ISA and Bloomberg Philanthropies In Partnership for $1 Trillion Target Updated On Wed, Oct 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bloomberg Philanthropies and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) have partnered to mobilise $1 trillion in global investments for solar energy across ISA’s member countries. The two organizations will kick off the partnership by working with World Resources Institute (WRI) to develop a Solar Investment Action Agenda and a Solar Investment Roadmap, which will be launched at COP26 and in […] Read more
Fourth ISA Assembly Kicks off On October 20 Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) fourth session is scheduled to be held on October 20, in virtual mode. The Gurugram headquartered body has been the largest multilateral initiative backed by India in recent decades. India has also applied to grant observer status to the body in the UN General Assembly to help provide for regular […] Read more
Reliance Adds NexWafe In Strategic Bets with EUR 25 million Investment Updated On Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Reliance Solar Energy Limited (RSEL), the subsidiary fronting renewable energy investments from Reliance Industries, has entered into an agreement with Germany-based NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) for acquiring 86,887 series C preferred shares of face value of EUR 1 each. RSEL will also be issued 36,201 warrants which are exercisable for a consideration of EUR 1 per […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, M10 Industries Launch New Matrix Shingle Tech Updated On Wed, Oct 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy M10 Industries and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany, have developed a matrix shingle concept for connecting silicon solar cells and a new stringer for manufacturing novel matrix shingle modules. The stringer, which arranges the shingle solar cells offset from each other similar to bricks in a masonry wall, was built within […] Read more
TVS Motor, Tata Power to Develop EV Charging Ecosystem in India Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Automaker TVS Motor Company and electric utility Tata Power are partnering to drive the implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across India and deploy solar power technologies at TVS Motor locations. The partnership aims to create a large dedicated electric two-wheeler charging infrastructure to accelerate electric mobility in India. This will also give the […] Read more
Meyer Burger Plans to Build High-performance Module Facility in Arizona Updated On Wed, Sep 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger Technology is planning a production site for high-performance solar modules in the United States. The initial production capacity will be 400 megawatts a year – with potential for further expansion to several gigawatts of capacity. The planned plant will make it possible to manufacture high-performance solar modules for the house roof segment, for […] 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
Shell Commits to RE Investments Worth $565 M in Brazil by 2025 Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Dutch energy giant Royal Dutch Shell has committed to invest 3 billion reais ($565 million) by 2025 in renewable energy in Brazil, for which it has launched a new division, Shell Energy Brazil, in the country. Most of the capex is related to solar energy projects, Reuters reported executives as saying. The head of renewable development […] Read more
Maha Govt, JSW Sign MoU for Green Projects Worth ₹35,500 Cr Updated On Wed, Sep 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Maharashtra government and power major JSW Energy Ltd have signed two MoUs to set up two green projects worth Rs 35,500 crore. The agreement is part of the slew of initiatives under the state government’s Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 initiative, started last year, to focus on stimulating investment and growth. “The two new projects will […] Read more