ISA Holds Curtain Raiser For 1st World Solar Technology Summit Updated On Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ISA today held a curtain raiser for the first World Solar Technology Summit on September 8. The curtain raiser was a virtual interaction with ISA office bearers. For the Gurugram headquartered ISA, the first Solar Technology Summit is a key event in its mission to make solar the bedrock of future energy generation, and […] Read more
As BIPV Systems Boom Worldwide, Familiar Challenges in India Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy At the much more low key SNEC Shanghai 2020 this year, a light global presence has not deterred China based majors from rolling out their best offerings. Among others, it was interesting to see firms offer up BIPV (Building Integrated Photo Voltaic) options, in anticipation of an expected boom in this segment. In China for […] Read more
Masdar, EDF to Partner on 8 US Renewable Energy Projects Worth 1.6 GW Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar has announced a deal with EDF Renewables that will see it acquire a 50 percent stake in a 1.6 GW renewable energy portfolio. EDF Renewables North America and Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, have announced Masdar’s second strategic investment in the United States (US) in a deal with EDF Renewables North America […] Read more
Government Allows Sale and Registration of EVs Without Batteries Updated On Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the registration of EVs without pre-fitted batteries The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, has allowed for the sale and registration of electric vehicles (EVs) without pre-fitted batteries. In a letter to Transport Secretaries of all the […] Read more
Low-Profile Surface-Mount Schottky Diodes from STMicroelectronics Boost Power Density and Efficiency Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has launched 26 new Schottky diodes in low-profile SMA and SMB Flat packages, covering voltage ratings from 25 to 200V and current ratings from 1 to 5A. The 1.0mm-high devices have 50% lower profile than diodes in standard SMA and SMB packages, enabling designers to increase power density and save space. SMA and SMB footprint compatibility allows […] Read more
Design Breakthrough can Spur Advances in Solar Lasers and Hydrogen Generation Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Scientists in Japan have developed a fully planar device that converts sunlight into a laser beam, which can efficiently power hydrogen fuel generators. Solar-pumped lasers convert sunlight into laser beams, which can be used to produce hydrogen—a clean type of fuel that can help to tackle the current environmental crisis. But, these lasers usually require […] Read more
Wind and Solar Met 9.8% of Global Electricity Production in H1 2020: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy In H1 2020, wind and solar generation rose 14 percent compared to H1-2019, generating 9.8 percent or nearly one-tenth of global electricity. A new report has put the spotlight on how fast wind and solar energy have expanded over the last few years to become major sources of electricity generation in most countries around the […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 279 MW of Solar Power Systems in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Aug 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered for the commissioning of 279 MW (cumulative) solar systems of capacities ranging between 2 MW and 10 MW across Maharashtra. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, has issued a tender for the commissioning of 279 MW (cumulative) solar power generating systems (SPGS) […] Read more
NHDC Tenders for 25 MW Floating Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Tue, Aug 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy NHDC has issued a tender, for eligible firms to take up the EPC work for 25 MW floating solar power park at the Omkareshwar reservoir in Madhya Pradesh NHDC Limited, a JV company of NHPC Ltd and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible firms for taking up the […] Read more