These 5 Solar Projects In China Demonstrate It’s Leadership Like Little Else Updated On Mon, Jan 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy It is no secret that China has virtually built and led the global solar push in the past decade. Firms from the country today supply or control over 70% of global supplies in solar power. While these manufacturers continue to expand and are on track to churn out record profits this year, we take a […] Read more
Solar Innovation In Rooftop Set to Boom Updated On Tue, Jan 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has been a very popular choice in recent years for markets like the US and Australia, where they are being seen as solutions to not just lower emissions, but also secure energy for owners in difficult situations. In the last decade alone, in the U.S, the number of solar panels installed has gone […] Read more
EV Charging Stations With Rooftop Solar More Economical: Report Updated On Fri, Dec 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aiming to demonstrate the concept of using a clean source of energy (solar) for charging Electric Vehicles (EVs), a new report has shown that electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) with solar rooftop photovoltaic (SRTPV) facility are economically more viable than those with grid. “The mismatch between solar energy generation and consumption (from charging) can be […] Read more
US Air Force Paves the Way for Space-based Solar Power Updated On Thu, Dec 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Northrop Grumman have successfully conducted the first end-to-end demonstration of key hardware for the Arachne flight experiment. As part of the ground demonstration, novel components for the “sandwich tile” were used to successfully convert solar energy to radio frequency (RF), a development that seeks to pave the way […] Read more
The Influence Of Winter On Solar PV Systems And Related O&M Considerations Updated On Mon, Dec 20th, 2021 by Saurenergy Background Winter is well and truly on its way for the northern hemisphere with temperatures beginning to fall and already reaching freezing point in some regions. According to forecasts there will be prolonged periods of icy and snowy weather in Europe on its way. So, what are the specific effects of winter on the operation […] Read more
Ayana Renewable Acquires 250MW Solar Assets from ACME in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Private Ltd will divest 100% equity stake in its 250 MWac solar PV power plants, located in Rajasthan, to Bengaluru-based renewable energy platform Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd, following the signing of a new deal between the two companies. With this transaction with ACME, Ayana, which is majority controlled by the National […] Read more
Cochin Airport Expands Agrivoltaic Farming to 20 acres in its Solar Farm Updated On Wed, Dec 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has scaled up its agrivoltaic farming to 20 acres. Agricultural photovoltaic (Agri-PV), also known as agrivoltaic or agri-photovoltaic, is an evolving practice in sustainable development that combines the production of food and energy. The land is used for both agriculture and solar power generation at the same time. ‘Experiments’ […] Read more
Total Eren & Gransolar To Build 14.8 MWp Microgrid Project In Galapagos Islands Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy French energy major Total Eren, and Gransolar, an Ecuadorian developer have announced the joint design, development, financing, construction, and operation of a microgrid project in the Galápagos Islands. The Galapagos, A World Heritage Site The E-Quator Energy project will combine a 14.8 MWp solar photovoltaic plant with a 40.9 MWh electricity storage capacity. Located in […] Read more
Wind, Water, Solar Trio Ensures Grid Stability for US States, Says Stanford Study Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wind-Water and Solar (WWS) ensures grid stability and zero blackouts. A new study conducted by Mark Z. Jacobson and colleagues at Stanford University claimed this, as they analyzed grid stability in over 50 U.S States and District of Columbia. Jacobson is a Professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford. The new research, an effort […] Read more
