First Solar Secures 2.1 GW Order from Matrix for Advanced Thin Film Modules Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc. and Matrix Renewables have announced a significant collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules from First Solar. These modules are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2027, […] Read more
MNRE Allows Two Solar Module Makers To Enlist New Models Under ALMM Updated On Thu, Jul 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) today issued a new order allowing two Indian solar module manufacturers to enlist additional models under the Approved List of Module Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme. It included Bangalore-based Emmvee Photovoltaic Power and Noida-based Bluebird Photovoltaic Power. Per the details, the ministry has allowed Emmvee to enlist six mono-c-Silicon PERC modules. […] Read more
EIB Approves €575 Million Loan for Repsol’s 1.1 GW Wind & Solar Projects in Spain Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a €575 million loan support to Spanish energy firm Repsol. The firm will utilise the fund for the rollout of wind and solar photovoltaic plants in Spain with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. Renewable energy facilities are expected to go live before the end of 2025. Over 35 […] Read more
BENY Emerges From the Shadows To Power 7 GW Solar Project with 1500V DC T& D Solution Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy China-based BENY, which has been making big strides in the energy transition space with its power electronics has added a major feather in its cap with the stable performance of the world’s largest 7 GW solar PV power station in Qinghai Province’s upper reaches of the Yellow River. A prestigious project where China National Energy Investment […] Read more
Trina Solar Gets Zero Carbon Factory Certificate in PV Industry Updated On Tue, Jul 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced the certification of its Yiwu manufacturing facility as a Zero Carbon Factory. This is the first factory in the PV industry to be awarded zero carbon status by an independent agency, claims the firm. Trina Solar’s Yiwu factory was assessed by TiGroup, a certification body specialising in health, safety, environmental and […] Read more
Trina Solar in 800 MW Module Supply Deal With Aquila Energy For EMEA Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar, a global top 6 integrated module maker, and Aquila Clean Energy EMEA, Aquila Group’s clean energy development platform in Europe, have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 800MW of photovoltaic modules for part of Aquila Clean Energy’s portfolio in Southern Europe. The agreement covers several projects which are part of the […] Read more
SECI Announces Tender for 1000 MWp Domestically Manufactured Solar Modules Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender for the manufacturing, testing, packing and forwarding, supply and transportation of 1000 MWp domestically manufactured solar PV modules with domestically manufactured solar cells. The last date for submission of bids is August 17, 2023. The time for completion for the entire 1000 MWp (DC) […] Read more
MeyerBurger Snaps Up €200 Million From EU Innovation Fund For 3.5 GW Solar Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger Technology AG, through its group company Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH, submitted a funding application for EUR 200 million in the EU-wide selection process of the European Innovation Fund in March 2023. The project “HOPE” (High-efficiency Onshore PV module production in Europe) submitted by Meyer Burger has prevailed as eligible for funding, the EU […] Read more
Solar Designer PVcase Raises $100 Million In Funding Updated On Tue, Jul 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithuanian firm PVcase (PhotoVoltaic Computer Aided Solar Engineering), a key global leader in solar project design software, announced today it has secured a joint investment of $100 million, bringing the company’s total funding to over $123 million. Highland Europe, Energize and existing investor Elephant all participated in the round. Despite considerable resources already invested in the solar market, the solar engineering industry […] Read more