EBRD Earmarks 200 Million Euros for Renewables in Kazakhstan Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The EBRD Board of Directors has approved a financing framework of up to €200 million. This will be used to finance primarily private renewable energy projects with a total generating capacity of 300 MW within the next five years. As Kazakhstan prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its independence, the European Bank for Reconstruction […] Read more
Discover Battery Appoints David Norman as New Director – Product & Business Development (AES) Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy David comes to Discover with a wealth of experience within the solar industry, having spent the last 17 years at Schneider Electric and Xantrex Technology in global roles leading Product Management and Commercial organizations Discover Battery has announced that David Norman has joined the team to further develop the company’s growing solar storage business, […] Read more
BASF and SoloPower Launches New Roofing Solution Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Multi-layered roofing system can be up to 60% lighter than conventional roofs due to its unique light weight construction materials throughout its design. This solution includes roof panels, waterproofing membrane and solar panels. BASF and SoloPower Systems, a photovoltaic technology company has launched the seamless and multi-layered roofing system that is an interface between a […] Read more
Scatec Solar Has Teamed With Statoil for 162mw Solar Power Plant in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Statoil will also acquire a 50 percent share in the project execution company, enabling Statoil to participate in building and operating solar projects in the future. Scatec Solar ASA (SSO) and Statoil ASA (STL) have agreed to establish a 50/50 Joint Venture to build, own and operate large scale solar plants in Brazil. The Joint […] Read more
Sonnedix Announces Partnership and Acquisition of Controlling Interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy As a result of the acquisition, Sonnedix has secured a 20-year off-take commencing in 2022 and the option to acquire a 74 MW solar project that adds to its current development portfolio of more than 250 MW. Sonnedix has announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Cox Energy Chile SpA and a strategic […] Read more
Saudi Arabia opens bid for ‘utility scale’ 300 MW solar project Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Today’s bid opening represents a significant milestone for the National Renewable Energy Programme, and an important step on the way to diversifying Saudi Arabia’s domestic energy mix and building a cutting edge domestic renewable energy sector” Saudi Arabia invited bids today for a “utility-scale” 300-megawatt solar project, a first for the world’s top oil exporter. […] Read more
JinkoSolar’s practical sized (245.83cm2) P-type multi-crystalline silicon solar cells achieves record efficiency of 22.04% Updated On Tue, Oct 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar’s record-breaking multi-crystalline silicon solar cell was manufactured on a high quality boron doped mc-Si substrate JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has announced that its practical sized (245.83cm2) P-type multi-crystalline silicon solar cells reached the world’s highest conversion efficiency of 22.04%. It is the second time that JinkoSolar has broken this world record since October 2016. […] Read more
Solar-Tectic LLC receives patent for III-V thin-film tandem high-performance solar cell and LED technology Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The entire patented process for the Solar-Tectic LLC III-V tandem cell can be environmentally friendly since non-toxic metals can be used to deposit the crystalline thin-film materials for both the bottom layer in the tandem configuration as well as in the top, III-V, layer. Solar-Tectichas announced that a patent application for a method of […] Read more
Enerwhere powers DIFC construction site with largest lithium-ion battery in the Middle East Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is Enerwhere’s second installation for Multiplex in the UAE. Enerwhere provides this solution on a lease basis, requiring no upfront investment by Multiplex. Enerwhere recently completed the installation of a solar hybrid generator system for Multiplex’ site offices at ICD Brookfield Place in the Dubai International Financial Centre. A first in the Middle […] Read more
