Recently merged Horizon Solar Power and Solar Spectrum acquires BrightCurrent and Skyline Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Solar Spectrum and Horizon partnership created the second largest provider of residential solar systems in California and the fourth largest in the country Recently merged Horizon Solar Power and Solar Spectrum have announced definitive agreements for two strategic business acquisitions. Horizon Solar Power (Horizon) has acquired BrightCurrent, the nation’s one of the largest retail […] Read more
Upward trend in imported PV module prices to affect recent solar projects: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The imported photovoltaic (PV) module price has been rising over the last 3-4 months, up by about 15 per cent, to 35-37 cents per watt in August, from about 30-32 cents in May The upward trend in imported photovoltaic module prices is likely to affect viability of recently awarded solar projects, rating agency ICRA said […] Read more
1366 Technologies and Hanwha Q CELLS Boost Direct Wafer Champion Cell Efficiency to 20.3% and Cell Efficiency Average to 20.1% Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Direct Wafer Products Exceed the Average of the Multi Reference Group While Enabling Ultra-Low Cost. Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies has announced a new performance record for 1366’s Direct Wafer technology with the achievement of 20.3% cell efficiency, independently confirmed by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab. The company achieved this repeated efficiency record in a joint effort […] Read more
Sempra Renewables Acquires 200 MWac/ 281 MWp Solar Project from Recurrent Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Tranquillity facility was completed by Recurrent Energy in late 2016 and is majority-owned by a subsidiary of Southern Power. Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar has announced that Sempra Renewables LLC has acquired its 200 MWac/281 MWp Great Valley Solar project, previously called Tranquillity 8. “We are pleased to work with […] Read more
JinkoSolar Recognized for Solar Excellence at RISE 2017 Conference Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy RISE 2017 Conference was organized by the Mission Energy Foundation on 20th & 21st July 2017, where JinkoSolar was presented with the Solar Innovation & Excellence Award. JinkoSolar Co., Ltd., a global leader in the PV industry was presented with the Solar Innovation & Excellence Award at the ‘Roadmap for Innovations in Solar Energy’ (RISE) […] Read more
SolarReserve Receives Environmental Approval for 390 MW Solar Thermal Facility with Storage in Chile Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Likana Solar Energy Project in the Antofagasta region will provide reliable, non-intermittent electricity from solar energy 24-hours a day. SolarReserve, the industry leader in baseload solar power solutions and advanced solar thermal technology with energy storage, has received an environmental approval from the Chilean government to build a 390 megawatt solar thermal power station with […] Read more
REC Group Begins Production of New 50-Cell Mono Solar Panel Updated On Mon, Jul 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy In contrast to the 48-cell panels commonly used in Japan, REC’s new 50-cell panel features an excellent combination of practical size, easy handling, optimal for system configurations and designs, and high power output of up to 250Wp. REC Group, the leading European brand of solar panels in Japan, began commercial production of its new 50-cell […] Read more
Trump Urged to Reconsider Withdrawal of Paris Climate Agreement Updated On Sat, Jul 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy More than 900 US businesses support keeping the US in the Paris Climate Agreement, including 20 Fortune 500 companies. The ten Senators who represented the United States at the 21st Conference of Parties in 2015, have urged President Donald Trump to reconsider and reverse his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris accord on climate […] Read more
Government’s decision to roll out GST from 1st July has received unanimous support: Piyush Goyal Updated On Fri, Jun 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Piyush Goyal said that there were some issues where consultation maybe called for with the GST council. However there was not a single participant who requested for rescheduling or adjournment of the July 1 roll out Power, coal, renewable energy and mines minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the government’s decision to roll out […] Read more
