BYD, Toyota Launch Joint Venture to Conduct Battery EV R&D Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy BYD and Toyota have announced the launch of their JV company to conduct research and development (R&D) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) BYD Company Ltd and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced that preparations have proceeded since they signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture (JV) company to conduct research and development (R&D) […] Read more
Vestas Secures Wind Turbine Orders Worth 366 MW Across Europe Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has received four orders worth a combined 366 MW in wind turbine deliveries across Europe in Italy, Norway, Poland and Sweden. Global wind turbine OEM Vestas has announced that it has received four orders worth a combined 366 MW in wind turbine deliveries across Europe. The four orders have been received in Italy, Norway, […] Read more
Significant Investment Needed to Transform Africa’s Energy System Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and UNDP’s Africa Centre for Sustainable Development have outlined why significant investment is needed to transform Africa’s energy system. Falling technology costs have made renewable energy a cost-effective way to generate power in countries all over the world, which would drive further development and improved economy. Despite the tremendous efforts that have been deployed […] Read more
Middle East Renewables Braced for Turbulent Outlook: GlobalData Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Recent reports have estimated that global solar demand will slow down for the first time in three decades, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis potentially triggering a drop of between 6 percent and 10 percent in demand in 2020. The downgrade is largely due to strict limitations on movement and commercial activity in China, where the […] Read more
GoodWe, GE Ink Global Licensing Deal Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co Ltd (Goodwe), a prominent inverter and storage firm, based in Suzhou, China, has been selected as the exclusive licensing partner of solar inverters for GE’s global sales. For the technology focused Goodwe, the pact serves as a vindication of the quality and reliability of its product offerings in the space, […] Read more
NTPC, Employees Contribute Rs 257.5 Cr to Combat COVID-19 Updated On Fri, Apr 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has announced a contribution of Rs 257.5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). State-run power giant NTPC has announced a contribution of Rs 257.5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund to support the fight against COVID-19. While Rs 250 crore has been given by the company, NTPC employees […] Read more
Poor Infrastructure and The UK EV Market Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The UK has until 2040 to phase out the production of new petrol-powered cars and focus its attention on the production of electric vehicles. However, electric vehicles are being purchased at a much faster rate than expected. If we continue to see year-on-year growth in the sale of electric vehicles, the UK can’t expect to […] Read more
SNEC 2020 Stands Postponed. No New Date Announced Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy After holding out for long, the organising committee of the SNEC (Smart Energy Event and Conference), Shanghai, which is by far the biggest trade show for the solar sector, has announced the postponement of this years event. The 2020 edition would have been the 14th edition of the expo. The conference+ exhibition was originally scheduled […] Read more
MERC’s Take On Solar Rooftop Sets The Benchmark Updated On Thu, Apr 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a critical decision for solar rooftop sector in Maharashtra, the state regulator, Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has settled the Grid Support Charge (GSC) issue for good, it seems. With this, state consumers and installers can hope for a much better time for solar rooftops, hopefully. The announcement, hidden deep in the detailed tariff […] Read more