NEXTracker Achieves 10 Gigawatts of Solar Tracker Sales Worldwide Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy NEXTracker’s single-axis solar tracker, NX Horizon is the leading tracking solution for ground-mounted solar power systems, with over 175 MW per week of manufacturing capacity. NEXTracker has announced that it has achieved an industry-first milestone of ten gigawatts (10 GW) of trackers sale to hundreds of projects across five continents. NEXTracker’s success is a direct […] Read more
Phanes Group Opens Solar Power Incubator to Unlock Potential of Energy in sub-Saharan Africa Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We believe the Phanes Group Solar Incubator -in collaboration with our partners- will leverage untapped local PV potential, and create more opportunities for local projects. Combined with our strengths in developing bankable solutions for clean, affordable energy and efforts in CSR, the incubator initiative can help to address local needs that haven’t yet been met.” […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, Ulbrich of Austria partners to develop Module Assembly and Packaging Solutions Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The partnership combines the expertise of Heraeus in silver paste for the solar cell industry and Ulbrich’s innovations in PV ribbon technologies to increase the electrical output and performance of solar modules. Heraeus Photovoltaics has announced a joint development partnership with Ulbrich of Austria, a global leader in the production of PV ribbon products for […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction of 42 MW Mega Solar Power Plant in Iwaki, Fukushima Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 42 MW Mega Solar Power Plant in Iwaki has been constructed on approximately 50 hectares of land and operations are expected to start in August 2019. Pacifico Energy K.K. has announced the commencement of construction of its second solar power plant in the Tohoku region, the 42 MW (DC) Iwaki Mega Solar Power Plant, […] Read more
Infiswift Announces swiftPV to Modernize Solar PV Performance Management Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The swiftPV suite of products and services from Infiswift includes ‘blocks’ that can be used to build a solution — each customer selects what’s right for them Infiswift, an enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) platform with Solar Power International announced the launch of swiftPV, which leverages IoT technology to change how the solar industry uses […] Read more
State distribution companies (discoms) are biggest obstacle on open access for solar power Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy Open access (OA) was one of the main components of the Electricity Act (2003), introduced in an effort to attract private investment in the electricity generation sector, thereby encouraging competition. There is an increasing opportunity to innovate in solar markets in India thanks to the rapidly declining price of photovoltaics (PV). While large-scale ground-mounted solar […] Read more
Jinko inks Financial Agreement for 1.17GW Project in Abu Dhabi Updated On Fri, Sep 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar Holding during signing ceremony held at the Emirates Palace, announces the financial agreements for the debt and equity funding for the Sweihan Solar PV Independent Power Project (the “Project”). The agreement was signed by the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (“ADWEA”), Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited (“Sweihan”), a joint venture between JinkoSolar and […] 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
