Sacramento Airport Opens New Solar Energy Facility in California Updated On Tue, Dec 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project utilises more than 23,000 LG solar panels mounted on NEXTracker racking that tracks the sun from east to west over the course of the day, thereby maximising efficiency and energy generation Sacramento International Airport has formally opened a new solar energy facility which is likely to generate more than 30 percent of […] Read more
Schneider Electric Commits Generate Electricity From 100% Renewable Energy by 2030 Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The commitments are yet another step in Schneider Electric’s journey to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity and is throwing light on the doubling of its energy productivity. The company strongly believes it cannot go renewable without […] Read more
Solar Panel Cleaning Startup Ecoppia Raises $13 Million Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The company’s founder Moshe and CEO Eran Meller started Ecoppia in 2013, has evolved with a distinct technology for cleaning solar panels. Harel Insurance investments and financial services Ltd. has recently invested in the Israeli startup Ecoppia with $13 Million. This was the third financing round the startup has secured funding. The current investors including […] Read more
HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Acme Cleantech Solutions Approaches Madras High Court for Levied Import Duty Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In its petition, Acme said that customs officials were not following the proper procedure in making their revised assessments. The Madras High Court was approached by a solar power developer named Acme Cleantech Solutions filing a petition against Chennai port customs officials accusing them of charging import duties on panels and modules by categorizing them […] Read more
Australia Formally Joins International Solar Alliance, Says Will Support Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Australia’s expertise in solar technologies and research will be shared globally with the formal creation of the International Solar Alliance. Australia has joined the International Solar Alliance, saying it will support the government’s commitment to clean energy cooperation and help meet the Paris Agreement emission targets, its Minister for Foreign Affairs said. “Australia’s expertise in […] Read more
Enphase Energy Opens its First Research and Development Center in India Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy India has a mature Research and Development ecosystem that includes many renewable energy companies with more than 20 years of business in the region. Enphase Energy has announced the opening of its first Research and Development center in Bangalore, India to establish a best-in-class technology development center. India is powering the growth of solar […] Read more
Enphase Energy Roars into Indian Market with the Company’s Largest Solar Installation in the Asia-Pacific Region Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Powered by 2,858 Enphase Energy microinverters, the system is expected to provide more than 15,000MWh of clean power annually to the FMCG Company’s cold storage, packaging, baking, and pickling units. Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and the world’s leading provider of solar microinverters, announced today that its installation partner, RenXSol Ecotech has […] Read more
India’s Renewable Energy Push if Implemented Properly Could Mean a Lot of Jobs Updated On Sat, Dec 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s renewable energy push could help tackle poverty in rural communities by providing steady incomes, healthcare benefits, and skill-building opportunities to unskilled and semi-skilled workers. India’s renewable energy push if implemented properly could do more than just slow down global warming. It could help pull millions out of poverty, especially in rural communities. According to […] Read more