Vikram Solar and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology ink MoU for R&D Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar on Wednesday announced that it has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST). The announcement was made at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at a Session on Industry-Academia Collaborations with CII. The agreement includes collaboration of both the organisations for the […] Read more
Vasari Energy Doubles Solar Project Development in Arizona to 140 MW Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vasari Energy has announces the expansion of its utility-scale solar project in Maricopa County and Gild Bend, Arizona, doubling the company’s solar generating projects within the state, and increasing capacity from 68 MW to 140 MW. The California based energy provider plans to construct and operate a solar facility on the 900 acre development site which will connect the Arizona transmission grid “The Maricopa […] Read more
Using New Laser-Based Technique, Natcore Achieves 19.4% Efficiency With Innovative Solar Cell Structure Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy By reducing resistance from laser-formed contacts, Natcore Technology Inc. has achieved an efficiency of 19.4% in its latest demonstration solar cell. The laser-formed base contact is critical in the Natcore Foil Cell, which is an all-back-contact cell. Higher resistance at this contact, as well as damage from the laser process, has been limiting the performance of […] Read more
JinkoSolar Completes the Sale of Jinko Power Downstream Business in China Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., one of the leader in the photovoltaic industry has announced the completion of the sale of all of the 55% equity interest it indirectly held in Jiangxi JinkoSolar Engineering Co., Ltd., a developer and operator of solar power projects in the People’s Republic of China, to Shangrao Kangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., a […] Read more
Trina Solar to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Results on November 23, 2016 Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Trina Solar Limited, one of the leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2016 results before the market opens on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. In light of the pending privatization, the Company will not host an earnings conference call. Source : PRnewswire Read more
Jinko Solar Announces Its Entire Portfolio of PV Modules Are In Compliance With IEC62804 Double 85 Anti-PID Standards Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Jinko Solar has announced that its entire portfolio of PV modules has passed the 96-hour Potential Induced Degradation (“PID”) resistance test. The modules were tested under the conditions of 85℃ degrees and 85% relative humidity (“double 85”) at +/-1,000V as required by IEC62804 standards with a degradation of less than 5%. The company touts that […] Read more
BUY or LEASE Your Solar panel system? Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar market in India is speculated to add new capacity of 700 MW in 2016 – 15% of total solar capacity addition this year. According to Bridge to India, the cumulative capacity crossed 1 GW by September and is growing at a sizzling 300% over last year. Ministry of Finance has reduced depreciation rate […] Read more
OPIC, ReNew Power enters into an agreement for 100 MW solar project in Telangana Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy U.S. Government’s development finance institution, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has signed an agreement with ReNew of approximately $74 million for a 100 MW solar project in Telangana. Announced during the 22nd session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP22), this project is expected to diversify the country’s power […] Read more
8point3 Energy Partners to acquire First Solar’s 34 percent stake in its 300 MW Stateline solar project Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy 8point3 Energy Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire First Solar’s 34 percent stake in its 300-megawatt (MW) Stateline solar project for USD 329.5 million. The project is expected to generate approximately $32 million in average annual pre-tax cash distributions and has a 20 year contract life. The transaction is expected to close on […] Read more
