Renewable Energy Employs 9.8 Million People Worldwide: IRENA Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Falling costs and enabling policies have steadily driven up investment and employment in renewable energy worldwide since IRENA’s first annual assessment in 2012, when just over seven million people were working in the sector.” According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) more than 9.8 million people were employed in the […] Read more
ISOVOLTAIC to launch new backsheet ICOSOLAR CPO 3G at Intersolar Europe Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy ISOVOLTAIC ICOSOLAR CPO 3G backsheet has been manufactured using Borealis’ solar grades Quentys produced in Schwechat, Austria ISOVOLTAIC is gearing up to launch ICOSOLAR CPO 3G, a co-extruded polypropylene (PP) solar backsheet at Intersolar Europe in Munich. For the development of this backsheet ISOVOLTAIC, market and technology leader for solar backsheets, and Borealis, a leading […] Read more
Panasonic selects Berkshire Photovoltaic as an Authorized Solar Installer for HIT Photovoltaic Module Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Berkshire Photovoltaic will offer Panasonic HIT Photovoltaic Module with a 25-year enhanced workmanship and labor warranty covering solar module power output. Panasonic Eco Solutions has selected Berkshire Photovoltaic Services Inc. (BPVS) as an Authorized Solar Installer, certified to offer their exclusive HIT photovoltaic module. Berkshire Photovoltaic will offer Panasonic HIT Photovoltaic Module with a 25-year […] Read more
8minutenergy Expands Into Energy Storage Market With 1 Gigawatt Project Pipeline Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy 8minutenergy is working with industry-leading manufacturers to offer energy storage solutions featuring lithium-ion and flow batteries, flywheels, and other storage mediums 8minutenergy Renewables has announced that it has expanded into the energy storage market with a 1 gigawatt (GW) project pipeline. The company is focused on standalone storage and hybrid (solar PV + storage) systems, […] Read more
Global Solar Investment to be higher than Coal, Gas and Nuclear Combined in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lower project costs and continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global renewable power investment reach $243.1 billion in 2017, with solar photovoltaic (PV) the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power – by 2020 non-hydro renewables will account for 65% of global power investment Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global solar investment to […] Read more
Arctech Solar Drafts the 1st Solar Tracker Safety Standard for the IEC TC82 WG7 Meeting Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Arctech Solar introduced the tracker safety standards in detail during the meeting, answering all queries from the present and online experts The IEC TC82 WG7 meeting was held recently at the University of Ottawa, Canada. The meeting covered topics on safety, performance, and testing requirements of CPV modules, cells and the safety standard for solar […] Read more
India moved up to the second spot from third position in renewable energy attractiveness index Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy India continued its upward trend in the index to second position with the government’s programme to build 175 GW in renewable energy generation by 2022 and to have renewable energy account for 40 per cent of installed capacity by 2040. India has moved up to the second spot from third position in this year’s ‘Renewable […] Read more
JinkoSolar modules pass 160 KWh/m2 UV Test in terms of IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy “JinkoSolar is the first Chinese PV manufacturer to pass intensive UV test according to IEC61345, which further demonstrates our technology strength and leading position in the industry” JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has announced that its modules have passed intensive UV test in terms of IEC61345 from TUV Rheinland. Comparing with test procedure of UV Preconditioning […] Read more
CERTISOLIS certifies the low carbon footprint of REC solar panels made with TwinPeak technologies for tenders in France Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combining this CERTISOLIS certification with high product quality and competitive pricing on a multicrystalline cell platform, REC’s solar panels are now a preferred product for CRE 4 tenders in France, and even for projects not yet built under CRE 3 tenders REC has announced that products made with its award-winning TwinPeak technologies have been officially […] Read more
