Carbon Dots From Human Hair Used to Boost Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers have used carbon dots created from human hair to create a kind of “armour” to improve the performance of perovskite solar cells Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia have used carbon dots, created from human hair waste sourced from a Brisbane barbershop, to create a kind of “armour” to improve the […] Read more
L&T Bags EPC Contract for the 1.5 GW Sudair Solar Project in Saudi Arabia Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy L&T has secured a turnkey EPC Contract in Saudi Arabia, from the consortium led by ACWA Power for the 1.5 GW Sudair solar project. The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Power Transmission & Distribution Business has announced that it has secured a turnkey EPC Contract, from the consortium of ACWA Power and the […] Read more
Canadian Solar Starts Construction on 143 MWp of Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Thu, Apr 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar announced today that it has commenced construction on four solar projects in Japan totaling 143 MWp. This portfolio includes Canadian Solar’s flagship mega-project, the 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji project located in the Fukushima Prefecture, and other projects totaling 43 MWp in the Ibaraki and Hiroshima Prefectures. Azuma Kofuji 100 MWp The Azuma Kofuji project is Canadian Solar’s largest […] Read more
MNRE Invites EOI for Installation of Innovative Solar Pumps Again Updated On Thu, Apr 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited firms to submit EOI for the installation of innovative solar pumps across India under Scheme (KUSUM) operated by the ministry The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had in June 2020, issued the guidelines for promoting innovative solar pumps, applicable for all Indian innovators/manufacturers/service providers, who wish to include innovative stand-alone […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Doubles PV Manufacturing Capacity to 1.1 GW Updated On Wed, Apr 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has announced an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, taking the total production capacity of cells and modules to 1.1 GW Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, one of India’s largest integrated solar companies and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has announced a significant expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in […] Read more
EBRD supports KESH’s first floating solar photovoltaic plant in Albania Updated On Mon, Apr 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Albania is making rapid progress with its plans to meet renewable energy targets, with the construction of a 12.9 MW floating solar photovoltaic (PV) farm thanks to a €9.1 million loan provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The farm will be the first floating solar plant of this size in Albania and […] Read more
Tenders Issued for Rooftop Solar Plants at IIT Kanpur and IIT Jodhpur Updated On Mon, Apr 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Two tenders have been issued for the commissioning of rooftop solar projects on the campuses of IIT Kanpur and IIT Jodhpur. Two tenders have been issued for the installation and commissioning of rooftop solar PV projects on the campuses of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and IIT Jodhpur. The first tender has been […] Read more
$421 million of Loanpal Residential Solar Loans Securitized Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Loanpal, a leading point-of-sale technology platform for sustainable home solutions, today announced that Goldman Sachs sponsored Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-2 Ltd. and Loanpal Solar Loan 2021-2 LLC have closed a securitization of approximately $421 million worth of residential solar loans originated on the Loanpal platform and previously purchased by Goldman Sachs, GoodFinch, Blackstone Credit and Davidson Kempner Capital Management […] Read more
Rooftop Solar + Storage From Batteries and EVs in India’s near-future: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Policymakers must build the framework required for combining rooftop solar with battery storage and EVs to meet India’s 2030 targets Policymakers and regulators must build the framework required for combining rooftop solar with battery storage and electric vehicles (EVs) to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a sustainable, energy-secure future, according to a new […] Read more
