The Renewable Energy Storage Conundrum has a New Solution: Proton Conducting Fuel Cell Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Two research teams have worked out a way for a better performance by the new proton conducting fuel cells, that can make fuel and reconvert it to electricity using just one set of catalyst, increasing the energy efficiency in these cells and in turn standing out as a viable solution for the renewable energy storage […] Read more
$130 Mn Grant For Early-Stage Solar Research Project Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $130 million for new research to advance early-stage solar technologies. These projects will help to achieve affordable and reliable energy to enhance America’s economic growth and energy security. “Solar is an integral part of the Administration’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. “This cutting-edge, […] Read more
Chile’s First Floating Solar Plant Breaks New Ground for Miners Worldwide Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The commissioning of an 84 kW solar floating plant in a tailings pond owned by Anglo American, the mining giant, in Chile opens up another area for miners to make up for the pollution their activities cause. Coal India Limited should take note. Chile, South America’s richest country on a per capita basis, which is […] Read more
Tender For Procurement of 100 Electric Buses Issued in Goa Updated On Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date for bid submission is April 12, 2019 NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has invited bids from eligible bidders for procuring 100 electric buses to operate in the state of Goa. The brief scope of work for the selected bidder/supplier will include the operation of 100 electric busses including their day-to-day maintenance. As […] Read more
Sembcorp Commissions YCH’s 2.8 MW Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy 8000 solar panels are expected to generate over 3,400 MW hours of green power annually. Integrated energy player Sembcorp and Singapore’s largest home-grown integrated logistics provider YCH Group have announced the completion of a 2.8 MW peak rooftop solar farm built, owned and operated by Sembcorp atop Supply Chain City, YCH’s 2 million square foot […] Read more
Anesco Picks EDF Energy & Upside For Solar and Battery Farm Trading Deal Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Energy will provide Anesco with a guaranteed minimum revenue to give income certainty. France-based EDF Energy in a partnership with technology partner Upside Energy has signed a deal with Anesco, one of UK’s largest renewable energy companies, to optimise a combined 16 MW of solar and battery assets at the Clayhill solar farm. This unique […] Read more
DEWA & ACWA Power Reach Financial Closing on 950MW 4th Phase of MbRAM Solar Park Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The solar park will produce 5,000 MW by 2030 with investments totaling AED 50 billion. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and Silk Road Fund, which is owned by the Chinese Government, announced the financial closing of the 950 MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin […] Read more
CECEP Connects World’s Largest Floating Solar Plant in China Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese state-owned developer CECEP, in collaboration with French floating solar specialists Ciel & Terre, has connected its 70 MW floating solar power plant in Anhui, China to the grid after the project successfully cleared all tests and monitoring. Located on a former coal-mining area, in Yongqiao district, Suzhou city, the floating PV array will mainly […] Read more
In a First: Solar Panels That Store Both Electricity and Heat Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Building-integrated PV cells that supply both heat and electricity have been developed at SINTEF’s solar cell lab in Trondheim. One answer to new energy demands of the world is to install building-integrated PV (BIPV) cells, either in the form of roof tiles or facade elements. However, the feasibility of this will require lower costs and […] Read more
