SCCL to Set up First Solar Power Plant in Telangana Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy The SCCL authorities have decided to coordinate with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to set up the solar power panels and start generating electricity. State-owned coal miner the Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) is planning to set up its first solar power plant of 50 MW capacity in Ramagundam-3 division of the Godavarikhani […] Read more
Trina Solar Announces New Efficiency Record for IBC Cell Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to Trina Solar, the 6-inch solar cell reached a total-area efficiency of 25.04% as independently measured by JET in Japan. Trina Solar announced the achievement of 25.04% total-area efficiency for the IBC cell, at its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) in China. The IBC solar cell is the most […] Read more
Piyush Goyal: NLC India to Bid for Railways’ Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 15th, 2018 by Saurenergy NLC entered into the solar sector with the commissioning of a 140 MW plant at Neyveli. In a significant development, Union minister Piyush Goyal said state-owned NLC India is working hard to bid for Indian railways’ solar projects. According to the Minister, Indian Railways will start bidding process soon, “for expanding solar footprint of railways […] Read more
EnSync Energy Partners with Lower Electric to Enter the Illinois Solar Market Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy will cover customer origination, project development, design, construction and operation of photovoltaic-based installations for two key customer groups in Illinois: community solar subscribers and C&I operators. EnSync Energy Systems, a leading developer of innovative distributed energy resources has announced a partnership with licensed agent, broker and consultant (ABC) Lower Electric to offer solar […] Read more
APS Teams with First Solar on Plant with Battery Storage Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Arizona is considered a big solar state with close to 300 days of sunshine annually. Arizona’s largest electric utility is teaming with one of the leading US-based solar panel makers to develop a solar power field matched with battery storage. Arizona Public Service Co. and Tempe-based First Solar have announced they will build the solar […] Read more
Panasonic and Enphase Energy Announce AC Module Partnership Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of Enphase’s seventh-generation microinverter platform, the IQ 7X Micro leads the industry with broad regulatory compliance, advanced “Smart Grid” features, and the high fire safety rating. Panasonic, Japanese electronics giant has announced a strategic partnership with California-headquartered microinverter specialist Enphase Energy for the development of high efficiency AC Modules (ACMs). To support this […] Read more
Hyundai Electric Earns $18.5 Mn Solar Power Deal in South Korea Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the agreement, Hyundai Electric would be in charge of engineering, procurement and construction and Korea East-West Power of purchasing renewable energy certificates to meet government regulations. Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co. has earned $18.5 million solar power order with its design to brighten up the streets of Yeoju, a city southeast of […] Read more
Sungrow Turnkey Station Powers 1.5MW Floating PV Plant in Japan Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy Sungrow is delighted to be chosen as the inverter supplier for the Mitakabe Pond floating PV project. Sungrow, inverter solution supplier for renewables, has successfully installed its 2MW SG2000MV turnkey station and waterproof combiner box for a floating PV plant on the Mitakabe Pond in Sanuki-shi Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Japan, known for its scarcity of […] Read more
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited Floats 500 Megawatt Solar Power Tender Updated On Mon, Feb 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited invited bids for solar power to fulfil its renewable power purchase obligations (RPPO) and to meet future requirements of distribution companies (discoms). Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has floated another tender to procure 500MW from grid-connected solar PV projects through competitive bidding after the power utility had successfully completing bidding […] Read more