Global Solar Installations Reached 138.2 GW in 2020 Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite the continued impact of COVID-19, a massive 138.2 GW of solar was installed in 2020, representing an 18% increase compared to 2019, in yet another global annual installation record for the global solar PV sector, finds a new report by SolarPower Europe. SolarPower Europe, the new EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), has released its […] Read more
“The Whole Ethos of the Company is Energy Independence”, Sunpower Renewables Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy As the energy market continues to open up In India, it’s throwing up a number of opportunities for firms. One such firm is Australia based Sunpower Renewables, which has focused on storage based solutions using Lithium Ion batteries. Starting with a simple solar lantern back in 2016, the firm today is offering an array of […] Read more
CEL Invites EoI to Empanel EPC Contractors for 200 MW Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Aug 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from EPC contractors wishing to be empanelled for building ground mounted Solar Power Generating Systems (SPGS) for a cumulative capacity of 200 MW anywhere in India. The deadline to submit the EoI is October 10, 2021, at 3 p.m. In case the designated day happens to be […] Read more
Bengal Tender for Empanelment Of Rooftop Agencies for 50 MW Solar On Residential Buildings Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) is seeking bids for the empanelment of agencies for the installation of 50 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar projects on residential buildings in West Bengal. The tender comes after a significant gap, with Bengal already one of the laggards on solar adoption. In fact, the state […] Read more
Sungrow Supplies the Largest Solar-plus-Storage Solution for Egypt Mining Site Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sungrow, the global leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced a contract to supply equipment to the German developer juwi for the 36 MW off-grid solar farm and a 7.5MW battery energy storage system at Sukari gold mine operated by Centamin in Egypt. The project will be the largest solar-plus-storage plant located at a […] Read more
Japanese Firm to Build World’s 1st Power Transfer Vessel Updated On Fri, Aug 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy PowerX, a Japanese company, plans to innovate power storage and transmission by developing an automated Power Transfer Vessel to carry electricity from offshore wind farms to shore. The very first model of such vessels is “Power ARK 100” – a 100TEU trimaran specially designed for transferring renewable energy in Japan’s coastal waters. The company also […] Read more
Solar Recycling Is Becoming A Race Against Time Updated On Thu, Aug 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In the last two decades, millions of solar panels have been installed, with an expected lifetime of between 25 and 30 years. That means over the coming years, a trickle of discarded panels will gradually turn into a flood, requiring effective recycling techniques to be in place soon. Solar recycling technologies, have their task cut […] Read more
Solar A Big Contributor To Brahma Kumaris Drive For Sustainable Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Brahma Kumaris, the now global spiritual movement with its Headquarters in Mount Abu, Rajasthan has grown to be a massive organisation today. With hundreds of thousands of members and centers across almost a 100 countries. One of the driving ethos of the movement today is a push to be sustainable, and while that can […] Read more
Global Power Sector Emissions Increases by 5% : EMBER Updated On Wed, Aug 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report published by energy think tank Ember reveals that rising global electricity demand in the first half of 2021 outpaced growth in clean electricity, which led to an increase in emissions-intensive coal power. As a result, global power sector emissions increased beyond pre-pandemic levels. “Catapulting emissions in 2021 should send alarm bells across […] Read more