China installed 20GW of solar PV in first half of 2016, three times higher from 2015 Updated On Sat, Jul 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy China’s solar surge has accelerated drastically in the first half (H1) of this year, with reports stating that the country added 20 GW of new PV capacity in the six months to June 30, which is times as much as during the same period a year ago. Wang Bohua, General Secretary of the China Photovoltaic […] Read more
India sanctions scheme to develop 10 Solar Zones having at least 10000 hectares of land Updated On Thu, Jul 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy The Government o India has directed authorization to implement the scheme for setting up of 10 ‘Solar Zones’ each having at least 10000 hectares of govt. or privately owned uncultivable and fallow land in one or more than one patches to encourage solar PV project developers, investors and manufacturers to help achieve the nation’s massive […] Read more
Trina Solar Achieves Average Efficiency of 20.16% for Multi-crystalline Silicon PERC Cells Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced that it has achieved an average efficiency of 20.16% for its industrially-produced P-type multi-crystalline silicon cells with passivated emitter and rear cell (“PERC”) technology, and an average efficiency of 18.7% for its multi-crystalline silicon P-type double print (“DP”) cells. Both the multi-crystalline PERC cells and DP cells are fabricated on a […] Read more
LG to start shipping its flagship NeON2 72-cell solar panels in US this summer Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy LG has announced that it will starts shipping NeON2 72-cell solar panels in the US market by the end of this month. This new series builds on the success of its 60-cell NeON 2 modules that uses LG’s N-Type double-sided cell structure, which allows the light, reflected from the rear of the module to be […] Read more
Ciel et Terre Launches 72 Cell Solar Floats at Intersolar North America Updated On Wed, Jul 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Floating PV pioneer Ciel et Terre showcased its patented technology Hydrelio and launched 72 Cell Solar Floats at Intersolar North America. Launched in 2011 Hydrelio is a platform that allows standard solar PV panels to be installed on large man-made bodies of water such as industrial reservoirs, dams or irrigation ponds. Ciel et Terre is […] Read more
ReneSola Connects 26MW Solar Projects to UK Grid Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReneSola has announced the completion and grid connection of six utility-scale projects in the United Kingdom. These projects have a combined capacity of approximately 26 MW. ReneSola managed the design and construction of these projects, and will provide ongoing operation and maintenance services until final acceptance. Powered by ReneSola’s Virtus II modules, the six projects […] Read more
Phono Solar Announces Commissioning of PV Power Plant Outdoor Test System in Hainan, China Updated On Tue, Jul 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Phono Solar has partnered with China National Electric Apparatus Research Institute (CEI) for outdoor test system in the extreme hydrothermal weather conditions of the Hainan Province. Phono Solar signed a five-year cooperation agreement with CEI. The agreement includes development of an outdoor PV power plant test area with supporting technical meteorological monitoring equipment. This 3KW […] Read more
Hanergy introduces four solar powered cars Updated On Mon, Jul 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanergy has launched four solar powered vehicles at a grand ceremony themed “Disruptive Innovations Drive the Future” in Beijing on 2nd July 2016. The company launched a sports car named “Hanergy Solar R” alongside the Hanergy Solar O, Hanergy Solar L and Hanergy Solar A at the event. Li Hejun, Board Chairman and CEO of […] Read more
Tata Power Solar commissions a 100 kW rooftop solar project for Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Updated On Wed, Jun 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has announced that it has successfully commissioned a 100 kW rooftop solar project for Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd., near Bengaluru. The company completed its first solar project in record time of 21 days. The project is built on the administrative office building of the auto parts manufacturing unit and will […] Read more
