Reducing Metallization Induced Recombination Losses in N-Type Solar Cells Updated On Sat, Oct 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy VINODH CHANDRASEKARAN Sean Lonsinger, Crystal Han | Heraeus Photovoltaics, USA The PV industry continues to grow at a steady pace both in terms of technology and capacity. An important aspect of efficiency improvement is to reduce recombination losses to improve the open circuit voltage (Voc) of the solar cell. Metal induced recombination is a significant […] Read more
MNRE Seeks to Attract Solar Manufacturers with Duty Cushion upto 2023 and beyond Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) under Minister R.K. Singh has set the stage for yet another round of blame games, by making case for duties on solar equipment imports, once the safeguard duty is over on Mar 31, 2020. The MNRE has recommended to the the Ministry of Finance to bring imports […] Read more
Canadian Solar Sets World Record Efficiency With P5 Casted Mono Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has set a new world record of 22.80 percent conversion efficiency for p-type large area multi-crystalline silicon solar cells. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that its technology team has set a new world record of 22.80 percent conversion efficiency for p-type large area multi-crystalline silicon solar […] Read more
India, China to Collaborate in R&D for Manufacturing Improved Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India and China have agreed on cooperation in the R&D of new and improved technology for the manufacturing of solar cells India and China have agreed on cooperation in the Research and Development (R&D) of new and improved technology for the manufacturing of solar cells from alternate material with improvement in their conversion efficiencies. Both sides have […] Read more
NREL, First Solar Collaboration Enhance Thin-Film Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists at NREL and First Solar have created a new approach for making CdTe solar cells, and have reported efficiency of nearly 20.8% Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and First Solar have announced that they have “unwound 30 years of history to create” a new approach for making cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells, […] Read more
CEL Tenders for Supply of 1 Lakh Chipped Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Aug 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy CEL has invited bids for the supply of 1,00,000 multi-crystalline chipped solar cells with a minimum wattage of 2.97 W The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has invited bids from pre-listed and eligible local manufactures for the supply of 1,00,000 multi-crystalline chipped solar cells (Non-PERC) with a minimum wattage of 2.97 Watt. According to the tender, […] Read more
Low-Cost, Eco-friendly Solar Cells Made Possible Using Kumkum Dye Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers has developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum in India. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. According to the research published […] Read more
MiaSolé Acheives Flexible Substrate Solar Cell Efficiency of 20.56% Updated On Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy MiaSolé has announced that the U.S. DOE’s NREL has independently confirmed a 20.56 percent cell efficiency for a flexible thin-film solar cell MiaSolé, the US-based subsidiary of Hanergy, has announced that the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has independently confirmed a 20.56 percent cell efficiency for a flexible thin-film device (0.86cm2) deposited […] Read more
BHEL Floats Tender for Manufacture and Supply of 36 MW Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has invited quotations from eligible bidders for manufacturing and supply of Solar Cells. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender, inviting quotations from eligible bidders for manufacturing and supply of 157 mm multi solar cells as per BHEL technical specification. The scope of work for the selected bidders/vendors will involve the manufacturing […] Read more
