Decline in the Prices of Chinese-made solar panels set to aid Indian solar Market Updated On Wed, Jul 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy The projected decline in the prices of Chinese-made solar panels could benefit the Indian solar developers, due to weakened demand in China and Japan and prolonged trade restrictions in the EU and the USA. The Tier-1 module prices are expected to go down to Rs. 27.50 (USD 0.41/EUR 0.37) per Wp for shipments in the […] Read more
Infineon acquires Wolfspeed for USD 850 million Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Infineon Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Wolfspeed Power and RF division (“Wolfspeed”) of Cree for USD 850 million. The deal also includes the related SiC wafer substrate business for power and RF power. This acquisition will enable Infineon to provide broadest offering in compound semiconductors, it will also reinforce the […] Read more
FAU researchers develop new material that can increase the lifetime of organic solar cells considerably Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Organic solar cells are expected to replace standard silicon cells used in photovoltaics soon. The organic cells are thin, flexible and translucent and can be used as window glass or a design element by architects. A team of FAU researchers led by Prof. Dr. Christoph Brabec have achieved an important milestone in the quest to […] Read more
Heraeus bags Solar + Power Award 2016 Updated On Fri, Jul 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Heraeus Photovoltaics, received the Solar + Power Award 2016 at a parallel event during the intersolar show in Munich, Germany for its new passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) backside tabbing paste. The award highlights company’s long-standing track record of innovation in PERC-solar cell technology. Heraeus’ winning product, the SOL326 Series, is a low-activity PERC back-side […] Read more
SunPower secures 27 out of the total 33 awards under France’s ZNI Tender Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that it was selected to provide 39.1 megawatts of solar photovoltaic technology under the French government’s tender for supplying the country’s ZNI (non-interconnected zones) with renewable energy and storage. The company secured 27 out of the total of 33 awards, or 76 percent, under the tender program. As part of the tender […] Read more
SPI Energy signs non-binding framework agreement with GSR GO Scale Capital Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy SPI Energy, a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solutions has signed a non-binding framework agreement with private equity firm GSR GO Scale Capital Advisors for the issue of US$500 million convertible bonds by the Company. GSR GO Scale Capital will act as an investment advisor to bond holders in order to build the largest capacity […] Read more
Jua Solar joins Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Jua Solar joined Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA). GOGLA promotes clean, quality off-grid energy solutions to benefit society and businesses in developing countries. The story behind Jua began with a group of solar energy trailblazers, sharing the common goal of producing, creating, and offering reliable cutting-edge solar energy products, with unparalleled quality and design said […] Read more
Phono Solar Announces Commissioning of PV Power Plant Outdoor Test System in Hainan, China Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Phono Solar has partnered with China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute (CEI) for outdoor test system in the extreme hydrothermal weather conditions of the Hainan Province. Phono Solar signed a five-year cooperation agreement with CEI. The agreement includes development of an outdoor PV power plant test area with supporting technical meteorological monitoring equipment. This 3KW […] Read more
Hanwha Q CELLS Appoints Daniel JW Jeong as new Global Chief Technology Officer Updated On Sat, Jul 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanwha Q CELLS has announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel JW Jeong as new Global Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”). Dr. Jeong had previously held a number of leading management positions in the field of solar R&D with vast experience in solar technology innovation and commercialization before joining Hanwha. He has been the Company’s global Head […] Read more
