Ayana Renewable Acquires 250MW Solar Assets from ACME in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Dec 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy ACME Solar Holdings Private Ltd will divest 100% equity stake in its 250 MWac solar PV power plants, located in Rajasthan, to Bengaluru-based renewable energy platform Ayana Renewable Power Private Ltd, following the signing of a new deal between the two companies. With this transaction with ACME, Ayana, which is majority controlled by the National […] Read more
NREL Researchers Offer Guidance for Solar Systems To Last Updated On Tue, Dec 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have laid out a cost-effective five-point plan to improve the reliability of solar panels in light of extreme weather, rapid innovation, and extremely competitive prices. In a commentary piece published in the journal Nature, Dirk Jordan, Teresa Barnes, Nancy Haegel, and Ingrid Repins urge the solar industry […] Read more
Total Eren & Gransolar To Build 14.8 MWp Microgrid Project In Galapagos Islands Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy French energy major Total Eren, and Gransolar, an Ecuadorian developer have announced the joint design, development, financing, construction, and operation of a microgrid project in the Galápagos Islands. The Galapagos, A World Heritage Site The E-Quator Energy project will combine a 14.8 MWp solar photovoltaic plant with a 40.9 MWh electricity storage capacity. Located in […] Read more
Jharkhand Farmers to use Solar Lift Irrigation to avoid Costly Diesel Pumps Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy based lift irrigation schemes will prove to be a game-changer for the agriculture sector in Jharkhand, a top official said, according to recent media reports. Lift irrigation is a mode of irrigation which involves transporting water against the gravity with the help of pumps or surge pools and transported to the location where […] Read more
Wind, Water, Solar Trio Ensures Grid Stability for US States, Says Stanford Study Updated On Thu, Dec 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Wind-Water and Solar (WWS) ensures grid stability and zero blackouts. A new study conducted by Mark Z. Jacobson and colleagues at Stanford University claimed this, as they analyzed grid stability in over 50 U.S States and District of Columbia. Jacobson is a Professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford. The new research, an effort […] Read more
Unused Solar Power Could Produce 1/3 of Residential Heat: US Scientists Updated On Wed, Dec 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Space heating is one of the largest contributors to climate change produced by industrialized nations, creating an urgent need for carbon-free heating. Recent advances suggest that passive solar energy as a heat source can and should be part of a sustainable solution, said US National Science Foundation (NSF). Researchers at the University of Oregon, funded […] Read more
MIT Scientists Devise Semisolid Flow Battery for Wind, Solar Pwr Storage Updated On Tue, Dec 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy For batteries made from an electrically conductive mixture, the consistency of molasses could help solve a critical piece of the decarbonization puzzle. MIT researchers have developed a semisolid flow battery that might be able to outperform lithium-ion and vanadium redox flow batteries. The semisolid flow battery can be a cost-competitive form of energy storage and […] Read more
Enel To Start Selling Electricity Directly To Consumers In Australia Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Giving a boost to its plans on offering its unique “green-tailer” product in Australia, Italian energy major Enel Group has secured an energy retail license from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). As a part of its offering, Enel combines renewables from virtual power plants to EV charging options for its customers. The entry of Enel […] Read more
As Himachal Supports Farmers With Solar ‘Powered’ Fencing, Solar Fences Gain Traction In Germany Updated On Mon, Dec 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Himachal Pradesh government has stepped in to support farmers by providing funding support for solar powered fences under its Mukhya Mantri Khet Sanrakshan Yojana. The government claims that under the scheme, so far 4669 hectares of farm land have been protected from wild life. About Rs 175.38 crore has been spent under the scheme […] Read more
