Afghanistan Issues 5MW Hybrid Solar Tender for Ghor Province Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of this hybrid solar project includes the contract – design, supply, and installation of the plant. The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan (MEW) has issued a tender for the 5MW Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant at Ghor Province, located in the central part of the country. The scope of this hybrid […] Read more
Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
Egypt Could Meet Over 50% Electricity Demand via Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares of renewable energy could reduce the country’s energy bill by up to USD 900 million annually in 2030. Egypt has the potential to generate up to 53 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares […] Read more
Nestlé Waters NA, ENGIE Resources Ink Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent of the energy needed for NWNA’s manufacturing and distribution facilities in Texas. Bottled waters supplier Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) has entered into a renewable energy pact with ENGIE Resources, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Market – High on Opportunities and Loaded with Challenges Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Experts from the industry, policy makers and market researchers will share their experience and views and suggest the ways to accelerate the market during three rooftop conference sessions at Intersolar India on December 11-13, 2018 in Bangalore. Net metering was introduced in India as a measure to make rooftop solar more accessible and economical for […] Read more
What Happens When Low Quality, Unproven Materials are Used in Solar Panels? Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Revealing the Results of over 4 million solar panels inspected in 275 installations across the world INTRODUCTION The quality of PV modules and the materials used in them can be best assessed by evaluating their performance in the field. Challenging climatic conditions, like those in India, cause severe environmental stresses for PV materials in the […] Read more
Innergex Buys 260 MW Solar Project to Expand US Footprint Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The company further said that, this 260 MWDC photovoltaic solar prospective project is almost ready to be built upon signing of an offtake contract. In a bid to expand its US footprint to seven states, Innergex Renewable Energy (Innergex) has acquired a photovoltaic solar prospective project of approximately 260 MWDC from Open Road Renewables and MAP Renewable […] Read more
Marathon Capital Sells OCI Solar Power’s 66MW Project Ivory to DESRI Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The project, located in Dawson County, Texas, is anticipated to reach commercial operation in November 2018. One of the leading financial advisory and investment banking firm Marathon Capital has sold OCI Solar Power’s 66 MWDC in-construction solar photovoltaic project (Project Ivory) to D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). However, the company said that, OCI Solar Power funded the […] Read more
