Power Ministry Makes Key Changes in REC mechanism To Boost Demand Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Union Power and new and renewable energy minister, R.K. Singh has approved key changes to the tradable renewable energy certificate (RECs) mechanism. Perhaps the biggest one is a decision to make the REC perpetual, till they are sold. Thus, it will take the pressure off renewable energy generators to sell within a timeline or […] Read more
63% of Planned Battery Storage in US to Be Co-Located With Solar Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Of the 14.5 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage power capacity planned to come online in the United States from 2021 to 2024, 9.4 GW (63%) will be co-located with a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, based on data reported to us and published in the Annual Electric Generator Report. Another 1.3 GW of battery storage […] Read more
Solar Hybrid Systems Firm Zola Electric Raises $90 million Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy ZOLA Electric, the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based renewable energy technology company solving Energy Access and Energy Equality in emerging markets, has announced the successful completion of a $90 million capital raise, comprised of $45 million of equity, $45 million of debt. The firm has a strong footprint in Africa for now, with its ZOLA flex plug-and-play, connected, […] Read more
Indonesia Ramping Up Solar Capacity to Meet 18 GW Target For 2025: Report Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indonesia is considering how to reduce its growing greenhouse gas emissions. A moratorium on new coal power plants bodes well for growth of solar power in Indonesia. Yet harnessing solar power requires government action such as improving transparency around power purchase agreements and revising long- term power plans. A new report, jointly produced by BloombergNEF, […] Read more
After Hurricane Ida, Communities in US Get help From Solar Installations Updated On Mon, Sep 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy South Louisiana communities hit hard by Hurricane Ida are now using the power of the sun in their recovery efforts. New Orleans Solar Company, PosiGen Solar, has teamed up with the Footprint Project to deploy 12 solar power stations at disaster supply sites in hurricane-damaged areas. A dozen firehouses, churches and community centers damaged or […] Read more
4000 MW Solar Power Park to be Set Up in Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (Tangedco) will set up a 4,000 MW solar power park to meet the growing energy demand, Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji told the Assembly this week. Making the announcement while moving the demands for grants for his department, he said Tangedco plans to set up solar power parks with […] Read more
NREL Researchers Use Silica Sand to Store Renewable Power Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are changing how we power our buildings, industries, and grid; however, they are intermittent, giving rise to the need for energy storage to ensure continuous power. Lithium-ion batteries are great for short-duration energy storage, but our buildings, businesses, industries, and grid need more storage, at lower cost, for longer […] Read more
EcoFlow’s New Portable Power Station Can Charge 12 Devices at Once Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy EcoFlow, a portable power and renewable energy solutions company, has launched the DELTA mini portable power station on HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Designed for outdoor recreation and work backup for users who work outside or in places that lack convenient power access, the indoor/outdoor DELTA mini can power 90% of devices and appliances and […] Read more
Australia, Where Rooftop Solar Could Meet 77% Of Power Demand By 2026 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In recent time, Australia — one of the sunniest places on the planet — has emerged as a world leader in the rooftop solar market. As of now, households have installed 14 GW of solar panels. By 2025, this figure is set to increase by 8.9 GW. The reasons for this expansion include the subsidies offered, […] Read more