Researchers Create 68.9%-efficient PV Cell for Laser energy Transmission Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy At the recently held 48th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE presented their achievement of a record conversion efficiency of 68.9% for a photovoltaic cell under monochromatic laser light. The scientists at Fraunhofer ISE claimed the success, explaining that it was made possible with a special thin […] Read more
Russian Yandex Signs 5-year Wind PPA with Finnish Ilmatar Energy Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Yandex, a Russian internet company, has signed a 5-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for wind energy with Finnish renewable energy company Ilmatar Energy. Under the contract, Yandex will source renewable electricity from wind farms operated by Ilmatar to cover 100% of the energy needs for the company’s Mäntsälä data center in Finland. Delivery of renewable […] Read more
Crossover Energy Partners Teams Up with KKR for Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Crossover Energy Partners works exclusively as the energy transition solutions partner for KKR. Yesterday the firm that supports renewable energy projects, has announced an exclusive partnership with the leading global investment firm, KKR. Working as the exclusive energy transition solutions partner for KKR, Crossover will oversee the origination, development, financing, construction, and long-term operation of […] Read more
Green Alliance Invests in EneCoat Tech to Advance Perovskite Research Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Japan-based tech company Green Science Alliance Co Ltd. has invested in EneCoat Technologies Co., a Kyoto University start-up that focuses on perovskite solar cell research. Although silicon based solar cells have been practically commercialized the most till date, a large amount of energy is needed to melt and refine raw materials to make high quality silicon. Therefore, […] Read more
MNRE’s Recent Notification Clarifies Applicability of ALMM Order Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has received representations seeking clarifications about certain aspects of ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) Order, 2019. In response to this, the Grid Solar Power Division of the ministry has issued a notification, inviting attention to key provisions/instructions relating to the ALMM Order. Check the Official […] Read more
IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook Re-Writes Energy Narrative for a Net Zero World Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the world’s economy by 2.4 per cent over the expected growth of current plans within the next decade, a new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. The Agency’s 1.5°C pathway foresees the creation of up to 122 million energy-related jobs in […] Read more
Fourth Partner Raises $125 Million Equity Funding Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Hyderabad based Fourth Partner Energy has raised a fresh funding of $125 million for its expansion plans. The big new investor this time is Norwegian investment fund Norfund, that has invested $100 million. Existing investor the RISE fund has invested a further $25 million. Norfund was last in the news for its backing of Italy’s […] Read more
Prevail Electric Launches 3 Electric Scooters Starting From Rs. 89,999 Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Prevail Electric, an automotive solution providing startup, is gearing up to launch three premium model electric scooters– Elite, Finesse, and Wolfury. Prevail is bringing three electric scooters at different prices with different features. The most affordable one is Wolfury, priced at Rs. 89,999. This electric scooter can offer a top speed of 50 […] Read more
COGOS Expands Its Fleet with 2500 New Electric Vehicles Updated On Wed, Jun 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet and to achieve sustainable growth, Bangalore-based COGOS, the end-to-end enterprise logistics company has announced to expand its fleet by 2500 electric vehicles (EVs). The company will expand across major cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Gujarat, and later in Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. This fleet […] Read more
