Fossil-dependent Russia Finally Warms Up To Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar energy in Russia might be on the verge of a major expansion, thanks to a government support program for renewable energy sources, The Moscow Times reported industry experts as saying. Russia, the world’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has historically relied on its vast oil and gas reserves to bolster its economy. But the […] Read more
Tata Pwr, Tata Steel to Set Up 41MW Solar Plants in Jharkhand & Odisha Updated On Fri, Oct 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power and Tata Steel, the two flagship companies of the Tata Group, have come together to develop grid-connected solar plants in Jharkhand and Odisha. The two companies have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a duration of 25 years to set up 41MW solar project, which will be a combination of rooftop, floating […] Read more
Xponent Power Introduces World’s First Power Generating Solar Awning for the RV Industry Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US, the world’s largest market for recreational vehicles (RV’s) which is worth USD 26.7 billion in 2020, and expected to reach USD 35.7 billion by 2026 (Mordor Intelligence), finally has a solar powered addition too. In 2020, almost 4,30,000 of these truck sized vehicles were sold in the US. But these symbols of excess […] Read more
India Most ‘Cost-effective’ in Rooftop Solar Power; Beats China, UK & US Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy A global study has found that India is the most cost-effective country for generating rooftop solar energy at USD 66 per megawatt-hour, while the cost in China is marginally higher at USD 68 per megawatt-hour. Due to the lower cost, rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTSPV) technology, such as roof-mounted solar panels used in homes, and commercial […] Read more
Sojitz Corporation, Osaka Gas, Looop Partner for Rooftop Solar in Vietnam Updated On Fri, Oct 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd. (“SOGEC”), a joint venture company between Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) and Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas”), has partnered with Looop Inc. (“Looop”) to establish a new joint venture company SOL Energy Company Limited (“SOL Energy”) as of October 21. Moving forward, SOL Energy will begin operations of a rooftop […] Read more
Goa Invites EoI to Set Up Floating Solar Plants on Four Dams Updated On Thu, Oct 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The State Government of Goa has decided to set up a floating solar power plant on four dams in the state and has invited expression of interest (EoI) for selection of solar power developer for setting up of a grid connected floating solar power plant at these sites. The solar power plants will be set […] Read more
Rooftop Solar to Supply 25-49% of Global Electricity Needs by 2050: Study Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Owing to improved deployment capability and reduced costs, rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) technology, such as roof mounted solar panels used in home, commercial and industrial buildings, is currently the fastest deployable electricity generation technology. According to a new report, it is projected to supply 25–49% of global electricity needs by 2050. Despite these predictions, a […] Read more
Solar Cells With 30-year Lifetimes for Power-generating Windows Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes, research led by the University of Michigan, U.S., has shown. It may pave the way for windows that also provide solar power. “Solar energy is about the cheapest form of energy that mankind has ever produced since the industrial revolution,” said […] Read more
Respite for South East Asia Manufacturers, As US Delays Decision on Solar Tariffs Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The complaint by a group of manufacturers calling themselves the American Solar Manufacturers Against Chinese Circumvention, or A-SMACC that sought higher tariffs on Southeast Asian solar-power imports has led to an interesting situation with the US department of commerce asking the firms to identify themselves first. The issue had been raised by the largest body […] Read more
