Volue Set To Build Trading Platform For RE Operators Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Volue, a Norwegian technology company headquartered in Oslo, recently launched its new Position Closer solution’s SaaS model for the energy market. Volue Position Closer is a software module launched, as part of the new ‘Volue Green Empower Ecosystem’. Over the next 18 months and beyond, Volue plans to expand this ecosystem with several new modules, […] Read more
WTO Establishes Panel To Ascertain Tax Credits Rule Under IRA Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) at a recent meeting agreed to a request from China to establish a dispute panel. This panel will rule on the WTO compatibility of certain tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The move was expected after China made it clear that it opposed […] Read more
JA Solar, OSW Sign 1 GW Solar Module Distribution Agreement Updated On Thu, Sep 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy JA Solar and One Stop Warehouse (OSW), an Australia-based solar distributor, signed a 1 GW solar PV module distribution agreement for the global market from 2025 to 2027. The signing ceremony for this project took place in Sydney. The agreement aims to deepen mutual collaboration in the distributed solar market across Europe, the United States, […] Read more
As Chinese Solar Firms Raise Silicon Wafer Prices, Will Transmission Happen To Cells and Modules? Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy With the recent increase in silicon wafer prices by certain Chinese solar companies including Longi, the firms hope that this will also impact the cost of solar cells exported from China to other countries. Given China’s dominant position in solar cell exports, higher wafer prices could influence global solar module costs in destination markets. Prices, […] Read more
Global Investments In Battery To Decline In 2024: Rystad Report Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Following four consecutive years of significant growth, this year is set to see a sizeable decline in global battery investments for the first time since 2020, according to Rystad Energy research. The researchers attributed this trend owing to a slump in battery infrastructure investments in mainland China for the global slowdown, as the Asian economic […] Read more
Canadian Solar launches 5GW Module Plant in Texas Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy A 5GW TOPCon module assembly plant is the first production facility in the US opened by module maker Canadian Solar. The project, which is situated in Mesquite, Texas, was revealed last year with a $250 million US investment from the Chinese manufacturer. The Texas plant employs 1,500 people, according to a post made on LinkedIn […] Read more
US-Based FTC Solar Brings Hail Stow Solution For Hailstorm Damage Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based FTC Solar has announced the release of its Automated Hail Stow Solution, meant to lessen hailstorm damage to solar panels. This approach uses cutting-edge technology in conjunction with meteorological data to dynamically reposition solar panels, reducing the risk of damage from hail. According to FTC Solar, solar panel systems are particularly vulnerable to hail […] Read more
SolarPower Europe Unveils Digital Agrivoltaics Map Updated On Tue, May 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar trade body SolarPower Europe has launched a digital map to showcase agrivoltaics projects in ten countries in Europe, including Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands. The map includes more than 200 projects across the continent, amassing a combined capacity of 2.8 gW. The map showcases various technologies used in agriPV projects, whether it be […] Read more
US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
