Viz-A-Viz with Sunil Rathi, Director | Waaree Energies Updated On Tue, Apr 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Waaree is coming up with a manufacturing facility of 1.2 GW by March 2018 Waaree Energies Ltd, an integrated solar power solutions company, is committed to make solar energy affordable and accessible to all. The company plays a major role in manufacturing and supplies solar photovoltaic modules and provides engineering, procurement and construction solutions for […] Read more
New Lead-Free Perovskite Material for Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy A class of materials called perovskites has emerged as a promising alternative to silicon for making inexpensive and efficient solar cells. But for all their promise, perovskites are not without their downsides. Most contain lead, which is highly toxic, and include organic materials that are not particularly stable when exposed to the environment. Now a […] Read more
World’s New Power Generation Banking on Sunshine Updated On Sat, Apr 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy The United Nations Environment report indicated that the solar energy has dominated global investment in new power generation like never before in 2017. The world installed a record 98 gigawatts of new solar capacity, far more than the net additions of any other technology – renewable, fossil fuel or nuclear. Climbing investment Solar power attracted […] Read more
World Added More Solar than Fossil Fuel Power Generating Capacity in 2017: UN Report Updated On Fri, Apr 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar power also attracted far more investment, at USD 160.8 billion, up 18 per cent, than any other technology. Solar energy dominated global investment in new power generation like never before in 2017, a UN report has said. The world installed a record 98 GW of new solar capacity, which is far more than the […] Read more
SA Signs Renewable Energy Deals with IPP Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The signing of PPAs for the 27 mostly solar and wind projects were held up for more than two years under ousted President Jacob Zuma, who favoured a plan to build additional nuclear power plants. In the first major investment contract under President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa has signed the long-delayed renewable energy contracts worth […] Read more
Nuclear Power and Renewables Propelling Clean Power Generation Updated On Thu, Apr 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highlight of the ‘Paris Agreement’ at the United Nation’s COP21 global climate conference held in late-2015 was its ‘binding’ aspects for the signatory countries. Although partial in their scope, these constitute a more decisive step compared to the earlier global climate summits. To make the emission reduction commitments made by nations, called ‘Intended Nationally […] Read more
Cabinet Approval Soon for Rs 50k cr KUSUM Scheme on Solar Farming Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy We would be able to implement the scheme in first half of this fiscal, says Anand Kumar. The KUSUM scheme may soon get the Cabinet nod by this month end and will be rolled out in the first half this fiscal, a senior official said. On the launch of TERI year book, New and Renewable Energy Secretary Anand Kumar said, […] Read more
NV Energy Seeks to Double RE Portfolio by 2023 Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has also exceeded the Nevada’s renewable energy requirement for the eighth year in a row, which currently sits at a 20 percent level. Public utility, NV Energy has set a target to double its renewable energy portfolio by 2023. The company has also exceeded the Nevada’s renewable energy requirement for the eighth year […] Read more
Nextera Energy to Sell its Canadian Renewable Portfolio Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy An affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources will continue to operate all of the facilities included in the transaction under a 10-year services agreement with CPPIB. NextEra Energy Partners has signed a definitive pact with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for the sale of its wind and solar generation portfolio in Canada, for about USD 582.3 million. […] Read more
