Heraeus Photovoltaics, Meyer Burger join forces to pave the way for new heterojunction solar cell technologies Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus and Meyer Burger are developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Best Known Methods (BKM) for the heterojunction solar cell production at Meyer Burger. Heraeus Photovoltaics and Meyer Burger have formed a cooperation to further drive the development of heterojunction (HJT) solar cell technology. With efficiencies above 23 %, heterojunction solar cells are regarded as […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics Introduces HeraGlaze for Enhanced Crucible Performance Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy A high-purity SiO2 diffusion barrier coating for enhanced crucible performance in wafer production, HeraGlaze facilitates in increasing the wafer yield up to 4% and improved cell efficiency. Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, introduced HeraGlaze, a high-purity SiO2 diffusion barrier coating for enhanced crucible performance in wafer production. […] Read more
India shows path for cheaper solar energy: World Bank Updated On Fri, Apr 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy “The incentives are clear that moving towards solar energy is better than continuing with the building of coal plants. So we need to find ways of accelerating that process. We hope to come out of these spring meetings with a platform like that in place” It is better to move towards solar energy than to […] Read more
Solar Encapsulation Market Expected to Reach $4,231 Million, Globally by 2022 – Allied Market Research Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Increase in installation of rooftop solar panels positively impacts the growth of the solar encapsulation market Solar encapsulation market was valued at $915 million in 2015, and is projected to reach $4,231 million by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 23.1% from 2016 to 2022. Based on application, construction occupied more than two-fifths share in […] Read more
DSM introduces high performance Anti-Soiling coating for solar cover glass. Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM’s Anti-Soiling coating brings direct performance improvements and indirect maintenance savings, boosting the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of PV solar projects. DSM has unveiled its new Anti-Soiling (AS) coating for Photovoltaic (PV) solar glass. The new coating provides a unique combination of anti-soiling and anti-reflective properties, and is aimed specifically at PV modules […] Read more
Scatec Solar and partners sign Power Purchase Agreements for 400 MW Solar PV Plants in Egypt Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Located in Ben Ban area near Aswan in Upper Egypt, the 400 MW Solar PV plants are expected to generate about 870 GWh of solar power per year. Scatec Solar and partners have signed 25-year Power Purchase Agreements for delivery of electricity from six solar PV plants totaling 400 MW (DC) with the Government of […] Read more
SMARTER SOLAR: How IoT is Revolutionizing Solar Energy Efficiency Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar energy is at the forefront of the present-day renewable energy space, making use of the widely abundant and freely available energy of the sun. Globally, solar energy companies have experienced an ever-increasing growth rate. This has resulted in large-scale solar plants with numerous physical assets distributed in remote and wide-spread areas. With such a […] Read more
Heraeus’ new diffusion consultancy ushers next step of efficiency gain for Photovoltaic industry Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus’ new consultancy service allows manufacturers of solar cells to optimize the connection between wafer and silver paste as well as an improved blue response and thus significantly increase efficiency of the cells by up to 0.2%, optimize production processes and save resources and production time. Heraeus Photovoltaics has launched a new diffusion consultancy service […] Read more
LG Chem Launches Range of Residential Battery Systems in North America Updated On Thu, Apr 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy LG Chem has launched its residential battery system in the North American market with a high-voltage 400V version. This is its first from a lineup that will be available soon throughout the U.S. and Canada. LG Chem Ltd., a global leader in lithium-ion batteries for automotive, stationary and consumer applications, has formally launched its range […] Read more