University of Virginia, Dominion Energy and Coronal Energy Announce Ambitious Solar PV Project Updated On Fri, Jul 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy As part of a 25-year agreement, the University of Virginia will purchase the entire output of a proposed solar PV project. Coronal Energy will develop the project, while Dominion Energy will construct and own the installation. The University of Virginia continues to expand its portfolio of carbon-free generation and achieve key sustainability targets with another […] Read more
8minutenergy and Capital Dynamics Announce 328 MW Mount Signal 3 Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Third phase of Mount Signal Solar Farm, among the largest PV projects worldwide, will be developed by 8minutenergy and owned by Capital Dynamics. 8minutenergy Renewables, the largest independent solar power developer in the U.S., and global private asset manager Capital Dynamics, has announced the acquisition and development of the 328 megawatt-DC Mount Signal 3 (“MS3”) […] Read more
Kyocera Corporation Enters into Solar Energy Sector in Thailand Updated On Wed, Jul 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Kyocera will continually promote solar rooftop systems in Thailand and will consider business expansion in other ASEAN countries through collaboration with SPCG. Kyocera Corporation has announced its plans to venture into the solar energy business in Thailand, with plans to increase sales in the country by 2.5 times during the year ending March 31, 2018 […] Read more
India Emerging as Front-Runner in Fight Against Climate Change: World Bank Updated On Sat, Jul 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy In India and beyond, solar power is starting to displace coal as an energy source. India is emerging as a front runner in the global fight against climate change, the World Bank has said, noting that the solar power is gradually displacing coal as an energy source in the Asian country. “With a sweeping commitment […] Read more
Rooftop Solar to Become the Norm in the Country by 2040: Niti Aayog Updated On Thu, Jun 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to the Niti Aayog’s draft, the share of solar and wind is expected to be 14-18 per cent and 9-11 per cent in electricity, and 3-5 per cent and 2-3 per cent in the primary commercial energy mix respectively, by 2040. Rooftop solar set-ups would become the norm in the country by 2040, according […] Read more
This solar paint can turn water vapor into hydrogen Updated On Thu, Jun 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar paint contains a newly developed compound that acts like silica gel, which is used in sachets to absorb moisture and keep food, medicines and electronics fresh and dry. But unlike silica gel, the new material, synthetic molybdenum-sulphide, also acts as a semi-conductor and catalyses the splitting of water atoms into hydrogen and oxygen. […] Read more
Renewables are becoming the least cost option in India, Denmark, Egypt, Mexico, Peru and UAE Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The cost of renewables is well below equivalent costs for fossil fuel and nuclear generating capacity in India, Denmark, Egypt, Mexico, Peru and UAE Renewables are becoming the least cost option in India, Denmark, Egypt, Mexico, Peru and the United Arab Emirates, a global multi-stakeholder renewable energy policy network said on Wednesday. It said record […] Read more
SMA Inverters Powering 3 MW of Mexico’s Largest Solar Power Plant Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mexico’s Largest Developer, Gauss Energia Cites Reliability, Efficiency as Key Reasons for Choosing SMA for its 3 MW Solar Power Plant. SMA inverters have recently been installed to help power up 3 MW of solar power plant in Mexico as part of a rebuild for the Aura Solar I project in La Paz, Baja California […] Read more
Fronius SnapINverters are Increasing the Supply of Renewable Energy Around the World Updated On Thu, May 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy With SnapINverter from Fronius, The vision of 24 hours of sun is growing ever closer. Solar technology pioneer Fronius has developed a generation of inverters that are inspiring planners, installers and PV system operators alike: the SnapINverter. These devices are already being used successfully in a wide range of applications around the world, from family […] Read more
