Global VC Funding in Solar Sector Plummet to $128Mn in April-June Quarter Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Global venture capital (VC) funding in solar sector has reported a steep decline of $128 million in April-June quarter of 2017 when compared with $585 million in the preceding quarter, according to Mercom Capital, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. Most of the VC funding in Q2 2017 went to solar downstream companies […] 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
Viz-A-Viz with Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director | UBM India Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. REI Expo is scheduled next month. What can we expect in the 11th edition of India’s biggest Renewable trade exhibition? This is the most premium exhibition that the Industry is looking forward to. We feel ourselves already accountable to the industry to give them a best shot. Especially, looking at 11th REI, in terms […] Read more
Work on 750MW Ultra Mega Solar Power Park Begins Updated On Fri, Oct 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Gujarat government has acquired 1,407 hectares of land and aims to complete the first phase of development by March 2018. Solar power generation capacity of 250MW will be installed in the first phase. To further push solar power generation in the state, Gujarat government on broke ground for 750MW ultra-mega solar power park at […] Read more
Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells – Cornerstone Laid For a New Laboratory Building at Fraunhofer ISE Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer ISE’s new “Center for High-Efficiency Solar Cells” in Freiburg builds upon this solid foundation. It will include infrastructure to replace the outdated clean room for solar cell development and is also perfectly equipped for the next generation of solar cells. When the Fraunhofer ISE Photovoltaic Technology Evaluation Center PV-TEC was inaugurated in Spring 2006, […] Read more
New Nanomaterial Can Create Hydrogen Fuel from Seawater Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers from University of Central Florida in the US developed a new catalyst that is able to not only harvest a much broader spectrum of light than other materials, but also stand up to the harsh conditions found in seawater. In a breakthrough, scientists have developed a new nanomaterial that uses solar energy to generate […] 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
BASF and SoloPower Launches New Roofing Solution Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Multi-layered roofing system can be up to 60% lighter than conventional roofs due to its unique light weight construction materials throughout its design. This solution includes roof panels, waterproofing membrane and solar panels. BASF and SoloPower Systems, a photovoltaic technology company has launched the seamless and multi-layered roofing system that is an interface between a […] Read more
