Canadian Solar Signs PPAs with SECI to Develop 80 MWac Solar Power Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar was awarded these solar power projects under a 450 MWac solar capacity tender in the state of Maharashtra, through a competitive auction process. Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured Power Purchase Agreements for an aggregate 80 MWac of solar power projects with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Canadian Solar […] Read more
ABB Commissions Denmark’s First Urban Energy Storage System to Support Renewables Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy ABB’s Lithion-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) will be integrated with the local electricity grid in the new harbour district of Nordhavn, Copenhagen ABB has announced that it has successfully commissioned Denmark’s first urban energy storage system. ABB’s Lithion-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS) will be integrated with the local electricity grid in […] Read more
JinkoSolar, Marubeni Enters Into PPA for Sweihan Solar PV Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy A special purpose company jointly owned by JinkoSolar, Marubeni, and the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (“ADWEA”) will construct, operate and maintain the solar PV plant for the duration of the 25-year PPA JinkoSolar and Marubeni Corporation have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company (“ADWEC”) […] Read more
Conergy announces Sale of a 3.75 MW Solar PV Plant in Japan Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Conergy provided its full end-to-end solar services to the Sannohe Solar Power and has announced the sale of fully operational 3.75MWp solar power plant. Conergy Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Conergy, has signed an agreement for the sale of a fully operational 3.75MWp solar plant in Sannohe, Aomori Prefecture. Long regarded as one of […] Read more
LONGi Group Launches Global Integration Brand Strategy, renames LERRI Solar as LONGi Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company will participate in PV Expo 2017 in Tokyo, Japan from March 1 to March 3, 2017, with its new brand identity LONGi Solar LONGi Group has announced that it has renamed its overseas brand LERRI Solar, which encompasses its solar cell and module businesses, as LONGi Solar. The company will participate in PV […] Read more
Zambia Signs Second Scaling Solar Mandate to Develop another 500 MW of Renewable Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Government of Zambia has signed an agreement with Scaling Solar for a second mandate to Develop another 500 MW of Renewable Energy The Government of Zambia has signed agreements for a second mandate with Scaling Solar, the World Bank Group program that is helping developing countries procure low cost, privately financed, solar power. This […] Read more
Sales of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Dropped To 30 Per Cent in February Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Power distribution companies as well as open access and captive consumers are under obligation to buy RECs from renewable energy producers under renewable purchase obligations (RPOs) as mandated by central and state regulatory commissions. Sales of renewable energy certificates (RECs) dropped 30 per cent to 10.93 lakh this month against 15.68 lakh in January this […] Read more
VIZ-A-VIZ ANDREW HINES, Business Development Head – South India, CleanMax Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Rooftop projects are taking the ramp and opening new avenues for solar rooftop players. This sector is no more in silos with players like CleanMax Solar are popping new stratagem to spur this segment. Notching recent accolades from MNRE and other prime consultancies, CleanMax have perennially catered to affluent MNCs and corporates. The recent 30MW […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more