Conventional solar panels are not intended to be in service forever even though they are designed for the outdoor environment and can withstand difficult weather conditions. The life of solar panels (photovoltaic modules) is around 25 years on average. ...  more
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Your Monday Briefings: All the Solar News (Week 13) |
published: 2020-03-23 21:00 |
Welcome back to another busy week! We are covering how COVID-19 is hitting solar energy industry in different parts of the world, the floating solar projects in India, the mass production of Trina Solar’s brand new modules, and m...  more
Geothermal Startup Dandelion Energy Raises US$12 M. of Fund |
published: 2020-03-23 18:30 |
Dandelion Energy, a startup founded by Google X, has raised US$12 million recently, mainly for funding its development of residential geothermal technology. ...  more
GM’s New Battery Technology Posed to Become Tesla’s Competitor, Says Foreign Media |
published: 2020-03-23 18:30 |
U.S.-based General Motors has released its new Ultium battery system, with claims of improved mileage and lower costs. GM intends on licensing the technology to other automakers. Current market sentiment partially indicates that this new battery technology may have the potential to become a thorn in Tesla’s side. ...  more
The Most Exciting Green Startups to Watch in 2020 |
published: 2020-03-22 20:30 |
LONDON, March 20, 2020
The Airbnb of energy, the Uber of zero-carbon transportation, the VRBO of blockchain electricity-sharing… a collection of new startups are about to revolutionize the sharing economy - and smart money is sta...  more
Renewables: Total Expands in Wind Power in France with the acquisition of Global Power Wind France |
published: 2020-03-22 12:00 |
Paris, France. March 20, 2020
Total continues its growth in renewable energy in France with a substantial investment in wind power.
Total, through Total Quadran - its 100% renewable developer and producer in France, acquires ...  more
Trina Solar Announces Mass Production of 500W+ Duomax V& Tallmax V Modules |
published: 2020-03-20 19:00 |
CHANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2020
On March 18, 2020, Trina Solar Co., Ltd ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leading provider of integrated PV modules and smart energy solutions, announced the pilot line for the mass prod...  more
Risen Energy to provide 20MW of 500W modules to Malaysia-based Tokai Engineering, representing the world's first order for the more powerful modules |
published: 2020-03-19 21:00 |
NINGBO, China, March 19, 2020
Chinese A-share market-listed PV leader Risen Energy Co., Ltd. recently inked a collaborative contract with a leading solution provider in the field of lightning and surge protection, Shah Alam, Malay...  more
Canadian Solar Secures Project Financing and Continues to Invest into Solar Energy Development in Italy |
published: 2020-03-18 20:30 |
GUELPH, Ontario, March 17, 2020
Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has secured a EUR55 million bilateral Revo...  more
Siemens Gamesa Offers Economical Solution to Turn Old Coal Power Plants into Energy Storage Hubs |
published: 2020-03-18 18:30 |
Countries in Western Europe and the US are now rapidly decommissioning their coal-fired power plants. Policies mandating the adoption of renewable energies and reduction of carbon emissions are the driving force behind the coal phase-out in Europe. ...  more