First Solar Wins 2 GW Order from Longroad Energy for Thin-Film Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy US-headquartered solar PV manufacturer, First Solar has scored a 2 GW worth of order from a US-based renewable energy developer, Longroad Energy. The order is for its thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules. The order is scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029. The said firms presently have a framework agreement for 3.7 GW. This will augment […] Read more
UbiQD and First Solar Partner for Developing Quantum Dot-Enhanced Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy UbiQD, a New Mexico, US, based nanotechnology company, has announced a joint development agreement with First Solar, a solar technology company. This collaboration is to further incorporate fluorescent quantum dot technology into advanced solar modules. The Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles that exhibit high-efficiency photoluminescence over a wide range of tunable colours, making them […] Read more
First Solar Continues US Footprint with Announcement of New Factory in Louisiana Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar solutions provider First Solar will be setting up is fifth thin-film solar module factory in the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana in the USA. The unit will see an investment worth $1.1bn and aid America with capacity expansion for the production of photovoltaic solar modules domestically. The said investment will chalk out […] Read more
First Solar Secures 2.1 GW Order from Matrix for Advanced Thin Film Modules Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc. and Matrix Renewables have announced a significant collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules from First Solar. These modules are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2027, […] Read more
First Solar Bags 279 MW Thin Film Solar Panel Project in Alabama Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity utility corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has deputed a project to thin film module maker First Solar for 279 MW (dc) of thin film solar panels. The Lawrence County Solar Project will be set up in Alabama and will kickstart operations in 2027. This will be First Solar’s fourth factory in the United […] Read more
Thin Film Module Maker First Solar In 5 GW Deal With Energix Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy US based solar module manufacturer First Solar, which stands out for using cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film modules at scale, has signed a framework agreement with Israeli solar developer Energix Renewables to supply 5GW of modules. Energix has a 7 GW portfolio spread across Israel, Poland and the US. The deal also involved First Solar recycling […] Read more
Indian Military Installs Its First Solar Plant At Narengi Station-Assam Updated On Sun, Jun 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy With an objective of providing green and reliable power to its troops, the Indian Army is transforming the Narengi Military Station into a completely renewable-based military facility. The Narengi Military Station is situated near Guwahati, Assam and the army has installed a solar power plant at the military station which has a capacity of 1-MW. […] Read more
ANERT Establishes First Solar Plant in Kerala for Solar-Powered Cold Storage & Backup Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kerala has welcomed its first 10mt solar-powered cold storage with a backup of 36 hours. The 7kw solar plant has been launched by Minister of Electricity, Kerala, K.Krishnankutty. The project is valued at Rs 25 L. The project has been inaugurated by the Agency for Non-Conventional Energy and Rural Technology (ANERT). Thr solar cold storage […] Read more
Mizoram Welcomes Its First Solar Park With 20 MW Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mizoram has welcomed its first solar park. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently inaugurated the Vankal Solar Park, a 20 MW solar park approved under the MNRE Solar Park Scheme. The ceremony saw the presence of the State’s Power & Electricity Minister, Pu R. Lalzirliana. Other government officials also marked their presence. […] Read more
