Azure Power Secures $163 Million Investment for 300 MW Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy NYSE listed Azure Power, has secured a USD 163 million investment led by Tokyo-headquartered Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG). This investment is five-year syndicated financing for a 300 MW solar plant to be developed in Rajasthan. With this, Azure follows Adani Green energy in getting MUFG on board. MUFG is the third renewables project financing […] Read more
Trina Solar’s Large-area P-type Module Attains Record 23.03% Efficiency Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Chinese solar panel manufacturer Trina Solar has announced that it has achieved a record 23.03% aperture module efficiency for larger-area industrial silicon p-type modules. Trina Solar’s State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL) revealed the success of its proprietary Vertex high-efficiency p-type monocrystalline silicon module, based on 66 pcs of 210 mm x 210 […] Read more
US Researchers Develop Hydrogen Energy Storage Evaluation Tool Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a valuation tool that analyzes different energy storage technologies as part of an integrated and increasingly decarbonized energy system. Hydrogen energy storage is the latest addition to the modelling suite, and it brings a unique capability to the tool. The Energy Storage Evaluation Tool (ESET) is […] Read more
Ather Energy Expands To Delhi Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian electric scooter maker, Ather Energy today inaugurated its new experience center (retail outlet) ‘Ather Space‘, at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. This is Ather Energy’s 10th experience center in India, to provide a unique ownership experience along with service and support for owners. The Ather 450X, Ather’s main offering, alongside the Ather 450 plus will […] Read more
RERC Extends Implementation of New Rooftop Solar Rules Till Mid Sept Updated On Fri, Jul 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulator Commission (RERC) has extended the the implementation date of new net metering norms for solar rooftop projects, which benefit only household consumers and bars commercial projects with over 10 kilowatt capacity, from July 1, 2021, to September 15, 2021. Under net metering, the consumer uses cheaper rooftop solar power instead of the […] Read more
ACME Solar’s Rajasthan Projects Back On Track, After Withdrawal OF Termination Notice Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy ACME Solar, which had filed for termination of some of its solar projects in Rajasthan, has withdrawn the termination notice, following an amicable settlement of the issue with SECI (Solar energy Corporation of India). This was informed by the firm at the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), where it had filed the plea for termination. […] Read more
Atlas Renewable Energy Wins Accolades in Latin America Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Miami-based Atlas Renewable Energy has been awarded IJGlobal’s 2020 Latin America Sponsor of the Year Award for the company’s contributions to accelerating the region’s transformation to clean energy. In just 2020, the company signed three major financing contracts: Ananuca worth USD 253 Million, Lar do Sol – Casablanca worth USD 150 million and New Juazeiro […] Read more
BSNL To Use Solar Backup Technology in Remote Areas of Himachal Updated On Thu, Jul 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy As the nation got stumped by the Covid-19 pandemic, the internet is the only option we are left with, to connect the world virtually. However, some remote or far-flung areas of various states are still struggling with poor bandwidth or broadband signals. The same happened in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh (HP) and the […] Read more
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
