelines drafted for series approval of storage […] Read more
Sungrow Boosts its Commitment to Emerging Solar Markets in Asia-Pacific Updated On Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow, one of the leading global inverter solution supplier for renewables, is accelerating its commitments to the emerging solar market in the APAC region, particularly in South Korea and Vietnam. South Korea outlines fresh incentives to prioritise renewable projects with a low carbon footprint, higher efficiency and stricter industry codes. Offering a comprehensive product portfolio, Sungrow […] Read more
