Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage Launched in US Updated On Thu, Nov 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Daimler AG expanded its stationary energy storage business to the U.S. market with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Energy Storage. Newly established Mercedes-Benz Energy Americas, LLC is assuming the development and sales of stationary energy systems for residential, commercial and utility applications for the North-American market. The company has Boris von Bormann, U.S. solar industry expert as […] Read more
Rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets: Capgemini Updated On Sat, Oct 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Capgemini in the eighteenth edition of its annual study, the European Energy Markets Observatory (EEMO) has revealed that rapid increase in the share of renewables has destabilized the wholesale electricity markets. The report published in partnership with I4CE and Vaasa ETT states world Governments have increasingly dedicated budgets to developing renewable energy solutions and building […] Read more
IBESA launches database for global energy storage products Updated On Fri, Oct 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy On behalf of the International Battery Energy and Storage Alliance (IBESA), EuPD Research identified energy storage products, which as of now will be available for the residential segment in Austria, Germany, the USA and Australia to merge them into a comprehensive product database. The end customers as well as installers have the opportunity to search […] Read more
KSEB to cash in on renewable energy resources Updated On Wed, Oct 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy With the Centre meting out subsidies on renewable energy, Kerala is ambitiously working on solar-windmill hybrid system and newer models of windmills. The Kerala State Electricity Board renewable energy department is working on a solar-windmill hybrid system. This is a one-kilowatt system, where 600 watts would be generated using a micro windmill and a 400watt […] Read more
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
Tesla to team up with Panasonic to collaborate on manufacturing of photovoltaic cell and module production Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New York. Under this agreement, which is contingent upon shareholders’ approval of Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla will use the cells and modules in a […] Read more
NISE invites EoI to impart training on Suryamitra Skill Development Program on PAN India basis Updated On Sat, Oct 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) recently created by converting Solar Energy Centre to function as an Apex National Centre for research and technology development and related activities in the areas of Solar Energy Technologies in the Country. Under the skill development initiatives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, NISE is mandated as […] Read more
NLC India gives up on plans to set up project plans in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Oct 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy NLC India Ltd. has cast aside its plans to set up solar projects in Rajasthan as the state’s power distribution companies have turn down to purchase the power generated at the rate NLC had estimated. NLC, earlier called Neyveli Lignite Corporation, had in January invited global tenders to set up four blocks of solar projects […] Read more
TrinaBEST showcases its new residential energy storage system at All Energy 2016 Updated On Fri, Oct 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy The energy storage spin-off from Chinese PV outfit Trina Solar, TrinaBEST has showcased its second generation Residential Energy Storage Solution at All-Energy Australia 2016, held in Melbourne. The event which has been influential to all forms of clean and renewable energy across Asia-Pacific region affords TrinaBEST the opportunity to introduce its new energy storage system […] Read more