Phoenix Solar Pumps Renewable Energy Into IKEA Store Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Installation of the solar panels by Phoenix Solar begins at IKEA Tampines in March and the project is expected to be completed in July this year. Singapore’s Phoenix Solar has announced that it has been awarded a contract by IKEA Southeast Asia to design and build a 1 MWp solar system on the roof of IKEA […] Read more
Yingli to Supply Over 50 MW of Solar Panels for 2 Solar Power Plants in Japan Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity produced by two solar power plants is equivalent to offsetting more than 30,100 tons of CO2 emissions per year said Yingli in a statement. Yingli Green Energy has signed a 50.6 MW solar panel supply agreement with X-ELIO, a leading Spanish developer and operator of utility-scale PV systems. The agreement is for two […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more
SolarOne Solutions Acquires Inovus Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy SolarOne Solutions will integrate Boise-based firm Inovus Solar’s technology, project pipeline, brand and other assets into its fold. SolarOne Solutions, a provider of professional solar area lighting solutions has announced that it has acquired Inovus Solar, a solar lighting company with complementary products, markets and technologies. With this acquisition, SolarOne Solutions will integrate Boise-based firm […] Read more
NISE Organizing 3 Days Skill Development Program On Grid Integrated Roof Top Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The main objectives of the 3 days skill development program of NISE include national and state policies for grid integrated spv power plants, standards and requirements for grid integrated solar roof top development, various business models for solar rooftop and case study. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous center of excellence of Ministry […] Read more
Photosol selects First Solar’s Thin Film Modules To Power 14 Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collective environmental footprint of Photosol’s solar plants will be lowered by approximately 67 percent with First Solar’s high performance modules, which offer the smallest carbon footprint, fastest energy payback time and lowest water use of all solar technologies. First Solar has announced that Photosol has selected its thin film modules to power 14 utility-scale […] Read more
In a vivid viz-a-viz with Guru Inder Mohan Singh, Director & COO, Amplus Solar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy “the industry reactions have varied from congratulatory messages to critiques analyzing the basis and impact of the INR 3 per unit tariff. We find these motivating and helpful in understanding the market“. Q. Recent bid of Rs 3 per unit to three states,has not gone down well with the industry. Please tell us how you […] Read more
DSM to expand its solar product portfolio with Sunshine technology acquisition Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM entered into a commercial alliance with Sunshine. Now, through this acquisition, DSM will expand its product portfolio for the solar PV market to include polymer sheets that protect PV solar cells. Royal DSM, a global science-based company announced that it has acquired the technology and other assets of “Sunshine” (Suzhou SunShine New Materials Technology […] Read more
GST to increase solar tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing and jobs: CEEW Updated On Wed, Feb 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key contributors to the increase in solar tariffs, as a result of GST, would include increase in operations and maintenance cost, panel costs, and financing costs. According to a study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW),India’s emerging solar sector could see tariffs rise by nearly 10% if current tax exemptions were […] Read more
