Unused Solar Power Could Produce 1/3 of Residential Heat: US Scientists Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Space heating is one of the largest contributors to climate change produced by industrialized nations, creating an urgent need for carbon-free heating. Recent advances suggest that passive solar energy as a heat source can and should be part of a sustainable solution, said US National Science Foundation (NSF). Researchers at the University of Oregon, funded […] Read more
US SEC Initiates Investigation Against Tesla Over Disclosures Linked To Solar Tiles Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a move widely seen as an acknowledgement of the complaint by a former Tesla employee, Steven Henkes, the US securities regulator, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has initiated investigations into the allegations on Tesla, for failing to notify its shareholders and the public about fire risks associated with its solar panel systems. The investigations […] Read more
Energy Major Equinor Buys 45% Stake in UK Battery Maker Noriker Power Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Equinor has signed an agreement with Noriker Power Limited, a battery storage developer in the United Kingdom focusing on the engineering and project development of utility scale storage and stability services. The agreement includes the acquisition of a 45% stake in Noriker, with an option to acquire the full company at a later stage. In […] Read more
220MWh Japanese Power Transfer Vessel’s Prototype to be Ready 2025 Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Japanese startup PowerX has entered into a capital and business alliance with shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding to jointly develop the first prototype of its “power transfer vessel” — Power ARK — by the end of 2025, said a recent official statement. Imabari Shipbuilding has also invested 1 billion yen (US$8.86 million) in PowerX through this capital […] Read more
New Israeli JV to Develop Drone For Solar Panels Cleaning Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Airobotics, an Israeli manufacturer of autonomous unmanned aircraft (drones) and aerial data platforms, and Solar Drone, an Israeli company specializing in solar farms services, have signed a binding agreement under which Airobotics will develop and supply to Solar Drone a unique solar panel cleaning drone system. The fully automated system will include a drone docking […] Read more
Sungrow Launches Ultra Powerful Inverter- SG350HX Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sungrow has launched its new star inverter, Sungrow’s star inverter, the SG350HX. The ultra strong string inverter achieves a max. power of 352kW, perfectly matching 182mm/210mm PV modules and leading to a higher DC/AC ratio. The inverter is considered the best solution from the firm to power the latest round of projects awarded under Malaysia […] Read more
Solar Marketplace Otovo Powers Up German Presence Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Norwegian solar marketplace firm Otovo has started operations in Germany. That takes the country count to 7 for the firm launched in 2016 to make solar rooftop installations an easier task for customers. Otovo claims that over 500 installer companies work with Otovo in Europe. These companies select which types of solar systems they want […] Read more
Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […] Read more
ReNew Power Achieves “Low Risk” on ESG Risk Ratings Updated On Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy RE independent power producer ReNew Energy Global has been ranked among the top 10 renewable power companies in the world on ESG Risk Ratings. ReNew has been rated as a ‘low risk’ company after a rigorous and thorough assessment process of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposure, management systems and performance, states the company. Of the […] Read more
