Sun at Work in Virginia Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Nearly 235,000 solar panels, with help from the sun, are at work for Dominion Virginia Power customers now that the company has completed construction on three large-scale solar facilities in three Virginia counties – Isle of Wight, Louisa and Powhatan. At peak output, these facilities will produce 56 megawatts (MW) of emission-free generation, enough to […] Read more
Sunnova Expands Zero-Money-Down Solar Power Ownership Program Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunnova to provide more homeowners with the option to choose solar power and lower their electricity costs. Sunnova, a market leader in residential solar services, announced the expansion of its EZ Own Loan, allowing homeowners to own their solar power system with no out-of-pocket expenses for down payments or maintenance. “The EZ Own Loan allows […] Read more
Sunpartner with MED to launch the first solar smartwatch ‘LunaR’ at CES 2017 Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy By embedding the Wysips Reflect module into LunaR, the LunaR is expected to bring exceptional battery life to the user MED with Sunpartner is gearing up to launch “LunaR”, first solar smartwatch powered by Wysips Transparent Solar Module at CES 2017. The smartwatch uses Wysips Reflect technology that company introduced last year. The smartwatch will […] Read more
Sungrow’s Testing Center Approved to Participate in UL’s Witness Testing Data Program Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Sungrow just announced that its testing center has been qualified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), to participate in the UL Witness Testing Data Program (WTDP). This approval, together with those received from CSA, TÜV Rheinland, and TÜV Sud, has again proven Sungrow’s position as a technology leader in the PV inverter industry, due to the company’s […] Read more
SunPower dedicates 20-MW solar plant in Arizona Updated On Fri, Dec 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy At an event today in Cochise County, Ariz., Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) and SunPower are dedicating a 20-megawatt (AC) solar photovoltaic power plant that is now generating clean, renewable solar power for customers in SSVEC’s service territory. SSVEC will purchase the power generated by the solar plant under a 20-year power purchase agreement […] Read more
NEXTracker to sell Ideal Power’s SunDial as part of their newly launched NX Fusion Plus Updated On Thu, Dec 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ideal Power has announced that NEXTracker will be selling its SunDial solar PV plus storage string inverter as part of their newly launched solar plus storage tracker. NEXTracker’s “NX Fusion Plus” will integrate the SunDial together with NEXTracker’s solar tracker, a battery pack, and software to deliver maximum return on investment to solar power plants. […] Read more
Suntech announces establishment of its European branch in Germany Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Wuxi Suntech has established its branch in in Germany In order to improve its sales and services, and develop its markets in Europe. Shuangquan He, Executive President of Wuxi Suntech, said, “Suntech, as one of the earliest China’s PV module manufacturers entering the European market, has an extensive reputation. What’s more, to further develop in […] Read more
SunSystem named Greg and Wayne as VP of Residential Service and Commercial O&M Services respectively Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunSystem Technology has announced that it has hired solar industry veterans Greg Sellers and Wayne Williford to enhance the development of the company’s rapidly growing portfolios of residential and commercial Operations and Maintenance (O&M) accounts and provide oversight to their operations. Greg Sellers joins SunSystem Technology as its Vice President of Residential Service where he […] Read more
Bill Gates and other Top Elites commits $1 billion fund to fight climate change through energy innovation Updated On Mon, Dec 12th, 2016 by Saurenergy When President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his doubts about climate change, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, Jeff Bezos, Vinod Khosla, John Doerr and 15 other high-profile tech heavyweights have together come forward to form a new venture firm, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and announced a $1 billion fund dedicated clean energy innovation. Though the official announcement […] Read more