Afghanistan Issues 5MW Hybrid Solar Tender for Ghor Province Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The scope of this hybrid solar project includes the contract – design, supply, and installation of the plant. The Ministry of Energy and Water of Afghanistan (MEW) has issued a tender for the 5MW Hybrid Solar PV Power Plant at Ghor Province, located in the central part of the country. The scope of this hybrid […] Read more
Joint Research by Fraunhofer ISE and Heraeus for High-performance Solar Modules: Novel Cell Connector Increases Power by 1.9 W Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Heraeus are researching and optimizing novel, selectively coated cell connectors in a joint research project. The Selectively Coated Ribbon (SCRTM) cell connector achieves an average gain of 1.9 W in conventional 60-cell solar modules. The connector can be used in industrial PV module manufacturing without system […] Read more
Walmart, SunPower Sign 23 MW Solar Pact Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As part of the project, a mix of rooftop and ground-mount solar systems are expected to account for 23 MW, with start of construction targeted for the first half of 2019. Retail stores chain operator Walmart has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores […] Read more
What Happens When Low Quality, Unproven Materials are Used in Solar Panels? Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Revealing the Results of over 4 million solar panels inspected in 275 installations across the world INTRODUCTION The quality of PV modules and the materials used in them can be best assessed by evaluating their performance in the field. Challenging climatic conditions, like those in India, cause severe environmental stresses for PV materials in the […] Read more
DEWA Organises 20th WETEX & 3rd Dubai Solar Show from 23-25 October 2018 Updated On Tue, Oct 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy In a press conference held in Dubai, HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced details of the 20th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2018) and the 3rd Dubai Solar Show. DEWA organises the two exhibitions at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23 to 25 October […] Read more
Canadian Solar, Biosar to Build Total Eren’s 256 MW Solar Proj in Australia Updated On Mon, Oct 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy Post completion, the project is expected to be the single largest solar power plant in Victoria, Australia, and will produce enough electricity to meet the needs of more than 133,500 Victorian homes and displacing more than 610,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Solar PV modules maker Canadian Solar and solar EPC services provider Biosar Australia […] Read more
AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
PNM to Add 100MW of Solar in New Mexico to Serve Facebook Data Center Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy PNM Resources’ (NYSE: PNM) New Mexico utility, PNM, received approval on Wednesday from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to purchase 100 megawatts of solar generation from NM Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) in order to continue serving the Facebook data center in New Mexico with 100 percent renewable energy. This addition supports the goal to achieve a more […] Read more
Extension of Bid Submission Deadline: RFB for mw Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant with Bess at Ramagiri, Anantapur, A.P., India Updated On Thu, Oct 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Amendment-3 Employer: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), New Delhi, India Project: Innovation in Solar Power and Hybrid Technologies Project Contract title: Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 160 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Power Plant with BESS including 10 Years Plant O&M under International competitive bidding at Ramagiri, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, […] Read more
