The Clock is Ticking on Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tax credits for renewable technologies such as geothermal heat pumps, small wind projects and combined heat/power generation are scheduled to expire at the end of 2016 unless Congress acts this month. Doug Dougherty of GEO (Geothermal Heat Pumps), Lloyd Ritter of the Distributed Wind Energy Association and Combine Heat & Power Association head Dale Louda, […] Read more
PHOTON Consulting’s PV Triathlon: 3Q16 Rankings Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy PHOTON Consulting is pleased to announce the release of the 3Q16 edition of the PV Triathlon, PHOTON’s ranking of solar companies. The PV Triathlon evaluates and ranks solar companies based on PHOTON’s proprietary methodology that includes: Current financial health (i.e. balance sheet related metrics) Cost and profitability leadership (i.e. income statement related metrics) Sustainability of […] Read more
Yingli Leads the Development of the First Clean Production Evaluation System for China’s PV Industry Updated On Wed, Nov 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Ltd. today announced that The Clean Production Evaluation Index System for PV Cells (the “System”) was recently officially released by the National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”), Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”). The System was jointly developed by China National Institute of […] Read more
Renewable Energy Policy FiT Analysis: Installed Capacity and Targets to 2020 Updated On Fri, Nov 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Countries worldwide are planning to promote renewable energy in one way or the other in order to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Hence, mandatory renewable energy targets are being laid down by the governments to ensure that the power producers produce certain proportions of the total electricity generation from renewable energy sources. For instance, the […] Read more
Atul Arya, Head Energy Systems Division – Panasonic India Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy “We see a lot of potential in application of energy storage across Indian Railways.” The solar storage sector has emerged as a wakeful technology wherein it is echoing solar + storage as the next big thing. Amid, government recent helm to pilot MW projects with storage, this sector is rejigging the innovation-driven companies’ stimulus. To […] Read more
SNEC 2017 PV Power Expo scheduled from April 19 to 21,in Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) Updated On Mon, Sep 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy SNEC 11th 2017, an International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC PV POWER EXPO) is scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, on April 19-21, 2017. The expo showcases PV manufacturing facilities, materials, PV cells & modules, PV application products, and PV project and system, covering every section of the whole PV industry chain. […] Read more
HOUZE announces the launch of ZEROCELL Updated On Tue, Sep 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy HOUZE at Solar Power International 2016 trade show announced the launch of ZEROCELL. It will be launched in the USA, Europe and UAE before the end of the year. The ZEROCELL is a multi-functional appliance that serves as the nerve center for an open-source smart digital IoT ecosystem. A plug-and-play system that seamlessly transforms both […] Read more
Maxim replaces protection diodes with new cell-string optimizer technology Updated On Mon, Sep 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy New cell-string optimizer technology from Maxim Integrated Products allows photovoltaic (PV) panels to harvest significantly more energy and simplifies design complexity for solar installation projects. Maxim’s cell-string optimizers are highly integrated DC-DC converters that replace the bypass diode and perform maximum power point tracking (MPPT) deep inside the PV module. By replacing each diode with […] Read more
Sungage adds Sunpreme to its approved vendor list Updated On Tue, Jul 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sungage Financial has added a High-Performance Bifacial module manufacturer, Sunpreme to its approved vendor list. Sunpreme offers Bifacial technology that allows the PV module to absorb light from both sides, increasing energy yield (kWh per kWp) and lowering the Levelized Cost Of Energy for all customers. Smart Modules with advanced optimization solution further accelerates kWh […] Read more