The ‘Smell’ of Solar Power Spreads Across Public Toilets In Mumbai Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy In recent time, urban administrations have been experimenting with innovative ways of incorporating solar energy in our every day lives, one of which is installing solar panels atop public toilets. In December last year, for instance, it was announced that Indore Smart City Development Limited (ISCDL) would install solar power systems at 100 public and […] Read more
AuREUS Repurposes Food Waste Into Solar Panels Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Since sunlight is available for a limited period during the day, standard solar panels only generate power 15-20% of the time. This is a major hindrance in the widespread adoption of solar energy, which Carvey Ehren Maigue, from Mapua University, in Manila in the Philippines, is seeking to solve with his invention ‘AuREUS’ that simultaneously […] Read more
Ingka Group (IKEA) Acquires 9 Solar Power Projects in Europe for €340 Million Updated On Thu, Apr 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sweden-based Ingka Group, which owns the majority of IKEA stores globally, has announced that it has acquired nine solar power park projects in Germany and Spain for €340 million. The combined capacity of the solar projects comes to 440 MW. The Ingka Group solar has acquired the portfolio from solar power developer ENERPARC. Four solar power projects […] Read more
Risen Energy launches ultra-low-carbon BIPV and HJT products Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Risen Energy, a solar module manufacturer based in China, recently concluded its press conference in Ninghai, Zhejiang province, for the launch of the latest lineup of building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) products, which included Super Top, Super Tile, alongside its latest heterojunction (HJT) offering, Hyper-ion. The entire lineup boasts further reduction in carbon use and improved power […] Read more
Sulfur Batteries of Theion Offers 3X Energy Capacity, Affordability Updated On Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Berlin based battery start up Theion is coming up with its ‘Crystal Battery’ which – in comparison to lithium-ion batteries – increases the energy density of the cell by three times, requires 90 per cent less energy to produce them and costs far less. According to Theion, the Crystal Batteries employ lithium-sulphur cathode technology and […] Read more
Even as New York hits fresh highs on solar power, Indian metros lag despite advantages Updated On Thu, Mar 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy The New York Independent System Operator said March 29 that about 750 MW of incremental behind-the-meter solar power capacity has been added over the past year, helping the state recently set a record high of 2,328 MW of BTM meter solar output, reports US data and analytics provider S&P Global. The NYISO estimated that BTM […] Read more
Solar recharging of EVs far more efficient use of land than ethanol crops for blended fuel in India: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Mar 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows that generating solar energy to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries would be a far more efficient use of land than growing crops for ethanol. India’s 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol requires large increases in ethanol from sugar and […] Read more
Punjab Invites Bids for 217 MW Solar Power Projects Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Mon, Mar 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has invited applications from farmers, groups of farmers, panchayats, cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and water use associations in Punjab for setting up of solar power plants of individual capacity of 1MW, 1.5 MW and 2 MW. the move comes even as Punjab struggles to find a way out […] Read more
“We are looking at a significant market share in India”, Sunil Thamaran, Enphase Energy Updated On Sat, Mar 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Fremont, California Headquartered Enphase Energy has always travelled the path less travelled. Started in 2006, the solar inverter technology firm went the micro-inverter route, instead of the conventional industry move towards string inverters. Over time, the move has paid rich dividends, with the firm closing 2021 with revenues of $1.38 billion, a strong 78.5% […] Read more
