Solar Energy

Bi-Layer Solar Cell Sets Record for Efficiency

The Solar cell is believed to have converted more than 25 percent of the sun’s energy into electrical power in the category of perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cell. Material scientists from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering have developed a double-layered thin film solar cell that has set efficiency records in generating power from sunlight. The device […]

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MNRE Releases Tender for Installation of FESEM at NISE

Along with the bid document, the bidders are expected to submit a list of clients to whom similar equipment has been satisfactorily supplied as per NISE tender. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has rolled out a tender for installation and commencing of a high resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) at the […]

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Kochi’s Solar Airport Suffers Estimated Loss of Rs 220 Cr

Cochin International Airport has started the rebuilding of the damaged infrastructure and has including 2.5 km long airport walls that collapsed after Periyar River flooded. Making it to the news for being flagged as the green airport by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), completely solar powered Kochi Airport is in rounds again. The Kochi airport’s […]

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Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 to Run Totally on Solar Energy

Installation at Tesla is expected to be world’s largest rooftop solar system with a generation capacity of 70 MW which would outpace any other solar energy system. Electric Car Company, Tesla is heard to have started expanding its rooftop solar array system for its Nevada based Gigafactory 1 in a bid to power the entire […]

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India’s Energy deficit Shrinks to less than 1% in 2018: NITI Ayog

Cumulative installed capacity has nearly doubled, from 35.5 GW in 2013-14 to about 70 GW in 2017-18. The installed power generation capacity in India has risen to 344 GW and its energy deficit, which stood at over 4 per cent in 2014, has shrunk to less than one per cent in 2018, an official release said. NITI […]

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Brett Martin, Lightsource BP Ink Solar Energy Pact

As per the deal, Brett Martin is now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded and developed by Lightsource BP. County Antrim-headquartered independent manufacturer Brett Martin signed a solar energy agreement with British solar parks developer Lightsource BP. As per the deal, Brett Martin is now procuring renewable electricity from a solar installation funded […]

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UN Commends India’s Solar Approach and Plastic Ban

Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured. United Nations’ environment chief has commended the intensity of India’s approach towards the use of solar energy for electricity production. UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Execiutive Director, Erik Solheim […]

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SolarEdge Q2 Net Income Jumps 53% YOY

SolarEdge reported record revenues of $227.1 million, up 8% from $209.9 million in the prior quarter and up 67% from $136.1 million year over year. SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy, revealed net income at USD34.6 million, down 3 percent from USD35.7 million in the prior quarter and up 53 percent from USD22.5 million year […]

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