SunPower Completes 10MW Solar, 1MW Storage Proj in Alabama Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar array is expected to improve the Army’s energy resilience, reduce electricity costs, and provide energy diversity. Solar solutions provider SunPower Corporation has completed and commenced the operations of a 10-Megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) and 1-Megawatt energy storage project at the US Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. The solar array and storage project was designed, […] Read more
Ayala Acquires Majority Stake in US Solar Tech Firm Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Merlin is highly complementary to various Ayala businesses, such as the renewable energy generation under AC Energy, says Jaime Augusto. Conglomerate Ayala Corporation has expanded its footprint in the solar energy by acquiring controlling stake in the Silicon Valley-based Merlin Solar Technologies Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala said, the transaction […] Read more
M-KOPA Solar, Mastercard Join Hands for Pay-As-You-Go Solar Program Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy M-KOPA will pilot Mastercard’s Quick Response (QR) payment technology in Uganda to extend the reach of its pioneering pay-as-you-go solar program. Mastercard, an American multinational financial services corporation, has entered into partnership with Kenyan pay-as-you-go solar provider M-KOPA to expand its solar energy provisioning to homes and businesses in Africa. At the Mobile World Congress both […] Read more
S’pore-based SolarHome Raises $1.2 mn in Convertible Note Offering Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company to use funds to expand into dry zone in Myanmar and build out credit risk management function. A Singapore-based start-up, SolarHome, that provide Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar off-grid solutions, has raised another USD 1.2 million in growth capital through an issue of convertible notes to a consortium of investors. The company to use funds to expand […] Read more
Adani Group Inks Rs 9K cr Solar, Other Projects in Andhra Updated On Mon, Feb 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company would also be investing in a multi-modal logistics park, says Gautam Adani. Adani Group has inked a pact with the Andhra Pradesh government to invest over Rs 9,000 crore in various projects, including setting up of solar and wind facility, development of a greenfield port, in next five years. Adani Group, Chairman, Gautam […] Read more
18 Countries to Participate in International Conference on Sustainable Biofuels Updated On Sat, Feb 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy A plenary talk on ‘Advance Biofuels-Pathways to decarbonize transport fuels’ will be given by Prof Jack Saddler, UBC Canada. A two-day International Conference on Sustainable Biofuels is jointly being organized by Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India on behalf of Mission Innovation and Biofuture Platform at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Moreover, the Union Minister for […] Read more
Indian Scientists Develop Next-Gen Test-Bed to Generate Clean Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This early stage research, of India’s one of the premier institutes, could potentially be useful for meeting the energy needs of the country. Indian scientists have developed a super critical carbon dioxide (CO2) Brayton test loop facility to generate clean energy from future power plants including solar thermal. It was developed by the Indian Institute […] Read more
First Solar to Build 200-Mwac Solar Project in Georgia Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy First Solar was awarded the installation as part of a 525-MWac Request for Proposals for Georgia Power’s Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI). First Solar is set to proceed with development and construction of a 200-MWac photovoltaic solar power plant in Twiggs County, Georgia. First Solar was awarded the installation as part of a 525-MWac Request […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve New Efficiency Breakthrough Says Research Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy A new study from researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Texas at Austin reveals information about how perovskite solar cells degrade, which could enable improvements in performance and durability. Highly efficient at converting sunlight to electricity, perovskite solar cells have emerged as a revolutionary new […] Read more
