JinkoSolar Becomes First Chinese PV Manufacturer to Receive IEC61345 Certification from TUV Rheinland Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy PV modules from JinkoSolar have been certified with IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland, which currently serves as the industry standard UV test. JinkoSolar, a global leader in the PV industry has announced that its modules have received IEC61345 certification from TUV Rheinland. IEC61345 certification employs stricter testing criteria compared to IEC61215 certification, which currently serves as […] Read more
Canadian Solar Announces Investment in eNow Solar-Based Power Management for Commercial Transportation Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar’s investment in eNow will help spur expansion and growth of PV-based mobile energy solutions. The partnership is expected to link Canadian Solar’s module technology interfacing with the unique power management system designed by eNow. Canadian Solar has announced that the company has acquired a minority equity interest in eNow, a U.S. company specializing […] Read more
d.light Join Hands with Microfinance Institutions to Provide Solar Energy in Kenya Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Low-income earners in Kenya can now access solar energy through d.light Partnership with Microfinance Institutions Off-grid solar solutions provider d.light has signed a new partnership with micro lender Musoni to enable low income consumers in Kenya to access solar energy at affordable prices. More than 47 million households in Africa and Asia have no electricity […] Read more
FuturaSun to introduce its 12 ribbon solar module at Intersolar Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy FuturaSun will also present two solar panels for Off-grid applications: the monocrystalline FU100M and the polycrystalline panel FU150P for boats, campsites and remote areas at Intersolar. FuturaSun is gearing up to launch its next generation of solar module technology at Intersolar, Munich. The company will be replacing the typical 4-5 ribbons with 12 ribbons soldering […] Read more
Manz AG Completes Sale of Manz CIGS Technology for EUR 50 Million Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy A globally active high-tech equipment manufacturer with a comprehensive technology portfolio, Manz AG has sold Manz CIGS Technology for EUR 50 million. Manz AG, a globally active high-tech equipment manufacturer with a comprehensive technology portfolio in its three strategic business units Solar, Electronics, and Energy Storage, has received the purchase price of EUR 50 million […] Read more
Renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan notes that solar photovoltaic (PV) will be the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power, accounting for 37.5 percent and 21 percent of global investment, respectively, by 2020. Continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017 said Frost & Sullivan in its report. […] Read more
EnSync Terminates Supply Agreement with SPI Solar Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Pursuant to the Supply Agreement EnSync agreed to sell and SPI agreed to purchase energy management system solutions for solar projects and related services EnSync Energy Systems has reported that due to the failure of SPI Solar Inc. to meet its purchase obligations under its supply agreement with the Company, the Company has terminated the […] Read more
Panasonic Launches New 25-Year Product Workmanship Warranty for Solar Photovoltaic Module HIT Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The warranty for Panasonic HIT solar panels now extends to 25 years, backing up the claim that high-efficiency solar panels are a long-term investment and that they should be treated as such. Panasonic Eco Solutions North America took a big step forward in guaranteeing the long-term viability of its HIT high-efficiency photovoltaic module, with the […] Read more
Electric car maker Tesla starts selling solar roof Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Customers worldwide can order a solar roof on Tesla’s web site. Installations will begin next month in the U.S., starting with California. Installations outside the U.S. will begin next year, the company said. Electric car maker Tesla has added another product to its lineup: Solar roof tiles. As of Wednesday, customers worldwide could order a […] Read more