Phoenix Solar to build 10.2 MWp. photovoltaic power plant in Turkey Updated On Tue, May 31st, 2016 by Saurenergy Phoenix Solar AG, and its partner for the Turkish market, Asunim Yenilenebilir Enerji have been jointly awarded an order to build a photovoltaic power plant with a total capacity of 10.2 MWp in Elazığ in Eastern Turkey by Akfen Renewable Energies. The project will be implemented in partnership with the European Development Bank (EBRD) for […] Read more
A device that harvests wind and solar energy could power the ‘Internet of Things’ Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy “Internet of Things” is expected to make life more efficient and cities “smarter” connecting an extensive network of tiny communications devices. But these machines need lot of energy. Instead of adding to the global reliance on fossil fuels to power the network, researchers have introduced a single device that harvests wind and solar energy. The […] Read more
Solaria Introduces PowerXT 330Wp and PowerXT 400Wp Modules Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solaria has introduced its PowerXT 330Wp and 400Wp modules optimized for residential and commercial rooftops respectively. Both the modules are targeted at rapidly-growing sector of the clean energy market. The high output modules are built on the company’s proprietary technology – which utilizes an advanced cell interconnect and module production processes. The modules significantly boost […] Read more
Total, SunPower bags 164MW solar power plant project in Chile Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy In less than a week Total and SunPower has bagged second large PV contract in Chile. Colbún S.A. has awarded a 15-year power purchase agreement to Total and SunPower for 500 gigawatt hours (GWh) of photovoltaic solar energy per year, with the construction of a 164MW solar power plant. “This contract is a further step […] Read more
Researchers demonstrate STPVs that converts solar heat into usable electric power Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT demonstrated a device based on a method that enables solar cells to break through a theoretically predicted ceiling on how much sunlight they can convert into electricity. A single-layer cell made of silicon is used for the vast majority of today’s solar panels — the upper limit of these cells is about […] Read more
Canadian Solar to showcase the Dymond and SuperPower modules at 2016 SNEC PV Power Expo Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar will showcase the Dymond module and SuperPower module at the 2016 SNEC PV Power Expo. The Expo is scheduled for May 24 through May 26, 2016 in Shanghai New International Expo Center. The Dymond module is a double glass module, and is available in 72-cell CS6X-P-FG Dymond and 60-cell CS6K-P-FG Dymond configurations. Each module comes with state-of-the-art product design and unique […] Read more
Mississippi Power and Origis Energy inaugurates 52MW solar facility in Lamar County Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Mississippi Power and Origis Energy, along with officials from the Area Development Partnership and Lamar County, held a groundbreaking ceremony for state’s largest solar facility. The USD 100 million facility will generate 52MW electricity which can power approximately 8,000 homes, said the company in a statement. Mississippi Power will receive all energy and associated renewable […] Read more
ReneSola partners UCK Group to develop 116 MW solar power projects in Turkey Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy ReneSola has partnered with a leading Turkish solar energy solution provider UCK Group to develop a pipeline of solar power projects in Turkey with a total installed capacity of 116 MW. All of the projects are unlicensed thus qualifying for the Feed-in-Tariff of $134/Mwh. As per the terms of the partnership agreement, UCK Group’s Berak […] Read more
How micro-converters and power optimizers help solar panels make hay when the sun doesn’t shine Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Everybody wants to get maximum benefit out of their purchase. And the want applies only too well for solar panels. Producing electricity using unconventional sources like sun, wind, geothermal or biogas hasn’t been an easy task. Apart from innovating on surface materials that converts these kinds of sources into electric current, there’s a host of […] Read more
