South Korea’s Qcells to Build $2.5 Bn Solar Factory in US; More Than Doubles Production Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korea’s solar cells and modules maker Qcells will invest over $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia, USA. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring […] Read more
First Group Captive Solar Plant for Residential Society from Tata Power RE Ltd Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A subsidiary of Tata Power Tata and renewable energy giant Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has entered into an agreement with Vivarea Condominium, a residential society in Mumbai for the supply of solar power. The captive solar power plant of capacity worth 3.125 MW solar plant will be established at Himayatnagar, Maharashtra. The power plant will generate clean […] Read more
Trina Solar Rolls 210 mm N-Type i-TOPCon Cells Off Production Line Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Leading firm that delves into research and development of PV products, EPC and O&M, Trina Solar has rolled 210 mm n-type i-TOPCon cells off the production line in its 8 GW capacity factory in Suqian, Jiangsu province. Th said n-type cells will be employed to produce new generation Vertex N modules. The power output will […] Read more
Australian Renewable Energy Agency Awards $30 Million For Cheaper Solar Gains Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The researchers of University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney have been awarded about $30 million under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Research and Development (R&D) Program to support research and development (R&D) and commercialisation activities to significantly reduce the cost of solar. The funds are a share of $41.5 million award by ARENA. […] Read more
Manufacturing Major CSSC Haizhuang Unveils 18-MW Turbine Model, Largest for Offshore Installations Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy CSSC Haizhuang, a firm based in Chongqing in southwest China, has unveiled the components of the world’s largest and most-powerful wind turbine in making: H260-18.0 turbine. It is greater than many 16-MW turbines that have been developed by manufacturers in China. CSSC Haizhuang is a subsidiary of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and a […] Read more
Trina Solar Maintains Its Top ranking in Bankability ratings Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Leading solar and tracker firm Trina Solar has maintained its AAA status for the third consecutive quarter in the PV ModuleTech bankability rankings released by PV Tech for Q4 2022. The company’s continued presence in the highest category validates its ongoing high performance level in manufacturing capacity, technology innovation, product shipments and financial status and […] Read more
Canadian Solar Will Supply 550mwh BESS To Pulse Clean Energy For UK Projects Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable major Canadian Solar has announced that CSI Energy Storage, part of its subsidiary CSI Solar, has been selected to provide up to 550 MWh of SolBank energy storage products to Pulse Clean Energy. The products will be used in various UK-based energy projects. Canadian Solar said that the 550 MWh of energy storage […] Read more
Is Solar Momentum Stuttering To A Halt In India? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy India’s solar growth, that is aiming for a target of over 25 GW between this year and 2030 to meet national targets on installed capacity, appear to be shifting to the slow lane, yet again. Industry players blame the slowdown on everything from higher prices, to policy, to rising cost of capital and more. After […] Read more
2022 For Solar: Solarisation, PLI Scheme, Transmission were Buzzwords Updated On Thu, Dec 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy As we head into year 2023, here is a review of 2022 in terms of policy-level initiatives with a lowdown on where the country stands with regards to renewable energy capacity as the year comes to a close. Impetus to RE transmission projects 2022 began with the Intra-State Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) scheme […] Read more