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Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS

Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016

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Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS

Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […]

RENA receives large orders for PERC technology from North American and Indian PV customers

Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2016

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RENA receives large orders for PERC technology from North American and Indian PV customers

RENA Technologies has announced that it has recently received two large orders for wet process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The company in a statement said that combination of its BatchTex and InOxSide+ offer both independent optimization and best match of front and […]

Eni aims to build 420 MW renewable energy generation projects in Italy, Pakistan and Egypt

Updated On Fri, May 13th, 2016

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Eni aims to build 420 MW renewable energy generation projects in Italy, Pakistan and Egypt

Rome-based gas and oil company Eni has made new and important progress in its commitment to combatting climate change, creating an original model of integration between its traditional business and energy from renewable sources. The company has announced to build up to 420MW of renewable plant in three countries. New renewable energy generation projects will […]

S-Energy to provide 74MW of solar modules to juwi

Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2016

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S-Energy to provide 74MW of solar modules to juwi

S-Energy has announced that it has reached an agreement to provide 74 megawatts (MW) of solar modules to Colorado-based project developer and turnkey EPC firm juwi. Under the terms of this agreement, S-Energy will deliver the newly-developed SN-series modules manufactured in the Company’s facility in Daejeon, South Korea. The modules will be utilized in utility-scale […]

SELF AUTONOMY – THE HOLY GRAIL OF SOLAR STREETLIGHTS

Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2016

by Saurenergy

SELF AUTONOMY – THE HOLY GRAIL OF SOLAR STREETLIGHTS

INTRODUCTION: Solar street lighting is a wireless solution with the potential to be the global technology of choice for all the outdoor lighting requirements. One of the key requirements in these streetlights is the need for autonomy or light functionality on cloudy days. The most prevalent solution which also comes with inherent limitations is based […]

SolarWorld’s groupwide shipments increased by 62 percent in Q1 of 2016

Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2016

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SolarWorld’s groupwide shipments increased by 62 percent in Q1 of 2016

SolarWorld has revealed that its groupwide shipments have increased by 62 percent in Q1 of 2016, compared to previous year’s quarter. A total of 341 MW was shipped in Q1, up from 210 MW of last year. Shipments grew strongly in the United States, in Germany even against the market trend and in European export […]

Fortum launches Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project

Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016

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Fortum launches Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project

Fortum has announced the launch of Nordic countries’ biggest electricity storage pilot project integrating Saft’s megawatt-scale Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery energy storage technology. The company in a statement said “the objective is to research the suitability of batteries used for storing electricity to maintain a power balance in the electricity system. Additionally, the research will explore […]

Affordability, Access & Inclusiveness Driving India’s Energy Policies”: Piyush Goyal

Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2016

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Affordability, Access & Inclusiveness Driving India’s Energy Policies”: Piyush Goyal

India is all set to become the largest energy market representing the aspirations of a billion plus people in the coming years. The growth story of the country is more significant in view of the global scenario when most developed economies are witnessing a declining trend in their energy demand. Power, Coal and New and […]

Firms not doing well will not impact India’s solar programmes: Piyush Goyal

Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016

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Firms not doing well will not impact India’s solar programmes: Piyush Goyal

Renewable Energy Minister Piyush Goyal at an event organized by industry body CII said that some firms not doing well will not impact the programme’s success reports PTI. When asked about the debt problems faced by SunEdison, Goyal said “there are always certain cases of firms failing all over the world in every industry. There […]