Alcoa to Investigate Low Emissions Alumina: ARENA Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $11.3 million in funding to Alcoa of Australia Limited (Alcoa) to demonstrate technology that can electrify the production of steam in its alumina refining process using renewable energy. Australia is the world’s largest exporter of bauxite and one of the largest […] Read more
Adani Green Transfers 74% Stake of MSEL to Adani Tradecom LLP Updated On Mon, May 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-headquartered Adani Green Energy Ltd announced on Saturday that its subsidiary Adani Renewable Energy Holding Four Ltd has transferred 74 per cent shareholding of Mundra Solar Energy Ltd (MSEL) to Adani Tradecom LLP (ATLLP). It stated in a BSE filing, “7,400 equity shares are transferred to ATLLP at face value i.e. Rs 10 each, aggregating to Rs […] Read more
Chinese LONGi Issues White Paper on its Smart Soldering Technology Updated On Fri, May 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy China-based leading solar PV manufacturer LONGi has released a white paper on its proprietary “Smart Soldering” technology, applied in its new-generation Hi-MO 5 series high-power 182mm modules. With the ongoing volume application of large-format PV modules in utility-scale plants, the unique technology can guarantee their loading capacity, enabling energy yield to be optimized throughout their […] Read more
Is The SB Energy Exit A Worrying Sign For India? Updated On Thu, May 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy By Now, the news of SB Energy’s portfolio buyout by Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has been well reported. The 100% buyout of SB Energy India assets by AGEL for $3.5 billion, for a fresh 4954 MW of additions to AGEL’s total assets including project pipeline, has been cited as a possible warning sign for India’s […] Read more
IEA Report Advises Shutting Out Fossil Projects Now, To Reach 1.5C Target Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA), one of the premier energy modeling agencies and until recently, a key backer of the perception that fossil fuel’s still have a future (of sorts), has finally changed track. In a recommendation that will surprise many people, and please even more who have been calling for the same, the agency […] Read more
Include Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs in FAME-II: Delhi HC Directs DHI Updated On Wed, May 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Delhi High Court today ordered the Department of Heavy Industries to acknowledge including Hydrogen Fuel Cell electric vehicles (EVs) and Hydrogen refueling infrastructure under Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME-II) scheme. Fuel Cell India, an initiative dedicated to promoting Renewable and Hydrogen Energy & Fuel Cells in India has […] Read more
“India Needs Schemes that can support the market expansion”, Stefan Louis, Nexcharge Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Nexcharge, the Joint venture between Exide India and Leclanché, Switzerland, (Exide Leclanché Energy Private Limited) completes three years this year. It’s been a period of major changes on the battery storage front, with Lithium Ion batteries finally given the importance they deserve, with support from both the official PLI schemes and a major push from […] Read more
UK Researchers Use Compressed Air for Cooling and Cleaning PV panels Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a paper entitled ‘Study on the Cleaning and Cooling of Solar Photovoltaic Panels Using Compressed Airflow’, published in the journal Solar Energy in June 2021, U.K. researchers from the University of Warwick made a case for using the airflow produced from compressed air for cleaning and cooling solar panels simultaneously. The authors of the […] Read more
DGTR’s Third Anti Dumping Investigation. Too Little, Too Late? Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The announcement by the ministry of commerce and industry of the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) starting an anti-dumping probe on imports of solar cells imported from China, Vietnam, and Thailand was made yesterday. The move, while following due process as one would hope, leads to several questions regarding its relevance. Perhaps the only […] Read more
