1366 Technologies and Hanwha Q CELLS Boost Direct Wafer Champion Cell Efficiency to 20.3% and Cell Efficiency Average to 20.1% Updated On Thu, Aug 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Direct Wafer Products Exceed the Average of the Multi Reference Group While Enabling Ultra-Low Cost. Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies has announced a new performance record for 1366’s Direct Wafer technology with the achievement of 20.3% cell efficiency, independently confirmed by Fraunhofer ISE CalLab. The company achieved this repeated efficiency record in a joint effort […] Read more
PESB Asks Renewable Energy Ministry to Choose Proper Course of Action for Selection of SECI MD Updated On Mon, Aug 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) had interviewed three candidates – PTC India Director (Marketing) and Business Development Rajib Kumar Mishra, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd Director (Finance) Amitabh Banerjee and SECI Director (Finance) C Kannan – for the SECI MD post, PESB said on its website. Government head-hunter PESB has asked the renewable energy ministry […] Read more
Enphase Energy Expands in India with New Account Manager and Distribution Partners Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2017 by Saurenergy Enphase has invested in a direct presence in Chennai with the appointment of Venkata Mukundarajan as its strategic account manager for India. The company has added Sun-AP Ecopower and Redington as new distribution partners. Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and the world’s leading supplier of solar microinverters, has announced that the Company has […] Read more
The Gospel of Distributed Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Aug 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy A target of 175 GW by 2022 is not just challenging but brings a commodity to bring swift innovations to peg this clean mission. Falling energy storage costs and steadily increasing solar capacity stand to catalyze a paradigm shift from net metering to distributed energy storage. Implementing a system composed of a web of distributed […] Read more
Plug and Play Partners with Siemens to Launch New Energy & Sustainability Innovation Platform Updated On Sat, Jul 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The collaboration with Plug and Play as a member in the new energy program is a key initiative for Siemens to develop the relationship with leading startup companies in the energy and adjacent markets. Siemens is participating in the newly founded Plug and Play Energy & Sustainability Program, which focuses on new technologies that can […] Read more
Azure Power Assigned Highest Accreditation Rating by ICRA Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy While assigning the rating ICRA considered Azure Power’s strong track record of project execution, its well qualified and experienced management, technical competence, quality of suppliers and ties-up, and strong financial profile. Azure Power, a leading independent solar power producer in India, has been assigned SP 1A rating by ICRA, one of India’s leading rating agencies. […] Read more
ReNew to Acquire Orange’s Portfolio in $950 Million Deal to Bulk Up Before IPO Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy ReNew power is in in active discussions with Orange Renewable to acquire its portfolio of a little over 600 MW of predominantly wind and a smattering of solar assets for Rs 6175 crore ($950 million) of enterprise valuation, and has already submitted a non binding offer and is conducting diligence. Sumant Sinha led ReNew Power […] Read more
EEC Introduces World’s First 4-in-1 Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Analyzer Updated On Wed, Jul 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Available with Four-in-One Solution to Solarize Power Optimization, EEC’s EPV-500 series Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Analyzer can perform multiple testing functions on solar panels. Extech Electronic Co. (EEC) has announced the worldwide release of the EPV-500 series, the world’s first four-in-one photovoltaic (PV) module safety analyzer. The EPV-500 offers a complete one-step automatic testing solution […] Read more
Philips Lighting secures renewable energy certificates in the Gulf region Updated On Wed, Jul 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Philips Lighting is the first major international company to secure its renewable energy consumption in the Gulf region using the pioneering International REC Standard. Philips Lighting has announced that it has purchased traceable renewable electricity from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA’s) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai. The company has purchased […] Read more