Solar Power Plant Begins Operation in Jordan’s Madunah Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar project under Royal directives was carried out with the aim of meeting the energy needs of national institutions. King Abdullah Royal Court Secretary General Yousef Issawi, head of the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal initiatives, has opened the second phase of a solar power plant in Al Madunah, the Jordan News […] Read more
Columbia Engineers Develop Floating Solar Fuels Rig for Seawater Electrolysis Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The electrolyzer component of this device is based on a simple, membraneless design that enables efficient operation with high product purity and without active pumping of the electrolyte. In a single hour, more energy from the sun hits the Earth than all the energy used by humankind in an entire year. Imagine if the sun’s […] Read more
Climate Conditions Affect Solar Cell Performance More Than Expected Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have explored the convergence of two things, location and technology, to come up with a framework for predicting solar panel energy output. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers can now predict how much energy solar cells will produce at any location worldwide. Surprisingly, they identified that two types of solar cells (silicon and cadmium telluride) […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs O&M Agreement with Axium Infinity for Eight Solar PV Plants Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will be responsible for plant monitoring, performance management, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance at all eight solar PV facilities. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies has announced that it has recently signed an Operation & Maintenance agreement with Axium Infinity Solar LP for eight solar PV plants totaling 105.5 […] Read more
China’s Largest Solar-Window Factory in Operation Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Domestically, solar-windows with a total capacity of generating 63 megawatts of electricity have been ordered for building a highway service station in Chengdu and an economic development zone in eastern China’s Anhui Province. A Chinese company has built the country’s largest factory for producing electricity-generating see-through glass, which can be used to turn a whole […] Read more
UNFPA Provides 50 Solar-Powered Units to Congolese Refugees in Angola Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy UNFPA is additionally partnering with the UN Refugee Agency to deliver solar street lights to the settlement. UNFPA is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to provide 50 solar-powered units to community centres, medical facilities and other communal spaces in the Lóvua refugee settlement. The units, donated by Panasonic, consist of a solar panel, […] Read more
Armenia Looks to Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The government policy estimates the country’s potential capacity of solar energy production at up to 3,000 megawatts — enough to meet domestic demand and even make Armenia a net electricity exporter. Armenia is banking on renewable energy to increase its energy independence. Armenia much sunnier than most of Europe — according to government figures, it […] Read more
Solar Power Industry Welcomes Govt Move to Set Drone Regulations Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to industry experts say drones, of which usage by civilians was restricted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 2014, help reduce O&M cost and increase productivity of large solar plants in a significant way. The solar power industry, mainly firms involved in the operation & maintenance (O&M) of solar plants, have […] Read more
Turkish Glass Producer Şişecam Founds Europe’s Second Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Şişecam aims to increase solar energy glass production and exports, reaching 2.5 million square meters per year, according to reports. With its installed capacity, Şişecam has created the second largest solar power plant in both Europe and Turkey on the roof of the Mersin Flat Glass Factory. Şişecam aims to increase solar energy glass production […] Read more