Saudi Arabia Shortlists 27 Companies for Round 1 of National Renewable Energy Program Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy World’ top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has shortlisted 27 companies for its solar and wind power projects, as part of the first round of its renewable energy initiative The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources has shortlisted a number of companies for the first round […] Read more
Indian Railways Plans to Setup Solar Power Plants at 8000 Stations Updated On Tue, Apr 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Indian Railway is working on the plan to make use of 500 MW of solar power plants in 8000 stations to meet its electricity needs and cut down carbon footprint. Indian Railways has planned to install 500 MW of solar power plant to meet the energy needs of more than 8000 stations in the […] Read more
ANU Researchers Hit New Efficiency Record for Low-Cost Solar Cell Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Australian National University researchers have successfully achieved new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells. Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could bring down the cost of generating solar electricity. The team led by The Duong […] Read more
Yingli Partners with ECN and Tempress to Facilitate Mass Production of IBC n-type solar cells Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The production of IBC cells in Yingli’s industrial pilot line proves that the commercial production of efficient IBC n-type solar cells is feasible on short term. Yingli Green Energy has announced that it has produced the first interdigitated back contact (IBC) n-type solar cells based on 6-inch wafers at an industrial pilot line within […] Read more
Canadian Solar Raises JPY5.4 Billion with Inaugural Dual-Tenor Green Project Bond in Japan Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was issued to finance Canadian Solar’s 19.05 MWp Gunma Aramaki Solar Power Plant in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Canadian Solar Inc. has announced completion of its second green project bond placement with Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. The JPY5.4 billion (US$47.0 million) dual-tenor green project bond was […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ with Nanduri. Purushotham, Director Business Development, Topsun Energy Ltd, Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy “Topsun’s Mehsana facility has three integrated lines with cumulative capacity of 100Mw production line. Opportunity for manufacturing is ample with the ambitious plans of GOI but in my opinion better to opt for other BOC (balance of components) instead of modules manufacturing including cells Indian industry can compete globally and support GW scale domestic requirements.” Please give […] Read more
Enel Starts Construction of the America ’s Largest Solar PV Project in Mexico Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The overall 754MW solar PV plants will be operational in the second half of 2018 and is expected to generate over 1700 GWh of solar power each year. Enel, through its Mexican renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power México (“EGPM”), has started construction works at its 754 MW1 Villanueva solar PV Plant in Viesca, Coahuila State, […] Read more
Cabinet approves MoU in the area of large-scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Updated On Sat, Apr 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The MoU envisages promoting information exchanges in the areas of Renewable Energy integration regulations and balancing using gas, storage, and demand-side approaches, energy imbalance markets The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modi has approved for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Forum of Regulators (FOR) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility […] Read more
Vikram Solar signs MoU with Israel’s Water-Gen to introduce drinkable water solutions in India Updated On Thu, Mar 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combined with Vikram Solar’s technological prowess and expertise in the solar power domain, the attempt is to conceptualize a product most suitable for the Indian market requirements. Incorporating use of solar power into the Water-Gen technology is expected to further enhance the energy efficiency and availability of power for the technology in remote locations, through […] Read more
