M-KOPA Solar, Mastercard Join Hands for Pay-As-You-Go Solar Program Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy M-KOPA will pilot Mastercard’s Quick Response (QR) payment technology in Uganda to extend the reach of its pioneering pay-as-you-go solar program. Mastercard, an American multinational financial services corporation, has entered into partnership with Kenyan pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA to expand its solar energy provisioning to homes and businesses in Africa. At the Mobile World Congress both […] Read more
MNRE Prepares Draft for Solar Pump Specifications & Testing Procedure Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Ministry has prepared the draft for solar pump specifications and testing procedure, for which comments or suggestions can be submitted latest by March 12, 2018. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has prepared the draft for solar pump specifications and testing procedure, for which comments or suggestions can be submitted latest by […] Read more
Kumbaya Officially Launches Solar-Powered ZeroXess Solution Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy ZeroXess is an economically priced home energy and communication hub for collecting and distributing power to other devices. California-based Kumbaya Inc. has officially launched the solar-powered zeroXess platform for off-grid energy, connectivity and content from the floor of Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The new zeroXess platform delivers solar-powered energy, connectivity and content […] Read more
Smart Grids Overcome Renewable Energy Variability and Uncertainty Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Smart grids—modernized networks that enable bidirectional flows of energy and use two-way communication and control capabilities, and “distributed generation”— will address the variability and uncertainty of RE without utilities having to add to their conventional Renewable Energy (RE, which includes hydro, biomass, and geothermal as well as the more familiar photovoltaic (PV) and wind) faces […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Opens Solar Energy Laboratory Updated On Sat, Feb 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The laboratory is equipped with solar thermal and photovoltaic systems such as solar flat plate collector testing system, solar concentrator training system, solar PV training and research system. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has opened a solar energy laboratory at the Department of Bio-energy, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute. The laboratory is equipped with solar […] Read more
Six Flags Entertainment to Create Largest Solar Carport in North America Updated On Sat, Feb 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has also plans for a nearly 7-megawatt system at Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. As part of its green initiative, the US-based theme park company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is planning to boost solar capacity at two of its California parks, including Magic Mountain. Six Flags in partnership with JLL, a global professional services […] Read more
First Solar Net Loss Narrows to $432.45 Mn in Q4 Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Its net sales in Q4 were $339 million, a decrease of $748 million from the previous quarter on the back of lower systems and third-party module sales. Comprehensive PV solar systems provider, First Solar, Inc. has reported that its net loss narrowed to $432.45 million, or $4.14 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2017. […] Read more
Indian Scientists Develop Next-Gen Test-Bed to Generate Clean Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This early stage research, of India’s one of the premier institutes, could potentially be useful for meeting the energy needs of the country. Indian scientists have developed a super critical carbon dioxide (CO2) Brayton test loop facility to generate clean energy from future power plants including solar thermal. It was developed by the Indian Institute […] Read more
Sunnova Expands Residential Solar Service Offerings into Nevada Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Sunnova will give customers in Nevada the opportunity to customize and either own their systems, through Sunnova’s EZ Own plan, or purchase the power generated by the solar system through its EZ Pay PPA or PPA solar plans. Sunnova Energy Corporation, a leading U.S. residential solar and energy storage provider has announced that it will […] Read more
