Category: Solar Sales and Services

Waaree Renewable Technologies will install the 412.5 MWp solar project with bifacial PV modules supplied by Waaree Energies. July 8, 2024 Uma Gupta Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd, an arm of Waaree Energies, has secured the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Spanish developer Acciona Energy’s 412.5 MWp (335 MW AC) solar project in Rajasthan. Acciona Energy is developing the project through its subsidiary Juna Renewable Energy. The project, located in Kawani Village of Bikaner district, is a utility-scale solar plant that will deploy bifacial solar modules supplied by Waaree…

The description of Tesla‘s Solar Roof sounds ingenious. The conventional-looking tiles are made of both sun-catching glass and architectural-grade steel to create shingles that can deliver energy to a home while providing a durable surface. Tesla bills it as being able to provide “clean energy … for decades.”  But homeowners considering renewable options for their dwellings might want to first read up on the history of the Elon Musk-owned product, which was first unveiled in 2016.  Since then, the news has been mixed.  In 2018, CNBC asked, “where are the…

In the world of solar cell technology, perovskite materials are poised to take on the current reigning champion silicon, but their stability is holding them back. Now, scientists in China have developed a new type of hybrid perovskite that boasts a very good efficiency over a long life. Silicon has been the go-to material for solar cells for decades, but the tech is beginning to bump up against its theoretical efficiency cap of just under 30%. Perovskite has emerged in the last 15 years or so as a promising challenger,…

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) -THE Nigerian renewable energy firm, Ubacle Group, has unveiled its range of solar panels, aimed at enhancing the call for the adoption of renewable energy in the country. The unveiling has been held at the just-concluded Nigeria Oil and Gas conference held in Abuja. Uba Michael, the Ubacle Group Chief Executive Officer, said moving to alternative energy sources was key in the push for a cleaner and safer world. “We are unveiling a range of solar panels today to give users…

Representational image. Credit: Canva Zelestra, formerly known as Solarpack, has successfully connected its 108 MW La Mata solar plant to the grid. Located in the municipality of La Gloria in northeastern Colombia, this marks the company’s second solar plant in the country. The project represents a total investment of $80 million. During its construction phase, Zelestra created 1,000 jobs, with the majority being filled by local workers. This announcement follows the mid-June connection of the 144 MW La Unión plant, situated in the municipality of Montería, department of Córdoba. With…

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co.’s assembly plants in South Africa and Thailand get a significant portion of their electricity from solar panels mounted to canopies in parking lots. “Solar canopy carparks are an incredibly exciting opportunity for Ford as they allow us to make use of spaces that would otherwise have limited use,” said Andrea Cavallaro, director of operations at Ford’s International Market Group. “They provide shelter for finished vehicles from the rain and excessive heat, while also providing power for nearby facilities.” At Ford’s Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, a…