Wind Energy Accounted for 42% New U.S. Capacity in 2020 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, solar amounted to only 38% of new capacity last year. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs. The DOE has released three reports showing record growth in […] Read more
ONGC to Expand RE Portfolio Through Offshore Wind Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to generate electricity from wind at its vast offshore acreage in order to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, ONGC has oil and gas fields both in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. That experience […] Read more
Researchers At Saudi University Claim Storage Breakthrough With Zinc-Ion Batteries Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) claim to have developed a new zinc-ion battery chemistry that they hope will deliver large-scale energy storage that is cheaper, safer, and more environmentally friendly than the commonly used lithium-ion batteries. The research summary states that rechargeable Zn-ion batteries are highly promising for […] Read more
Mumbai’s Dadar West EV Charging Station Serves 20 Vehicles in Week 1 Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In Mumbai, so far 20 vehicles have used the EV charging station at the Kohinoor Building parking lot in Dadar West in a week since its inauguration on August 18, 2021 by State Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray. “Environment-friendly electric vehicles are the need of the hour and charging facilities should be made available at various […] Read more
Global Semiconductor Firm Infineon Supports Ecosystem Development In Green Agriculture Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Infineon Technologies, a top 10 global semiconductor major has collaborated with with Invest India on Motor Drive Design Challenge for solar pumps. Solar pumps of course are a critical part of the government’s thrust to solarise Indian agriculture under the PM KUSUM scheme and more. For Infineon, the initiative is part of its support for […] Read more
Ready For High Tide At Jakson Group Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the closely held Jakson Group, known until recently for its prowess in the diesel genset market rather than renewable energy, setbacks are usually taken in stride. The group has faced its share of challenges in a legacy almost as old as Independent India, thanks to its modest beginnings in 1947. The two big disruptions […] Read more
States, Discoms Need To Do More for Success of Grid Connected Options in PMKUSUM, Says Study Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Indian government has been giving a renewed push to the PM-KUSUM scheme that promises reliable power supply for irrigation. But the proposed solarisation models, especially component A and C that involve grid connectivity have fared poorly so far. A new study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and Shakti Sustainable Energy […] Read more
Sr. PV Performance Analyst Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Nextracker Sr. PV Performance Analyst will be based in Hyderabad, India. You will use various PV performance analysis and modeling methods prevalent in the industry for understanding NEXTracker’s smart control system’s behavior. You will also explore and develop new tracking & modeling methods required for improving energy yield of Single Axis Tracker (SAT) systems. If […] Read more
Senior Financial Analyst – Logistics Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Senior Financial Analyst – Logistics will be based in Hyderabad. Onboarding will be virtual for the time being with occasional socially distanced meetings at a Nextracker office. In this position, you will report to the Logistics Business Analyst Manager Here is a glimpse of what you will do:- Consolidate and analyze financial data including […] Read more
