Novartis Inches Closer To 100% Renewable Energy With 5 VPPA’s Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy In a move that has made Novartis the first pharma company to attain the 100% renewable electricity user status for its European operations, the firm recently signed up for five virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). These agreements together will be generating around 275 MW or more of clean power to the electrical grid, serving as […] Read more
Canadian Solar Records Big Growth in Module Shipments, Profit in Q3 Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has reported big growth in all key business segments including growth in Module Shipments, Module Manufacturing capacity, etc in Q3. Canadian Solar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers and project developers has reported its financial results for the 3rd quarter (Q3) of the financial year. The firm has reported big growth in […] Read more
SunSource Bags Floating Solar Plus Storage Project in Andaman Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy SunSource Energy will develop a 4 MW floating solar project along with a 2 MW storage system in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which it has won in a SECI tender. SunSource Energy, a leading distributed solar energy company, has announced that it will develop a 4 MWac grid-connected floating solar PV power project, along with […] Read more
“The Solar Adoption Experience For Consumers Has Been Poor” Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the strongest reasons for encouraging solar rooftop, besides the obvious benefits, is the opportunities it creates for jobs, when compared with utility scale solar. Thanks to a more open market, a whole eco-system of suppliers, be it modules, structures, inverters and more have adapted to the opportunity. Finally, the very fact that in […] Read more
The Future In Focus As Trina Solar, Tongwei In JV For Ingots, Wafers, 210 Series Updated On Thu, Nov 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The battle for the next stage of solar growth continues to intensify, with the announcement of a Joint venture between two more Chinese majors, Trina Solar and Tongwei. Both are large, established players, with Tongwei a particularly key supplier of cells to the industry in China. The new JV hopes to fill in to critical […] Read more
Deoghar Airport To Go With 330 KW Solar Plant, As AAI Calls For Bids Updated On Wed, Nov 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s new greenfield airports continue to go for renewable energy in a big way. The latest to join the list is the upcoming Deoghar airport in Jharkhand state. Deoghar city is a major pilgrimage centre, known for the Baba Baidyanath Dham . The Airports Authority of India Limited, which has set up and will be […] Read more
Key Solar Manufacturers Back 182mm Module Size for 2021 Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Three of the biggest module makers globally, Jinko, JA and Longi are betting that with their combined 54GW in capacity, the 182 mm module will face little headwinds to market acceptance in 2021. The importance of standards, and standardisation in the solar sector can never be overemphasised, considering the multiple parts that have to work […] Read more
UK Funding Approval for Exploring Space Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Nov 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar power in space, which has played such a key role in powering satellites so far, is now in the spotlight for generating energy on Earth too. Taking the help of massive solar powered satellites for the collection of solar energy, the UK government has commissioned fresh research into the feasibility of space-based solar power […] Read more
Railways Runs Into A Red Signal For 1 GW Solar Tender Updated On Mon, Nov 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL)’s tender for a 1GW of solar plants on railway land available close to railway tracks has run into a wall of disinterest from solar developers. The tender, with deadline of September 2, was a detailed one that included the design, build, finance, operation, long– term maintenance and transfer […] Read more
