ScorpiusTrackers Analysis of 1 Year’s: Generation of 1.1 mwp scorpius tracker plant in karnataka Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy SYNOPSIS OF PLANT 1. Canadian Solar Panels 2. ABB PV800 1MW AC Central inverter 3. BLOCK Design of 268.8 KWpx2, 282.24 KWpx2 4. Inter ROW pitch at 5.5 metres, 3.5m clear path between rows for cleaning 5. Loading of 10% on DC 6. Grid downtime of 8.8% across the year 7. PVSyst indicated a generation […] 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
Cabinet Okays MoU among BRICS Nations on Environmental Coop Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Memorandum of Understanding is expected to bring in the latest technologies and best practices suited for bringing about better environment protection, better conservation, and better management of climate change and wildlife protection/conservation. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […] 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
Shaw Air Force Base, Duke Energy Join Hands for New Solar Project Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Duke Energy’s Solar Rebate Program helped with the costs of the Shaw project and has provided more than USD 50 million in rebates as an extra incentive for customers who wanted to go solar across its South Carolina footprint. Hunt Southern Group along with its military partner, Shaw Air Force Base, has collaborated with Duke […] 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
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
