Solar Industry Expects Loss of 88,000 Jobs in U.S. Next Year if Suniva gets trade protections: SEIA Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Despite Suniva’s claims that its move is meant to protect domestic manufacturing, SEIA found that U.S. solar manufacturing jobs will actually decline if the petition is granted. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) recently said that an estimated 88,000 jobs, about one-third of the current American solar workforce, would be lost if Suniva gets trade […] Read more
Panasonic partners with Pika Energy to Offer Harbor Smart Battery for Solar-Plus-Storage Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Powered by Panasonic’s Li-Ion battery technology, Harbor smart battery provides 10kWh or 15kWh of usable energy and up to 6.7kW of continuous power. Harbor 10P/15P can be used for clean back-up power, self-supply, time-of-use and other solar-plus-storage applications. Panasonic Eco Solutions and U.S. based inverter manufacturer – Pika Energy have partnered to offer the Harbor […] Read more
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) floats tender for 500 MW grid connected Solar Power project Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) has decided to buy 500 MW of solar power through competitive bidding, which will be followed by an e-auction for the lowest price. Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd via RfS no GUVNL/Competitive/500MW/Solar dated 15.06.2017 has floated tender for procurement of 500 MW power from Solar Power Projects through Competitive […] Read more
JA Solar supplies modules for the world’s largest floating solar power plant in China Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The largest floating solar power plant in China was connected in May 2017, and has the capacity to provide most of the light and air conditioning to a nearby city. The mono double-glass modules used in the project were all manufactured by JA Solar. JA Solar has announced that it has supplied modules for the […] Read more
Azure Power Taps IBRD (World Bank) Loan to Scale its solar rooftop platform Updated On Fri, Jun 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The loan is for 15 years with an interest rate of 8.35% per annum, one of the lowest interest rates availed by a solar power developer in the Indian solar sector to date. The loan will be utilized to scale Azure Roof Power, Azure Power’s solar rooftop platform. Azure Power, an independent solar power producer […] Read more
This solar paint can turn water vapor into hydrogen Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar paint contains a newly developed compound that acts like silica gel, which is used in sachets to absorb moisture and keep food, medicines and electronics fresh and dry. But unlike silica gel, the new material, synthetic molybdenum-sulphide, also acts as a semi-conductor and catalyses the splitting of water atoms into hydrogen and oxygen. […] Read more
Wind, Solar Power Could Overpower Political Winds: Deloitte Study Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Green energy no longer solely means environmental concerns, ‘green energy’ also means the dollars that can be saved by investing in wind, solar and other clean energy sources.” According to Deloitte’s annual “Resources 2017 Study – Energy Management: Sustainability & Progress” report the demand for renewable energy by consumers and businesses – along with a […] Read more
Waaree Energies commissions 23 MW Solar Power project in Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Waaree will supply power from the solar power plant which spreads across 100 acres at Khetusar in Rajasthan to MSL Plant for 25 years Waaree Energies Ltd. has announced that it has commissioned 23 MW solar power project at Khetusar in Rajasthan. The commissioned solar project is owned by Maharashtra Seamless Ltd. (MSL), a Group […] Read more
Rajasthan invites Japanese companies to invest in solar energy sector in the state Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Vasundhara Raje In her meeting with a delegation of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) here, she said solar energy is the power of the future and Rajasthan is the ideal destination for investment in Solar Energy. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday invited Japanese companies to invest in solar energy sector in the state. […] Read more
