Photosol selects First Solar’s Thin Film Modules To Power 14 Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collective environmental footprint of Photosol’s solar plants will be lowered by approximately 67 percent with First Solar’s high performance modules, which offer the smallest carbon footprint, fastest energy payback time and lowest water use of all solar technologies. First Solar has announced that Photosol has selected its thin film modules to power 14 utility-scale […] Read more
First Solar To Supply 63MW Of Its Advanced Thin-Film PV Modules For Kidston Solar Project in Australia Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy The first phase of the project will use more than 540,000 First Solar thin-film PV modules First Solar welcomed the news that Genex Power Limited has achieved financial close for the Kidston Phase One Solar Project in Queensland, Australia. First Solar will supply 63 megawatts (MW)dc of it advanced thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules to the […] Read more
First Solar awarded 140 MW PV module supply contract for Sun Metals solar power project in Australia Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy First Solar has bagged contract for solar power project in Australia and will deliver 140 MWdc PV modules to the Sun Metals Solar Farm in North Queensland. First Solar has announced it has been awarded the module supply contract for the 140 MWdc Sun Metals Solar Farm in North Queensland (QLD), Australia. It will be […] Read more
Siva Power Acquires Process Equipment From Thin-Film Solar Manufacturers First Solar And Bloo Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The acquisition of process equipment from thin-film solar manufacturers First Solar and Bloo Solar, will enable Siva to progress its works. Siva Power has acquired process equipment from thin-film solar manufacturers First Solar and Bloo Solar. Additionally, the company’s development facility has been expanded to 35,500 square feet. Siva also recently closed a convertible round […] Read more
NextEra Energy Resources and First Solar celebrate commissioning of Silver State South Solar Energy Center Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy NextEra Energy Resources, the largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun, and First Solar celebrated the commissioning of Silver State South, a 250 megawatt (MW)ac solar energy center capable of generating enough clean energy to power approximately 80,000 homes. “Nevada has plentiful sunshine, and with the Silver State South Solar Energy […] Read more
Industry’s Aspirations on Solar Blueprint Updated On Fri, Nov 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Every year India faces severe electricity shortage, to meet the rapidly growing demand the country needs a massive addition in capacity. And to sustain the pace of economic growth with a commitment towards the reduction of greenhouse gases, India has to cut its dependency on fossil fuels for electrification. Therefore solar power installations in India […] Read more
Report: Global Utility-Scale Solar PV O&M market to reach 182GW in 2016 Updated On Tue, Nov 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy The global addressable market for megawatt-scale PV operations & maintenance (O&M) and asset management will reach 182-GW by the end 2016. According to GTM Research and SoliChamba Consulting’s latest report, Global Megawatt-Scale PV O&M and Asset Management 2016-2021, this represents a 54 percent annual increase in deployments over last year. Cumulative Megawatt-Scale PV O&M Market, […] Read more
Former First Solar CEO to Lead EOS Energy Storage Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Eos Energy Storage – a safe, ultra-low cost Znyth battery major announces incumbency of former CEO of First Solar – Jim Hughes. Joining as Chairman of the Board, Jim will be responsible to avant-garde the company from technology development to commercial manufacturing and product deployment. The strategic appointment comes amid the company’s announcement of a $23M Series […] Read more
8point3 Energy Partners to acquire First Solar’s 34 percent stake in its 300 MW Stateline solar project Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy 8point3 Energy Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire First Solar’s 34 percent stake in its 300-megawatt (MW) Stateline solar project for USD 329.5 million. The project is expected to generate approximately $32 million in average annual pre-tax cash distributions and has a 20 year contract life. The transaction is expected to close on […] Read more
