Recently merged Horizon Solar Power and Solar Spectrum acquires BrightCurrent and Skyline Solar Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Solar Spectrum and Horizon partnership created the second largest provider of residential solar systems in California and the fourth largest in the country Recently merged Horizon Solar Power and Solar Spectrum have announced definitive agreements for two strategic business acquisitions. Horizon Solar Power (Horizon) has acquired BrightCurrent, the nation’s one of the largest retail […] Read more
EnSync Energy Systems Launches Industry Initiative to Accelerate Utility Adoption of Distributed Energy Resources Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy EnSync Energy contracted Deborah Galimba, president and chief executive officer of XUTILITY and a former electric generation interconnection senior consultant at PG&E, to lead the utility vertical initiative EnSync Energy Systems has announced the launch of a collaborative utility vertical initiative, targeting investor-owned utilities, independent system operators (ISOs) and third-party generators. EnSync Energy’s Matrix Energy […] Read more
Canadian Solar Acquires an 80.6 MWp of Solar Power Project in Brazil Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy Once connected to the grid, the solar power plant will generate approximately 143,664 MWh of electricity per year, which will be sold to CCEE (Electrical Energy Commercialization Chamber). Construction will start in early 2018 and reach commercial operation in Q4 2018. Canadian Solar has announced an acquisition of an 80.6 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project […] Read more
APsystems to Unveil World’s Most Advanced Solar Microinverter at Solar Power International Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The YC600 Solar Microinverter is designed to accommodate today’s high output PV panels, offer enhanced capability and meet the latest grid compliance standards. APsystems will unveil the YC600, a dual-module, smart grid and Rule 21 compliant microinverter at the Solar Power International trade show in Las Vegas. A groundbreaking design in microinverter technology, the YC600 […] Read more
JinkoSolar Partners with Enphase Energy to Create Plug and Play AC Module Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy By integrating the Enphase IQ6 Microinverter onto the backsheet of its PV module, JinkoSolar presents residential installers with a valuable proposition. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, today announced its new Eagle AC, an integrated product featuring JinkoSolar’s high efficiency monocrystalline PERC PV module and the IQ6 Microinvter from […] Read more
Lumeta Solar Unveils Lumeta Lynx Zero Penetration, Low Profile Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lumeta Lynx offers the lowest installed cost and is more attractive than traditional rack-mounted solar modules. Lumeta Solar LLC, a California PV module manufacturer has launched Lumeta Lynx, a line of solar modules that eliminate racking resulting in faster installation, zero roof penetrations, and improved aesthetics. The low-profile, black-on-black, frameless monocrystalline modules adhere directly to […] Read more
Ingeteam Supplies 150 MW of PV Inverters for Brazil Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Brazil has acquired two different configurations of the 1,500 Vdc Inverter Station solution developed by Ingeteam. Ingeteam has recently supplied its equipment for a solar PV generation project in Brazil. This PV inverter supply, totaling 150 MW, is directed at a project comprising five solar plants, each with an installed capacity of 30 MW. For […] Read more
Insect Eyes Inspire New Solar Cell Design by Stanford Researchers Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Packing tiny solar cells together, like micro-lenses in the compound eye of an insect, could pave the way to a new generation of advanced photovoltaics based on a promising material called perovskite. A new solar cell inspired by the compound eyes of insects could help scientists overcome a major roadblock to the development of solar […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, JinkoSolar partners to develop new generations of super PV cells Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus will work with JinkoSolar’s new R&D efforts in efficient black silicon cells and n-type cells are expected to further increase the cell efficiency. Heraeus Photovoltaics has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with JinkoSolar to jointly develop new-generation Super PV Cells with higher efficiency and lower costs. Additionally, the agreement includes exploring energy markets […] Read more