Vikram Solar and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology ink MoU for R&D Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar on Wednesday announced that it has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST). The announcement was made at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at a Session on Industry-Academia Collaborations with CII. The agreement includes collaboration of both the organisations for the […] Read more
Viking Cold Solutions’ Thermal Energy Storage system demonstrates over 30% energy savings in a 3rd party study and is recommended for adoption by utilities in California Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Viking Cold Solutions, announced that a Southern California Utility, along with an independent 3rd party energy management firm, ASWB Engineering, completed a Field Demonstration Study of the Viking Cold Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system. The study verified a reduction in electricity consumption of 30% and 39% in two separate low temperature cold storage facilities in the San […] Read more
Vasari Energy Doubles Solar Project Development in Arizona to 140 MW Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vasari Energy has announces the expansion of its utility-scale solar project in Maricopa County and Gild Bend, Arizona, doubling the company’s solar generating projects within the state, and increasing capacity from 68 MW to 140 MW. The California based energy provider plans to construct and operate a solar facility on the 900 acre development site which will connect the Arizona transmission grid “The Maricopa […] Read more
Using New Laser-Based Technique, Natcore Achieves 19.4% Efficiency With Innovative Solar Cell Structure Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy By reducing resistance from laser-formed contacts, Natcore Technology Inc. has achieved an efficiency of 19.4% in its latest demonstration solar cell. The laser-formed base contact is critical in the Natcore Foil Cell, which is an all-back-contact cell. Higher resistance at this contact, as well as damage from the laser process, has been limiting the performance of […] Read more
Cypress Creek Renewables and TriEagle Energy Join Forces to Make Clean Energy More Accessible and Affordable in Texas Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Cypress Creek Renewables and TriEagle Energy, independent energy retailer based in Woodlands, Texas, today announced the launch of a new direct-to-consumer program that will make solar energy more accessible to thousands of Texas consumers. Through the new SunEagle program, residents in North Texas can instantly enjoy the benefits of solar energy—low, fixed rates for years and a 100% renewable energy […] Read more
Solar FlexRack Completes Independent Technical Assessment of TDP Turnkey Tracker to Underpin Its Bankability Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals and one of the innovative leaders in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, has announced that Black & Veatch has performed a bankability study of its TDP Turnkey Tracker. The technical report covers the tracker’s design, reliability, durability, installation, operations and maintenance. According to GTM Research, over 70% […] Read more
JinkoSolar Completes the Sale of Jinko Power Downstream Business in China Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., one of the leader in the photovoltaic industry has announced the completion of the sale of all of the 55% equity interest it indirectly held in Jiangxi JinkoSolar Engineering Co., Ltd., a developer and operator of solar power projects in the People’s Republic of China, to Shangrao Kangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., a […] Read more
Trina Solar to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Results on November 23, 2016 Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Trina Solar Limited, one of the leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2016 results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. In light of the pending privatization, the Company will not host an earnings conference call. Source : PRnewswire Read more
Carbon Capture and Storage Seen as Essential to Energy Future Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Limiting carbon emissions requires the rapid, widespread adoption of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to augment alternative energy sources such as nuclear, wind and solar, according to the Global CCS Institute’s 2016 Status Report. The Institute today convened a panel of experts to discuss the conclusions of the report, and how carbon reduction goals might […] Read more