Key technology trends shaping the Global Solar Industry Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Innovation in Finance When asked about the direction of innovation in financing for clean energy Manish Chaurasia, Managing Director, Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd. (TCCL) said, there is a lot of innovation happening in clean energy financing on a global scale. From securitization of assets to setting up of yield to monetize and plough back capital, […] Read more
Solar Power Feeding the Grids of Future? Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy It’s impossible to say how supply and technology might impact the price and accessibility of other traditional or alternative fuel sources. However, it’s important to look at the way that solar capacity has grown, despite some obstacles. In addition, solar panel cost should decline while the technology and appearance of these systems improve. Once, the […] Read more
SunPower to Supply 291MW in Second Round CRE4 French Tenders for Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The France’s CRE tender process includes ground mount, carport and roof top projects in continental France and storage and self-consumption in the country’s ZNI (non-interconnected zones). SunPower, a majority-owned subsidiary of Total SA has announced that it will supply 291MW of its high-efficiency solar panels to projects awarded in the second round of France’s CRE […] Read more
Coupling Energy Storage and Renewables Updated On Sat, Oct 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Intelligent energy storage integrates Internet of Things (IoT) technology with energy storage technology to increase its effectiveness and efficiency. One of the benefits it offers is increasing the feasibility and utility of integrating renewable energy with energy storage. This leads to numerous energy saving benefits that can be especially attractive to businesses as they pursue […] Read more
Smart Solar Panels Updated On Sat, Oct 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Smart solar panels, controls and monitoring momentum has increased sharply. PV panels with integrated electronics addressed a wide range of applications from optimization, to monitor, to rapid shut down compliance. Smart solar junction boxes for OEM panels and modular plug-and-play solutions could be seen throughout the event. Industry standards need to be addressed to ensure […] Read more
Installed Energy Storage for Microgrids Expected to Reach Over $22 Billion by 2026 Updated On Wed, Oct 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy In 2026 there will be a cumulative installation of 14,850.7 MW of new ESMG capacity with revenue of approximately $22.3 billion in revenue. The installed capacity of energy storage for microgrids is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade, with nearly 15GW of new cumulative capacity and revenue worth $22.3 billion, according to a […] Read more
Concentrated Solar Power Market Size to Reach $8.92 Billion by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc. Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The global concentrated solar power market is predicted to reach USD 8.92 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. increasing awareness about renewable energy along with government regulations to control growing carbon footprint is further propelling the market growth. Increasing clean energy adoption over non-renewable fuels is expected to […] Read more
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Introduces Second-Generation 650V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new SiC SBDs incorporate Toshiba’s latest second-generation chip, and it delivers improvements in surge peak forward current (IFSM) and figure of merit (VF•Qc*1). Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (TDSC) has enhanced its diode portfolio with the addition of six Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) fabricated with silicon carbide (SiC) and housed in surface-mount packages. […] Read more
Opportunities in Solar Trading Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The solar industry is gearing up with growing number of solar system installers (a.k.a. EPC) and increasing number of manufacturers. There has also been a rise of stockists/warehouses specifically of foreign brands of inverters, modules etc. Solar trading is becoming an important link in the chain of business. Primarily, traders are for solar equipment (modules, […] Read more