Rooftop Solar Can Increase Local Temperature, Says Research Updated On Mon, Oct 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent research showed that rooftop solar can raise temperatures during the daytime and lower them at nighttime. These findings were based on a city-wise simulation on photovoltaic solar panels on rooftops. The research indicated that the conventional photovoltaic solar panels may increase temperatures on hot days and lower them at night, said new modelling. […] Read more
Survey Highlights Easy Ride For The Richest On Carbon Emissions Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The global greenhouse gas emissions averaged 6.7 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e) per person in 2023. Reducing individual carbon footprints has become a central focus of sustainable development, particularly with the growing shift toward renewable energy. The push to cut emissions at the source has also introduced mechanisms like carbon markets, aimed at distributing […] Read more
Director of Emerging Technologies of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Director of Emerging Technologies of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will lead the identification, evaluation, and qualification of new and innovative technologies in the field of battery energy storage. This role is responsible for driving future technological advancements and strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s BESS solutions (Battery Systems, PCS, Safety, and Thermal Management) […] Read more
UK’s Ilika Solid State Battery Claims Breakthrough in Safety and Innovation Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ilika, a startup specialising in solid state battery technology, has recently reported a major success in safety tests of its Goliath solid-state battery prototype. These tests, conducted by independent assessors at University College London, demonstrated that the safety of the Goliath P1 prototype cell is significantly superior to that of equivalent lithium-ion batteries. The tests […] Read more
Report Bats For Boosting R&D On Agro Voltaics Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy A latest analysis by scholars at EMBER, an energy think tank said that the agro photovoltaic ecosystem needs more attention especially in the research and development segment. This, the researchers said is needed to boost the deployment of the system where solar power generation and agriculture go hand in hand without hindering its others avenues. […] Read more
IIT Bhubaneswar Develops Solar-Powered Reactor For Waste Management Updated On Thu, Aug 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A research team from the School of Infrastructure at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has developed a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor. This reactor is designed to recover valuable resources from both segregated and mixed waste materials, including biomass and plastics. The reactor uses microwave-assisted pyrolysis to rapidly convert waste into products such as […] Read more
In India’s Renewable Push, UP’s Energy Crop Farmers See Little Hope Updated On Thu, Aug 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ranjit Singh, 36, is a farmer in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. He owns 10 acres of fertile land in this region, which he mainly uses to grow sugarcane. After several months of arduous work on his farmland, he harvests this crop and sends it to his nearest sugar mill, around 12 km […] Read more
CRISIL Predicts Lower Thermal Share In Generation Next Fiscal Updated On Mon, Aug 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy CRISIL Ratings, in a sectoral report has predicted a drop of over 500 bps (basis points) in share of thermal plants in India’s power generation by next fiscal. The prediction is based on expectations of stronger addition of renewable energy (RE) capacities of as much as 50 GW over the next two years. These are expected […] Read more
Oxford PV Claims Research Breakthrough Could Reduce Need For Solar Farms Updated On Fri, Aug 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy An abiding aspect of solar research has been the obvious focus on improving energy conversion efficiency at lower costs, and finding more and more application areas for solar. Scientists at Oxford University Physics Department have developed a ‘revolutionary approach’ which they claim could generate increasing amounts of solar electricity without the need for silicon-based solar […] Read more
