Longi Solar Explaining the Larger Size of Mono Silicon Wafers Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy In recent years, PV technologies have been developing rapidly. With respect to cells, the high-efficiency PERC, bifacial cell and black silicon, technologies have moved to mass production gradually, while N-type and heterojunction technologies have obtained footholds in the market. With respect to module, the double-glass, half-cell, multi-busbar and shingled-cell technologies have evolved to large-scale production. […] Read more
Hanergy’s Solar Cells to Power NASA Satellites Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy One of the leading thin-film power solutions company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, has announced that its US-based subsidiary Alta Devices’ gallium arsenide solar cells are powering 60 small satellites, called ThinSats on a recent launch from NASA Wallops Flight Facility. Powered by Alta Devices’ most efficient gallium arsenide solar cells, these small satellites will […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy to Implement Solar Plus Storage Hybrid Project in New York Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy The hybrid system will be installed in upstate New York at the end of 2019 and is expected to reach commercial operation in the second quarter of 2020. GE Renewable Energy has reached an agreement with Helios Energy to deliver two energy storage systems to be integrated with solar arrays for the Lenox Solar/Energy Storage […] Read more
CECEP Connects World’s Largest Floating Solar Plant in China Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chinese state-owned developer CECEP, in collaboration with French floating solar specialists Ciel & Terre, has connected its 70 MW floating solar power plant in Anhui, China to the grid after the project successfully cleared all tests and monitoring. Located on a former coal-mining area, in Yongqiao district, Suzhou city, the floating PV array will mainly […] Read more
Ingeteam Supplies Storage Power Station for Dubai’s Largest Solar Park Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Moreover, Japanese firm NGK Insulators Ltd has supplied its NAS batteries for the project. Ingeteam, a leading company specialising in the design of power and control electronics, has supplied its storage power station for a pilot battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Dubai’s largest solar park. The company said in a statement that, “Ingeteam […] Read more
Aligarh Muslim University Unveils New Rooftop Solar System Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The total capacity of solar plants in the campus now stands at 6.5 MWp. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has recently inaugurated a new on-grid solar system on the rooftops of its Senior Secondary School-Girls, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Sarojni Naidi Hall, S N Hall, Women’s Polytechnic, Bibi Fatima Hall, Department of Computer Engineering, New Hall for Girls, […] Read more
New Solar Power Program to Help Electrify Rural Communities in Afghanistan Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy The initiative is designed to provide electricity to some of the nearly 20 million Afghans who are not connected to the national power grid. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has launched a pioneering program to supply small-scale solar power systems to homeowners across Afghanistan. The pilot program will see the introduction of […] Read more
Insolight in the Spotlight With claims of 29% Efficiency for solar Panels Updated On Wed, Feb 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Insolight claims that its panels, thanks to a patented optical system that concentrates sunlight on a kind of miniature photovoltaic cell normally used in satellites, deliver high efficiencies at a lower cost. The Lausanne, Switzerland based Insolight’s latest claims, which follow testing by an independent lab, should be a reason to think for naysayers who […] Read more
Assam Floats Tender For Off-Grid Solar Power Plant Updated On Fri, Feb 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is February 26, 2019. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APDCL) has issued a tender for setting up of an off-grid solar power plant at important historical sites in the state of Assam. The brief scope of work for selected bidders will include the design, supply, installation, testing and […] Read more