Silicon Consumption to Drop to 3.6 Grams per Watt by 2020: Bernreuter Research Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The polysilicon industry has to prepare for the fact that demand is slowing down on two fronts: The annual growth rate of global photovoltaic installations is decreasing, and the polysilicon consumption for each new gigawatt installed in 2020 will be only half as much as it was in 2010.” The average silicon consumption for manufacturing […] Read more
University of California, Merced Selects SunPower for 5-Megawatt Solar Energy System with Storage Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The system will be UC Merced’s second featuring SunPower solar technology. A 1-megawatt ground-mounted tracker system has been in operation and exceeding performance expectations since 2009, and the two systems combined are expected to supply more than 50 percent of the campus’s energy needs The University of California, Merced’s precedent-setting Triple Zero Commitment aims for […] Read more
US Solar Bags Project Financing Facility from Alliance Fund II for PV projects in Minnesota Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy US Solar will use this capital secured from Alliance Fund II to support the development of its 100+ MW solar portfolio, with an initial focus on the Minnesota community solar market. United States Solar Corporation (“US Solar”) has secured a project financing facility from the Alliance Fund II, an affiliate of North Sky Capital which […] Read more
JinkoSolar Japan signs a JPY4.1 billion syndicated loan agreement with Japanese bank led bySMBC Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy “This loan agreement demonstrates the trust and recognition of a respected financial institution in JinkoSolar’s brand, business scale, operations and financial position. We look forward to working closely with SMBC and other local banks to further expand our business in Japan” JinkoSolar has announced that it has signed a JPY4.1 billion syndicated loan agreement up […] Read more
Proinso’s Mounting Structures Selected for 2 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Honduras Updated On Tue, Jun 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Electric Solar, one of the leading solar companies in Honduras and the EPC behind the project, partnered with Proinso in order to bring this2 MW rooftop solar project to life Proinso has announced that it has been selected to provide mounting structures for the 2MW rooftop installation at San Pedro Sula Bus Station in Honduras. […] Read more
Piyush Goyal launches POSOCO-IMD Weather Portal and Web Portal ‘MERIT’ Updated On Sat, Jun 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The information available on the POSOCO-IMD Weather Portal regarding weather forecast shall help State Discoms to take pro-active steps regarding short term and medium term management processes and supply planning requirements and also for better planning for infrastructure availability to ensure cost effective and reliable supply. Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy and Mines Minister […] Read more
European Energy Leaders Discusses Solar Powering Digital Energy Transition Updated On Sat, Jun 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power is essential to make the EUs plan of providing Europe with secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy, a reality. It is a technology that puts the consumer at the heart of the energy system and as such is crucial to the delivery of the Energy Union strategy.’ European energy leaders recently came together for […] Read more
Over 649 schools in Chhattisgarh electrified through solar energy Updated On Sat, Jun 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy CREDA has reportedly setup solar plants at 490 schools out of 649 and ensured supply connectivity in 159 schools where solar plants were already installed. More than 649 government schools in remote areas of Chhattisgarh have been electrified through solar energy. An energy department official speaking to PTI said “Electrification of government schools in remote […] Read more
Panasonic HIT Solar Module Achieves World’s Leading Output Temperature Coefficient at -0.258%/°C Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Panasonic HIT modules, which boast an improved output temperature coefficient, will nearly halve the decline in the conversion efficiency, significantly increasing performance in high temperature settings. Panasonic Corporation has announced that it has achieved the world’s leading output temperature coefficient for mass-produced silicon photovoltaic modules, at -0.258%/°C2. This record-breaking innovation has set a new standard […] Read more
