Enel Begins Operations at 103 MW Solar Park in Brazil Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy For this project, Enel Green Power claims to have invested around $110m for the construction of the Horizonte solar park. Italian renewable energy company Enel has begun operations at the 103MW Horizonte solar park in Brazil through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações (EGPB). The solar park is located in the municipality of Tabocas […] Read more
Alfen to Supply 140kW Energy Storage System to Belgian Grid Operator Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Alfen supplies a 140kW energy storage system that will be connected to Eandis’ logistical center. Alfen, specialist in energy solutions for the future has announced the start of a smart energy storage system for Eandis ‘logistical center in Lokeren, Belgium, that will be used to optimize self-consumption of the rooftop solar energy generation. The storage system, […] Read more
Global Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Market Analysis to 2025: Market is Expected to Reach USD 6.35 Billion Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The global concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) market is expected to reach USD 6.35 billion by 2025 at a 10.1 percent. Demand for concentrated photovoltaic is anticipated to register rapid growth owing to its ability to harness solar energy in areas with no space constraints. CPV technology is yet to gain worldwide acceptance and manufacturers are constantly […] Read more
Govt Extends Transmission Charge Waiver Period for Solar Projects Till March 2022 Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The waiver will be available to these projects for 25 years from the date of commissioning provided the developers sign power purchase agreements with entities, including discoms, for sale of power for compliance of their renewable purchase obligation. The government has extended the window to avail waiver of inter-state power transmission charges and […] Read more
Gigawatt of Storage in 2018? Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy From a Gigawatt dream storing capacity to watt-hour storage, through decades the glorified history of technology is meekly stored with the wonk of storage development. The interdependency to make solar power modus operandi is the associated technology which can store the continuous flow of electricity and deliver it diligently on the time of respective requirement. […] Read more
French Energy Giant EDF Enters China’s Rooftop Solar Market Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to a joint statement, the two partners will benefit from ACC’s local footprint in distributed solar energy and from EDF Energies Nouvelles’ international distributed solar energy and self-consumption expertise solutions for industries. EDF Energies Nouvelles, the renewable energy arm of French state-controlled utility giant EDF, is to establish a joint venture with clean energy […] Read more
Leclanche Selects Nextracker’s NX Drive Energy Storage System for Various Applications Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy NX Drive provides a flexible, pre-engineered balance-of-system (BOS) solution for virtually any generation-plus-storage or stand-alone storage application. NEXTracker, a Flex company, has announced that Leclanche, a global integrator of energy storage, has selected NEXTracker to supply its NX Drive energy storage system (ESS) for battery solutions the company is installing at commercial and industrial businesses […] Read more
Ecoppia Deploys Solar Panel Cleaning Solutions in Bhadla Park, Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The site is developed by the Engie Solar India, a subsidiary of energy multinational ENGIE Group. Robotic PV cleaning solutions provider, Ecoppia has completed the deployment of hundreds of its automated systems in the 2,255 MW Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Bhadla Solar Park is located in a vast desert area and is developed […] Read more
Scientists Use Nanotechnology to Create Low-Cost Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The discovery reveals a simple method to improve the efficiency of all silicon solar cells. In a significant development, a team of scientists at Stanford University, including Indian American researcher Dr. Shrestha Basu Mallick, has shown how nanotechnology can be used to create crystalline silicon thin-film solar cells that are more efficient at capturing solar […] Read more