USITC Begins Investigation Into Hanwha’s Patent Lawsuit Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has acknowledged Hanwha’s request and is launching an investigation into the alleged patent infringement by Chinese companies JinkoSolar and Longi Solar as well as Norway’s REC Group. The USITC’s chief administrative law judge will now assign the case to one of the administrative law judges (ALJ), who, in turn, […] Read more
Plunging Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries on the Verge of Displacing Coal, Gas Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Two technologies that were immature and expensive only a few years ago but are now at the center of the unfolding low-carbon energy transition have seen spectacular gains in cost-competitiveness in the last year. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF shows that the benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for lithium-ion batteries has […] Read more
Growatt Receives All Quality Matters Award by TÜV Rheinland for MAX 80kW Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The inverter was recognised for its excellent quality and high functionality, ranking first of all the commercial inverters. Growatt, a global leader in inverter technology based out of China, has won the award of best PV inverter for commercial use for its MAX series 80 kW inverter at the “All Quality Matters” Award Ceremony & […] Read more
Sungrow Launches New 1500V Energy Storage System Updated On Fri, Mar 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy This containerised solution integrates energy storage inverters, lithium-ion batteries and medium-voltage transformers, which significantly saves on initial investment and upcoming O&M costs. As a global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, Sungrow is showcasing multiple solutions at the ongoing Energy Storage Europe exhibition. These solutions help plant owners utilise solar energy efficiently before and even after […] Read more
Hanwha Q Cells Says Patent Case based on Structure, not Technology Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diversified Korean Group Hanwha, which has been in the news for its Hanwha Q Cells division suing rivals, issued a release on Friday that the patent over which it is suing rivals is not restricted to any particular method of manufacture, but the solar cell structure. The Seoul based firm issued the clarification after one […] Read more
Spain’s Iberdrola Steps Up Plans With Euro 34 Bn Investment Planned by 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy 47% of the overall amount (Euro 16 billion) will be invested in Networks and 39% (Euro 13.3 billion) in Renewables. Generation and Supply will receive 11% of the total (Euro 3.8 billion). Iberdrola is stepping up global growth with investment rising to Euro 34 billion in the 2018-2022 period. This breakthrough means an upward revision from […] Read more
MNRE’s Rs 175.87 Cr RE Research and Technology Development Programme Renewed Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The President of India has given his approval for the continuation of the Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RETD) program of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) for implementation during 2017-18 and 2019-20 at the cost of Rs 175.87 crore. The scheme aims at scaling up R&D effort for “Renewable Energy Research […] Read more
Review of a PV Plant Featuring Single-Axis Trackers Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Soltec, a leading manufacturer and supplier of single-axis solar trackers and related services in large-scale projects, supplied 162 MW of complete tracker equipment to a PV power plant located in Northeast Brazil. The project counts with 5,368 units of the innovative independent-row tracker. Eliminating array-gaps at all pile mounting locations, SF7 achieves complete tracker module […] Read more
Lighting Control Chip by STMicroelectronics Offers Greater Energy Savings Updated On Mon, Feb 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother brightness control. STMicroelectronics has launched a new all-in-one LED lighting control chip that enables future luminaires to save more energy and deliver better user experiences. The HVLED001B controller simplifies designing LED-lighting modules, maximises energy efficiency at all dimming levels, and ensures smoother […] Read more