Kesterite Offers A Pathway To Greener Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Kesterite is a natural mineral with many important material properties, including a band gap that can be used as a light absorber material for next generation thin-film solar cells. Unlike their perovskite-based competitor technologies, Kesterite solar cells are natural and non-toxic, making them them a truly eco-friendly alternative to the fully or partially inorganic materials, silicon and […] Read more
Ørsted Sharpens Strategy To Maintain Green Energy Major Status Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Danish wind energy major Ørsted, that claims to run completely on green energy, approves fresh strategic ambition and financial guidance. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and provides energy products. It has installed a total of 12 GW of renewable energy capacity over […] Read more
CERC Sets Stage For Large Batteries With Draft Ancillary Services Regulations Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has drafted the Ancillary Services Regulations, 2021, whose express purpose is to ensure reliability, safety and security of the grid. Ancillary Services in relation to power system operation, the document explains, means the service necessary to support the grid operation in maintaining power quality, reliability and security of the […] Read more
MoRTH Proposes Exempting EVs from Registration and Renewal Fees Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), in its ongoing efforts to support the EV ecosystem, has proposed some new steps. This time, MoRTH has issued a draft notification proposing the exemption of battery-operated vehicles i.e. EVs from the registration fee and its renewal charges. MoRTH issued this amendment in a statement, “Provided further […] Read more
Norway’s Scatec Wins 540 MW Solar, 1140 MWh Battery Bids In South Africa Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Norway based renewable energy developer Scatec has won preferred bidder status for 540 MW of solar projects alongside 225MW / 1,140MWh of battery storage in South Africa. For Scatec, the bid aligns well with its target of 15 GW of renewable energy with a strong mix of storage by 2025. The tender was run by […] Read more
CESL & CLASP Sign MoU to Deploy High-quality Energy Efficiency Tech Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, with CLASP, an international non-profit organisation, for the deployment of high-quality energy efficiency technologies. Convergence is focused on delivering clean, affordable and reliable energy through providing energy solutions that lie at the confluence […] Read more
Enphase To Establish Installer Network In India Updated On Wed, Jun 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Enphase Energy, one of the early pioneers and specialist in microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems, has launched its Enphase Installer Network (EIN), now being expanded into India. Enphase has been in the news recently for a string of partnerships in the space, both with storage firms and module firms. Exclusive or trained installers are becoming increasingly important […] Read more
Indian Railways Inviting Bids For 15MW Solar Project Coupled with BESS Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The joint venture of Indian Railways and Rail India Technical and Economic Service Lmt. (RITES), Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) has invited bids to select developers for setting up a 15MW solar PV power plant with 7MW/14MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS). Indian Railways is planning to set up its first pilot solar PV […] Read more
Swiss Firm Claims Solid State Battery With 50% Better Environmental Balance Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Swiss Battery Startup High Performance Battery (HPB) claims that it has developed the world’s first solid-state battery whose core – unlike all other solid-state battery projects – is the result of a chemical reaction within the battery. Whereas solid ion conductors are usually inserted into the battery as prefabricated parts, the HPB solid ion conductor […] Read more