Trina’s 400W+ Solar Modules May Prove to be Boon for Cities with Lesser Space Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy These 400W+ solar modules, based on half-cut multi-busbar technology, will be helpful in significantly increasing the power density as compared existing technologies. In today’s scenario where many hi-tech cities across the world are dealing with scarcity of land, Chinese solar giant Trina Solar’s R&D team is currently working on developing a 400 watt-plus (400W+) modules […] Read more
JA Solar Gets BIS Certification in India Updated On Thu, Oct 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy After a long test and strict audit, on its poly modules and mono PERC products, the company has recently received BIS certification. Shanghai-based high-performance solar power products maker JA Solar has received the certification for its photovoltaic (PV) modules from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). After a long test and strict audit, on its […] Read more
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
Egypt Could Meet Over 50% Electricity Demand via Renewable Energy: IRENA Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares of renewable energy could reduce the country’s energy bill by up to USD 900 million annually in 2030. Egypt has the potential to generate up to 53 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Egypt Renewable Energy Outlook report finds that pursuing higher shares […] Read more
Nestlé Waters NA, ENGIE Resources Ink Renewable Energy Deal Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent of the energy needed for NWNA’s manufacturing and distribution facilities in Texas. Bottled waters supplier Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) has entered into a renewable energy pact with ENGIE Resources, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America. As per the deal, ENGIE will supply over 50 percent […] Read more
India’s Rooftop Solar Market – High on Opportunities and Loaded with Challenges Updated On Wed, Oct 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Experts from the industry, policy makers and market researchers will share their experience and views and suggest the ways to accelerate the market during three rooftop conference sessions at Intersolar India on December 11-13, 2018 in Bangalore. Net metering was introduced in India as a measure to make rooftop solar more accessible and economical for […] 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
