Record 33.6 GW of Wind and Solar Capacity Added to US Grid in 2020: BNEF Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has found that in a year faced with COVID-19, a record 33.6 GW of wind and solar capacity was added to the US grid in 2020. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and sharp economic contraction, the US clean energy sectors showed strong resilience in 2020, continuing a decade-long growth trend, BloombergNEF (BNEF) […] Read more
Emera Technologies and Novonix Partner on Innovative Battery Technology Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Emera Technologies and Halifax-based Novonix Battery Technology Solutions (Novonix) are working together to develop battery pack systems to support microgrids that will provide solar power directly to homes, and could lead to exciting future opportunities across North America. In the fall of 2020, Emera Technologies launched BlockEnergy, the first utility-owned community microgrid platform, and partnered with […] Read more
MiaSolé, European Solliance Claim 26.5% Efficiency on Tandem Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Hanergy owned MiaSolé Hi-Tech Corp and European Solliance Solar Research claim to have achieved a power conversion efficiency of 26.5% on a tandem solar cell. The new record builds on their previous record in 2019. The architecture combines two thin-film solar cell technologies: a top rigid semi-transparent perovskite solar cell with a bottom flexible copper […] Read more
SolarEdge Selected as Supplier for Fiat E-Ducato, Issues Financial Results Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy SolarEdge has announced it has been selected to supply powertrain and batteries for the Fiat E-Ducato, also reporting its financial results. SolarEdge Technologies has announced that the Company has been selected and will begin to supply full electrical powertrain units and batteries for the production of the Fiat E-Ducato light commercial electric vehicle. “We are […] Read more
India to Come out With Advanced Battery Technologies for EVs: Nitin Gadkari Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said that the government will adopt an integrated approach and come out with a policy to make India self-reliant in the area of advanced battery technologies to power electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications. Diving in an integrated approach for developing indigenous fuel cells in the field of EVs, the […] Read more
SECI Extends Deadline for 20 MW Solar Plus 20 MW Storage Tender in Leh Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy SECI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW solar with 20 MW storage in Leh, Ladakh. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has notified that it has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the commissioning of a 20 MW (AC) solar PV […] Read more
Perovskites Poised to Disrupt Solar Supply Chains Everywhere: Rethink Tech Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Perovskite seems to have been with us for a decade and so far it has not changed anyone’s life, changed the price of solar, or eaten into any company’s profit. And according to a new report, it’s about to. The report finds that Perovskite solar will invade conventional solar in 3 distinct ways, beginning in […] Read more
Indian Electricity Sector on Cusp of a Solar Powered Revolution: IEA Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar power is set for explosive growth in India, matching coal’s share in the Indian power generation mix within two decades. According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report, solar power is set for explosive growth in India, matching coal’s share in the Indian power generation mix within two decades in the STEPS – […] Read more
IPL Announces Agreement to Acquire 195 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL), a subsidiary of the AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), today announced an agreement to acquire a 195 megawatt solar project. Expected to be completed in 2023, the solar project will be located in Clinton County, Ind., and Invenergy will develop the project and manage construction. Once operating, the solar facility will generate enough electricity […] Read more
