JinkoSolar modules receives Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has announced that it has become the first Chinese photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturer to have its modules receive Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland. Q+ certification is the most recent upgraded test certification introduced by TUV Rheinland and is now recommended by the California Energy Commission, which implies that it could become a requirement […] Read more
sPower signs a deal with PG&E for three 20 MW solar projects Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy sPower has signed a power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for its forthcoming Californian solar projects. The independent power producer, sPower will construct and commission three PV facilities (20 MW each) dubbed Bayshore A, B, and C over the course of 2017 in Lancaster, California. These three solar power plants will […] Read more
Delta introduces M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delta has introduced M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter. The company is touting it as the world’s first wall mount 80kW string inverter. The M80U is a grid-tied, 3-phase and transformerless inverter that converts direct current (DC) output from a photovoltaic system into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) with efficiency of 98.8 percent, allowing it to […] Read more
SolAero Technologies acquires Vanguard Space Technologies Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Satellite solar power and structural solutions provider SolAero Technologies has acquired San Diego, California based aerospace structural products and assemblies provider, Vanguard Space Technologies. Vanguard has a proven history of delivering satellite structural components and assemblies for commercial, defense, and civil satellites to customers around the world. Vanguard has been acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary […] Read more
ENGIE acquires an 80 percent stake in Green Charge Networks Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy ENGIE has acquired an 80 percent stake in leading battery storage company, the Green Charge Networks. Green Charge, utilizing its advanced patented software algorithms and analytics, deploys, owns, operates, and optimizes battery systems at commercial & industrial (C&I) and public sector customer sites in the US. Both the company did not reveal terms of the […] Read more
Martifer Solar signs DA with Canadian Solar for a 63MW PV plant project in Mexico Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Martifer Solar and its JV MIRE partners have signed a Development Agreement with Canadian Solar for a 63MW solar power project in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The joint venture formed by Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A., Energía ECG, S.A.P.I de C.V. and Ithaca Environmental Ventures Limited to develop projects in Mexico. MIRE began the development of this […] Read more
This new material keeps solar cells cool while still catching lights Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar cells capture sunlight and turn it into electricity, but most of the surplus energy turns into heat, which actually harms the solar cell and interestingly solar cells are only about 20 percent efficient. Researchers at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA have come out with a technology to keep the solar cells cool. The […] Read more
Indian Banks edgy, as Solar Companies fails to deliver Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy What could make Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plans of capitalizing $100 billion of solar power from foreign investments edgy? Indeed, an In-Flow and Out-Flow leeway of Investment and Finance. The global renowned US Company, SunEdison standstill on at least $1.4 billion of loans and credit facilities, is seeking to sell as much as 1 gigawatt(GW) […] Read more
CalPERS buys ownership stake in 550-megawatt solar plant in Riverside County Updated On Sat, Mar 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has announced that it would acquire up to a 25 percent stake in the 550-megawatt solar plant in Riverside County. The Riverside County solar farm was world’s largest solar project when it opened last year. CalPERS’ investment in the farm is seen as welcome news in the industry […] Read more
