Iowa State University Awarded $1.8 Mn Grant for Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iowa State University (ISU) is set to undertake a study on the benefits that bringing crops and solar power together can bring. The ISU houses an innovative agrivoltaics project- the Alliant Solar Farm that was unveiled recently. The 1.75 NW agrivoltaic solar project will delve into optimisation of land while making a note of the […] Read more
SolarEdge Brings Latest Offering 330kW Inverter & Optimiser to Market Updated On Thu, Sep 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israel-based firm that delves into manufacturing solar inverters, SolarEdge has introduced a 330kW inverter, its latest offering along with a “complementing” H1300 power optimiser. The products are designed in a way that they can be installed on small- to medium-scale ground-mount arrays. The firm adds that the innovation is primarily for use in community solar […] Read more
Dutch Move To Limit Solar On Agri Lands Triggers Protests From Trade Body Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe, even as it seemingly embraces solar with a massive jump in installations through 2022-23 that have been seen so far, still has some serious solar sceptics. Be it those who would rather prefer gas, the top energy fuel for the continent till recently, or even nuclear or Hydro, which powers countries like France and […] Read more
Croatia Sets the Ball Rolling for its First Agrisolar Power Plant Updated On Wed, Jun 7th, 2023 by Saurenergy Croatia is set to welcome its first agrisolar power plant, which will be developed by Croatian solar developer, Solida. The construction of the facility with 15 Mwp capacity has begun. The firm has set sights on building only agrisolar plants. For Solida, this will be its largest facility thus far. EUR 10 million Investment The […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
Trials Show No Negative Impact of Agrivoltaics on Crop Yield: Report Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report from think-tanks working in the renewable energy sector claimed that better-designed pilot projects had shown that there was no negative impact on the growth of crops grown under agrivoltaics. The new paper was jointly produced by Canada-based International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Consumer Unity and Trust Society International (CUTS) and the Deutsche […] Read more
Lithuania’s Solitek to Set Up 600 MW Module Assembly Facility in Italy Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lithuania-based solar PV maker Solitek has announced that the firm will be now expanding its operations in South of Europe with Italy. In a key decision, Solitek will be building a new solar module assembly plant in Benevento. According to reports, Solitek will have a capacity of 600 MW annually. The firm will manage funds […] Read more
French Firm Akuo Energy Looks to Set up Agrisolar Portfolio in Greece Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy French renewable energy firm Akuo Energy has established its first solar park in Greece. Back in October 2021, the firm had set up the 1 MW Chalki island project. The newly launched project includes four PV comprising 1 MW each. The yearly output of the project will help meet the needs of 350 households, the […] Read more
Solar EPC: After Strong 2022, Industry Looks Ahead To Continuity in 2023 Updated On Tue, Jan 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Solar EPC market looked good in the year gone-by as several EPC projects, both government and private, took off in 2022. Interestingly, even as large EPC firms with a global footprint like Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy struggled with projects where they were on the hook for fixed price contracts, bearing heavy losses, […] Read more