Seraphim’s New 166mm Half-Cut Cell Module Offers Higher Efficiency with Less Cost Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy China based solar product manufacturer Jiangsu Seraphim Solar System (Seraphim) has unveiled its new high-efficiency 166mm half-cut cell module, which can save over 5 percent of the cost per watt in projects above 1MW against ordinary modules. This is a new generation of photovoltaic (PV) modules combining 166mm-size silicon wafers with multi-busbar (MBB) and half-cut […] Read more
MNRE Releases Draft Standards for Utility Grid Inverters Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a key development, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has released the draft standards for “Technical requirements for Photovoltaic Grid Tie Inverters to be connected to the Utility Grid in India”. The notice calls upon industry stakeholders to provide their feedback and comments latest by April 30, 2020 for these standards, before […] Read more
EDF to Develop Integrated Solar, Storage and EV System for Cubic Corp Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy EDF will design, build, own and operate an integrated energy system consisting of solar, storage and EV charging stations at no up-front costs for Cubic EDF Renewables North America has announced that it has finalised an agreement with Cubic Corporation to design, build, own and operate an integrated energy system consisting of solar, storage and […] Read more
Lightsource BP Finalises Contract With SEPTA for 43.8 MW Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SEPTA and Lightsource BP have signed a long-term power contract for two solar farms totaling 43.8 MW (dc) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), among the largest transit agencies in the United States serving the Greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a global leader in the development, financing and management of […] Read more
RWE Renewables Closes Financing for 151 MW Wind Project Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy RWE Renewables has announced that it has completed the successful tax equity financing of its 151 MW Peyton Creek wind farm in Matagorda County, Texas. RWE Renewables has announced that it has completed the successful tax equity financing of its 151-megawatt (MW) Peyton Creek wind farm in Matagorda County, Texas. A subsidiary of Bank of America provided […] Read more
Total Bags Over 135 MW of Solar Projects in France’s Latest Tender Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy French energy major Total has won more than 135 MW of solar projects during the latest round of tenders conducted by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE). The company has won the tenders through Total Quadran, a wholly-owned affiliate dedicated to developing and producing renewable energy in France. Out of an aggregate capacity won, Total […] Read more
150 GW of RE Projects at Risk Due to Coronavirus Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In the fast developing situation arising out of the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on renewables worldwide, we have seen many estimates, and updations to those estimates. The latest one is Wood Mackenzie’s (Woodmac) research that shows up to 150 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar projects across the Asia Pacific at risk. These projects […] Read more
Now, Safeguard Duty Clarification From MNRE Awaits Updated On Wed, Apr 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy An active Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been in overdrive in 2020, delivering a wishlist of moves for the sector so far. Not just that, some of the amendments planned for the Electricity act of 2003 soon, will add even more legal teeth to its orders, issued mainly to protect the sector […] Read more
Crashing Oil, Booming Solar. Possible? Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy While the slump in oil prices will have its own yet to be seen second, and third order effects, be it political stability in the middle east, or moves by the US and Russia to outflank each other, for India, this is the opportunity that needs to be taken with both hands. The country has […] Read more