Bifacial Tech with Transparent Backsheet Trims Weight, Labor Cost of Module Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy When compared with bifacial dual glass, Swan bifacial with transparent backsheet has proven to reduce approximately 3 percent BOS costs. Bifacial technology was one of the most talked of technology trends in the photovoltaic (PV) industry since 2018. With cell makers able to manufacture bifacial products at only a marginally higher cost than mono facial, […] Read more
Industry Making a Mistake by Staying Quiet on the Andhra Skirmish Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to ‘renegotiate’ PPA’s continues to cause consternation, industry, and not just the renewables sector at that, seems intent on missing an opportunity to show some spine and establish some respect for the law they live by. By now, no one in the renewables sector is unfamiliar with the […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Doubles Net Income in First 9 Months of FY 19 Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has reported in its results of the first nine months (Oct-Jun) of FY 2019, that it doubled its net income to €88 million in the period. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has reported the results of the first nine months (October-June) and the third quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year (FY) 2019. The […] Read more
China’s CATL Joins Next Energy for Battery Storage Business in Japan Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy CATL will provide the components for storage batteries and its Japanese partner Next Energy & Resources will be in charge of assembly. China’s CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric car batteries has partnered with Next Energy and will start selling products for homes and businesses in Japan in 2020 with an eye toward tapping […] Read more
US DOE Grants $16 mn for 14 Energy Infrastructure Projects Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $16 million in funding for 14 tribal energy infrastructure projects through DOE’s Office of Indian Energy. The investment will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their […] Read more
Waaree, Metafin Partner to Offer Lending Solutions Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company said the loan will cover up to 70 percent of the total project cost and repayable through easy EMIs. To make solar energy more accessible, leading PV module maker and EPC services provider Waaree Energies has partnered with Metafin Cleantech, an NBFC specialising in renewable energy and clean tech, to provide easy lending. […] Read more
Europe Added 4.9 GW Wind Energy Capacity in First Half of 2019 Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Europe added 4.9 GW of new wind energy capacity in the first half of 2019, but onshore installations were down due to serious issues in Germany Europe added 4.9 GW of new wind energy capacity in the first half of 2019, according to figures released by WindEurope. The combined installations of new onshore and offshore […] Read more
Lincoln Clean Energy Commissions 184 MW Wind Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE) has achieved commercial operation of its Lockett Wind project, a 184MW wind farm in Wilbarger, Texas. Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), a subsidiary of Ørsted and leading developer of US renewables, has achieved commercial operation of its Lockett Wind project, a 184MW wind farm in Wilbarger, Texas. The project will generate over […] Read more
AEP Completes Acquisition of 227 MW Wind Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Jul 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy AEP has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. American Electric Power (AEP), has announced that it has completed the purchase of 75 percent, or 227 MW, of the Santa Rita East wind project from Invenergy Renewables in San Angelo, Texas. […] Read more