World’s First Solar-Powered Train to Begin Service Soon in Australia Updated On Sat, Dec 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar train features a 6.5kW solar array comprised of flexible solar panels on the roofs of the carriages, which can together carry up to 100 passengers at a time. The world’s first solar-powered train will begin taking passengers, in New South Wales coastal town of Byron Bay in Australia. It’s the realisation of an […] Read more
Australia Formally Joins International Solar Alliance, Says Will Support Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Australia’s expertise in solar technologies and research will be shared globally with the formal creation of the International Solar Alliance. Australia has joined the International Solar Alliance, saying it will support the government’s commitment to clean energy cooperation and help meet the Paris Agreement emission targets, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said. “Australia’s expertise in […] Read more
Indian Solar EPC Sterling and Wilson Expands its Presence in Australia Updated On Tue, Nov 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The target is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 750,000 tons annually. This would generate an employment for more than 750 personnel during course of project construction. Sterling and Wilson, one of the dominant global forces in the solar-PV space, has further strengthened its global presence with the recent announcement of expansion into Australia […] Read more
Foresight Solar Fund Signs Contract for Acquisition with Canadian Solar Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Foresight Solar Fund will acquire three construction stage assets in Queensland, Australia, representing 117MW of peak capacity once installed. Foresight Solar Fund Limited has entered into binding contracts with Canadian Solar to acquire three construction stage assets in Queensland, Australia, representing 117MW of peak capacity once installed. The assets are Longreach Solar Farm (17 MW), […] Read more
Redback Technologies Secures 7 Million Dollars for Smart Hybrid System Updated On Thu, Oct 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The US$7 million investment supports Redback’s development and integration of innovative smart software and hardware technologies to optimize the generation, storage and management of solar energy for households and businesses. The Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital has announced an investment of US$7 million (approx. $8.99 million) into Australian renewable energy start-up Redback […] Read more
Array Technologies Adds Over 580 MW of Solar Trackers to Australian Portfolio Updated On Wed, Oct 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy In addition to these six recent projects, Array is also providing trackers for three projects in New South Wales, Australia – Parkes (66 MW), Griffith (36 MW) and Dubbo (28 MW). Array Technologies has announced use of the company’s award-winning DuraTrack HZ v3 trackers in six new Australian solar projects. The projects, scheduled for commercial operation in […] Read more
Photon Energy Developing a 316 MW Solar Power Plant in Australia Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Photon Energy is also developing further large-scale solar power plants with a combined capacity of 42 MWp in Australia Photon Energy is developing a 316 MW solar power plant near Gunning, New South Wales, Australia. This would make it the biggest PV project in the state and one of the largest planned in Australia, comparable […] Read more
NCLAVE Supplies its Single-Axis Trackers for a Solar Power Project of 125 Mw in Australia Updated On Mon, May 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy NCLAVE’s horizontal single-axis SP1000 solar power trackers that are known for reliability and efficiency comes with exclusive patented spherical bearing and helps in resistant to solar degradation and requires neither lubrication nor maintenance. The horizontal single-axis trackers from NCLAVE (comprised of the fusion between Grupo Clavijo and MFV Solar) have been selected for the Clare […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures AUD65 Million Project Financing for its 47MWp Solar Power Projects in Australia Updated On Tue, May 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The 17MW Longreach 30MW Oakey solar power projects in Queensland, Australia are both scheduled to commence construction in May 2017 and reach commercial operation in early 2018. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has secured AUD65 million (US$50 million) of non-recourse project financing with a 5-year term […] Read more