First Solar to Expand Its US Manufacturing Capacity by 3.3 GW Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The leading American manufacturer of solar panels and PV power plants, First Solar Inc. has announced its plans of expanding its American domestic photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 GWDC (gigawatt direct current) annually, with an investment of USD 680 million. This investment is representing an implied capital expenditure of approximately USD 0.20 per […] Read more
World’s 1st Solar-Hydro Plant for Longer Duration Energy Storage: ARENA Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $15 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd (RayGen) to construct its first of a kind ‘solar hydro’ power plant comprising 4 MW of solar PV generation and 3 MW / 50 MWh (17 hours) of dispatchable storage capacity […] Read more
Scientists in Germany Develop Cost-effective Solar Cell Deposition Method Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers led by the Technical University of Ilmenau in Germany claim that if silicon dioxide (SiO2) films are deposited at room temperature without complex vacuum systems, they can be a good, cost-effective candidate for use in commercial c-Si solar cell production lines. SiO2 deposition is used as a passivation layer or a protective layer in various types […] Read more
ReneSola Unveils TWIN 3.0 Series of Modules at SNEC 2021 Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy At the SNEC PV POWER EXPO 2021, in Shanghai New International Expo Center, ReneSola (backed by the Zhongnan Group, a large conglomerates in China) unveiled new product series TWIN 3.0 and achieved many cooperative agreements to strengthen its supply chain further. TWIN 3.0, which is said to have a power rating upto 550Wp with efficiency […] Read more
JinkoSolar Showcases High Tech Panel Offerings At SNEC 2021 Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 15th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition was held in Shanghai, China, on June 3-5, 2021. At the exhibition, several solar firms launched their new products, which predominantly reflect trends and developments across multiple markets. One of the largest solar panel manufacturers worldwide, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. unveiled some […] Read more
Charles River & Duke Energy sign VPPA for 250 MW Solar project in Texas Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. yesterday announced a long-term solar energy contract to address the entirety of the company’s North American electric power requirements with clean, renewable energy by 2023. Charles River and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions have entered into a 15-year, 102 megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). Charles River’s portion of the […] Read more
Hong Kong’s CyberPort Gets An Innovative Solar Rooftop From NEFIN Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar photovoltaic (PV) developer and investor in carbon neutrality solutions, NEFIN Group, has announced the start of its solar system installation at Hong Kong’s Cyberport Business Centre, a key fintech hub in the city state. Nefin was appointed by Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport). Nefin claims that its system overcomes space and loading constraints of most buildings […] Read more
Antaisolar launches SPACE Solar Tracker At SNEC Updated On Mon, Jun 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Xiamen, China based Antaisolar, a leading supplier of PV mounting systems, celebrated its 15th anniversary by launching its latest SPACE solar tracker at SNEC 2021 in Shanghai. The firm claims that its new launch is the world’s longest 1P independent single-axis tracking system that can be extended to more than 4 strings, maximum 240m in […] Read more
DR Congo Goes With Solar Off Grid To Power 3 Northern Cities Updated On Sun, Jun 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Africa’s second largest country, and one of its poorest, the Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with the neighboring Republic of Congo) has finally placed a big bet on renewable energy. The government there has finally gone for a $100 million investment off grid hybrid solar projects that will provide power to three cities […] Read more
