‘Policy Framework Needed to Ensure Longevity of Domestic Products Offtake, Profitability’ Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has taken steps by coming up with few manufacturing-linked tenders for setting up solar capacities and has also introduced a basic customs duty on imports, but we need a policy framework that will ensure the longevity of offtake of the products manufactured as well as profitability, says a senior official of Tata Power […] Read more
Fish Gills Used to Develop Rechargeable Metal-Air Battery Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists at INST, Mohali, under DST have come up with an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop rechargeable batteries Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, have recently come up with an efficient, low-cost […] Read more
Draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Out. Renewables in Focus Updated On Mon, Apr 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy True to the promise made last week, the Power Ministry has released the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 on 17.4.2020. The draft has given stakeholders 21 days in which to send in their suggestions. The act is of particular significance for the renewable sector, as it promises to tighten up enforcement of orders made […] Read more
Nissan Licenses Lithium-ion Battery Technology to APB Corporation Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nissan has licensed its technology to APB Corporation that will allow mass production of lower-cost lithium-ion batteries with increased charging capacity Nissan has licensed an advanced technology to APB Corporation that will allow mass production of lower-cost, safer lithium-ion batteries with increased charging capacity. Backed by investment from major companies, Tokyo-based APB plans to build […] Read more
WoodMac’s Weekly Roundup: Covid-19 Impact on Power, RE Industry Globally Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the leading research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has provided its weekly analysis on the impact of coronavirus on the power and renewable energy industry globally. As per the report preliminary findings, solar and storage are expected to see ~20 percent coronavirus impact as compared to the base case. Whereas onshore wind […] Read more
MNRE to Promote Local Manufacturing, Export Hubs for RE: Anand Kumar Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE is planning to identify suitable land sites for RE manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the impact of the COVID-19 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has asked state and port authorities to identify suitable land sites for renewable energy (RE) manufacturing and export services hubs in the country to offset the […] Read more
Brazil Faces Indefinite RE Auctions Delay of Over 51GW Due to Coronavirus Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amid the outbreak of Covid-19, the Brazilian government has postponed the national energy generation and transmission auctions of clean energy comprising more than 51 GW which were scheduled for May this year, for an indefinite time frame, said the report. This includes auctions both A-4 and A-6, as well as tenders for the transmission lines, […] Read more
Ørsted Announces Completion of 338 MW Wind Project in Texas Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced that it has completed its Sage Draw Wind project, a 338MW wind farm that straddles Garza and Lynn Counties in Texas. Ørsted has announced that it has completed its Sage Draw Wind project, a 338 MW wind farm that straddles Garza and Lynn Counties in Texas. The 120-wind turbine project will have […] Read more
SunnyBAG PowerTAB – A Most Effective Power Charger Updated On Sat, Apr 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Product Brief: The PowerTAB is a portable solar system that claims to finally make you 100 percent independent. Highly efficient solar panels plus batteries which the firm claims to be like in the Tesla Model S. Product Features: The 5-watt SUNPOWER solar panel charges through highly efficient power management consisting of two cells that […] Read more