DNV GL opens its first ultra-high voltage testing facility for super grid components Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new laboratory will help the power industry successfully transition to “super grids” for a safe and reliable supply to meet rapidly growing demand for sustainable electricity. DNV GL has opened its expanded and upgraded KEMA High-Power Laboratory (HPL). Following a EUR 70 million investment, the newly extended test lab is the world’s first – […] Read more
TÜV Rheinland expands footprint in India with a new 2.5 million Euro Bangalore facility Updated On Sat, Oct 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new purpose-built 14,000 sq.mt facility makes TUV Rheinland India the first international testing, training, inspection, consulting and certification (TIC) organisation operating in the country to house all of its state-of-the-art laboratories under a single roof. TUV Rheinland India, a subsidiary of the TUV Rheinland Group, Germany, has expanded its footprint in India with a […] Read more
Panasonic Solar Grows Solar Installer Program, Promoting Three New Authorized Installers to Premium Level Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Panasonic’s Solar Installer program is comprised of “Authorized” and “Premium” installers. Premium installers are those companies that have completed a minimum requirement of HIT module installations and have met an annual wattage target. Panasonic Corporation of North America has announced the expansion of its Solar Installer program, with three authorized installers of HIT solar modules being promoted […] Read more
SunPower Collaborates with True Green Capital Management to Finance $140 Million of U.S. Commercial Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of the three-year agreement, SunPower will deliver turn-key distributed solar electric power projects for commercial and public sector customers that will be acquired by TGC. SunPower has collaborated with True Green Capital Management LLC (TGC) to establish a $140 million fund expected to finance approximately 50 megawatts of SunPower solar energy systems. Projects […] Read more
Dominion Energy Virginia to Power Facebook’s New Data Center with Solar Power Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new data center in Henrico County will be comprised of two separate buildings and administrative space totaling nearly one million square feet. Dominion Energy Virginia plans to construct multiple solar facilities in the Commonwealth (sites still to be determined) to both meet Facebook’s needs Dominion Energy Virginia has announced that it will add new […] Read more
Discover Battery Appoints David Norman as New Director – Product & Business Development (AES) Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy David comes to Discover with a wealth of experience within the solar industry, having spent the last 17 years at Schneider Electric and Xantrex Technology in global roles leading Product Management and Commercial organizations Discover Battery has announced that David Norman has joined the team to further develop the company’s growing solar storage business, […] Read more
Sachin Tendulkar‘s new inning with Schneider Electric lights up 350 households in UP with Solar power Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation is committed to providing energy autonomy to rural India through renewable energy, providing electricity to around 25,000 households in the country and spreading happiness by providing access to energy. Spreading Happiness InDiya Foundation (SHIF), a collaboration between former cricketer and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Schneider Electric India has announced that it has empowered […] Read more
Sonnedix Announces Partnership and Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy As a result of the acquisition, Sonnedix has secured a 20-year off-take commencing in 2022 and the option to acquire a 74 MW solar project that adds to its current development portfolio of more than 250 MW. Sonnedix has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA and a strategic […] Read more
ReneSola quits solar manufacturing, Completes Disposition of Manufacturing and LED Distribution Businesses Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy “The Buyer beneficially owned, directly or indirectly through SGP and other intermediaries, approximately 57.3% of the total issued and outstanding Shares of ReneSolar.” ReneSola has announced the completion of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the previously announced share purchase and subscription agreement (the “SPA”) with Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of […] Read more
