Researchers in China Develop a PV-driven AC Using Ice Thermal Storage Updated On Fri, Jun 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists in China from the Yunnan Normal University and the Jiaxing University have built a PV-powered air conditioner that uses ice thermal storage rather than batteries to store power. The design of the air conditioner, directly driven by distributed solar PV, was studied, and an MPPT controller was designed to effectively utilize solar energy. A variable speed […] Read more
UK Study shows storing Perovskite Materials at Low Temp extends lifespan Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a paper published this year, researchers at the University of Sheffield, UK, describe a novel method to add three to four more months to the average lifespan of perovskite materials, thereby throwing light on new ways to cut down wastage in the manufacture of solar cell technologies. Entitled Perovskites on Ice: An Additive-Free Approach to […] Read more
Enel Green Power Begins Constructing 180 MW Wind Farm in Spain Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Italian renewable energy firm, Enel Green Power España (EGPE) yesterday announced the commencement of the construction of its new 180 MW wind farm located in Villar de Los Navarros in Zaragoza, Spain. The new wind farm has been named The TICO WIND plant which involves an investment of Euro 181 million and is expected […] Read more
CERC Judgement on SB Energy’s 300 MW Bhadla Project Compensation Updated On Tue, May 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy A plea by SB Energy at the CERC, with SECI and Rajasthan Urja Vikas Nigam as respondents, was disposed off by the commission with a now predictable template on most of the contentions. In doing so, the CERC has served to iterate what seems to be well established rules for such situations. The final order […] Read more
Sunrun Records Total Revenue of $334.8 Million in Q1 FY21 Updated On Thu, May 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy An American provider of residential solar panels and storage energy services, Sunrun Inc. has rolled out its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 (Q1 FY21). Sunrun announced that it has welcomed around 23,556 new customers in FY21 with a total revenue was USD 334.8 million in Q1 […] Read more
EnBW to Build Europe’s Biggest Fast Charging Station for all EVs Updated On Mon, Apr 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy EnBW is planning a new flagship charging station at the Kamener Kreuz autobahn interchange near Dortmund, Germany. With 52 charging points, it will be the biggest public fast charging station in Europe and will be powered by solar panels. As per the firm, the high power chargers have capacities of up to 300 kilowatts. Depending […] Read more
ISGF Paper Proposes new Revenue Opportunites For Electric Utilites Updated On Sat, Apr 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new white paper entitled New Revenue Opportunities for Utilities, which highlights various opportunities for revenue generation for utilities through digitalising the power sector and unlocking existing infrastructure and services, has been published by India Smart Grid Forum- a public private partnership initiative of Ministry of Power for accelerated development of smart grid technologies in the […] Read more
Heineken to be Carbon Neutral in Production by 2030, Full Value Chain by 2040 Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy HEINEKEN today announced a new ambition to decarbonise its own production by 2030 and its full value chain by 2040. This is the first in a series of refreshed Brew a Better World ambitions, which form an important part of the company’s new EverGreen balanced growth strategy. “In this Decade of Action1, we are committing to accelerating our actions […] Read more
Facebook Ties up With CleanMax for 1st Renewable Energy Project in India Updated On Fri, Apr 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Facebook has partnered with Mumbai-based clean energy firm CleanMax for a 32 MW wind power project to be built in southern Karnataka. Around 50% of the project’s energy generation capacity has already been commissioned and is producing electricity. While CleanMax will handle the ownership and operation of the project, Facebook will purchase electricity off the […] Read more