US-Based Flexible Solar Firm Active Surfaces Secures $5.6M Funding Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based Active Surfaces, a flexible solar panel startup spun out from MIT, raised $5.6 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Safar Partners, a deep-tech venture capital fund. Additional participants—include QVT, Lendlease, Type One Ventures, Umami Capital, Sabanci Climate Ventures, New Climate Ventures, SeaX Ventures, and others—reflect a diverse support […] Read more
Clean Energy Investments Driving Global Job Creation, Finds Study Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Investment in the manufacturing of clean energy technologies, especially solar PV and batteries is expediting the process of creating new jobs and employment opportunities, according to a new report published by International Energy Agency. The agency said that investments related to clean energy technologies have become a powerful economic driver globally. The global investment in […] Read more
New Solar Projects In US Report Fewer Delays In 2023: EIA Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Energy Information Administration (EIA), the federal body tasked with tracking energy policy in the US, recently reported fewer delays to install new utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in 2023 than in 2022. EIA in its report said, “In 2023, solar developers pushed back the scheduled online date for an average of 19% of planned […] Read more
News Briefs May 3 -Envirospark, GAF Energy, REC Silicon, DOE Grants Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy EV Charging Company EnviroSpark Secures $50 Million Investment from Basalt Infrastructure Partners US electric vehicle (EV) charging company EnviroSpark Energy Solutions announced it has secured a $50 million investment by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners an infrastructure equity investment firm focusing on investments in Europe and North America. This investment will enable EnviroSpark to […] Read more
Trina Solar’s N Type TOPCon Module Sets Output Record At 740.6W Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Solar manufacturing major Trina Solar’s patented 210mm type-n i-TOPCon module has reached a maximum power output of 740.6W, setting a new world record and being certified by TÜV SÜD, according to its State Key Photovoltaic Science and Technology (PV) Laboratory in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. This is the 26th time that Trina Solar has set a world record for power output and conversion efficiency […] Read more
Swelect, Grew & Renew Win SECI Bid For DCR Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released the results of its tender where it sought domestic solar panels with domestically manufactured solar cells from Indian solar module manufacturers. SECI declared Swelect Energy Systems, Grew Energy and Renew Photovoltaics Pvt Ltd as winners for the bid. The SECI tender had asked for bids for […] Read more
Premier Energies Secures 140 MW PV Modules Order In Bangladesh Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy Premier Energies subsidiary Premier Energies Photovoltaic has secured a 140 MW PV modules supply order from Amara Raja Infra for a solar project in Bangladesh. The project is being executed on an EPC basis by Hyderabad-based Amara Raja Infra. The module supply is expected to be completed by April 2025. Premier Energies has witnessed a […] Read more
Elin Energy Begins Solar Manufacturing Facility In US Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Elin Energy, the European PV panel maker, has announced the commissioning of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. Elin is currently leasing the site in Twinwood Business Park from Welcome Group, a Houston-based leader in single-tenant real estate development and property management. Production began on March 5. The facility will produce only modules. […] Read more
European Commission Signs Solar Charter To Boost Manufacturing Resilience Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy The European Commission has signed the European Solar Charter to support Europe’s solar manufacturing base. In the charter, the signatories commit to the support of Europe’s solar manufacturing base. The charter was signed in Brussels and was drafted by the European Commission. Last year, 56 GW of solar PV were installed in the European Union […] Read more
