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
Sri Lanka To Purchase 75% Equipment from India For India-funded Projects Updated On Mon, Jun 21st, 2021 by Saurenergy Recently, we reported that India extended a USD 100 million Line of Credit (LOC) to Sri Lanka for various solar energy projects. Now, for those solar projects, Sri Lanka will purchase the equipment and materials from India itself. That USD 100 million LOC is a 15-year loan of a fixed rate of 1.75% and that […] Read more
NCRTC Partners with SECI to Use Renewable Energy in Delhi-Meerut Corridor Updated On Wed, Jun 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy In an effort to promote India’s sustainability development goals (SDGs), thus encouraging the use of renewable energy in the transportation sector the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) have signed a Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) to harness blended renewable energy for Delhi-Meerut RRTS (Regional rapid transit system) corridor. […] Read more
Solex & Jinchen Sign MoU for 1.2 GW PV module production line in Surat Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gujarat-headquartered solar PV manufacturer Solex Energy Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for acquiring 1.2 GW of solar module production equipment from China’s Jinchen Machinery, as it plans to expand output. The first phase of 600 MW will be commissioned by October-2021 and the work for the second phase of 600 MW will start immediately as […] 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
Shell and Edify Strike 100 MW Big Battery Storage Deal with NSW Govt Updated On Tue, May 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy UK-based Shell Energy and Australia-headquartered Edify Energy have released a joint statement today, stating that the two companies have signed a long-term services agreement to deliver a two-hour battery storage facility of 100 MW capacity in South West NSW, Australia. In renewable energy news coming from the nation, it was recently revealed that Australia installed its highest […] 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
