New Material May Double Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Mon, Apr 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new crystalline material can replace silicon and double the efficiency of solar cells in reduced cost. In a breakthrough, scientists have identified a new crystalline material that could replace silicon and double the efficiency of solar cells without a significant cost increase. Conventional solar cells are at most one-third efficient, a limit known to […] Read more
ANU Researchers Hit New Efficiency Record for Low-Cost Solar Cell Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Australian National University researchers have successfully achieved new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells. Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could bring down the cost of generating solar electricity. The team led by The Duong […] Read more
Chinese Scientists Developing All-Weather Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Tang’s team and one led by Yang Peizhi, a professor with Yunnan Normal University, developed a solar cell using a crucial material called long persistent phosphor (LPP), which can store sunlight energy in the day and harvest it in darkness. A photovoltaic revolution is taking place with the emergence of new solar cells. Chinese scientists […] Read more
REC launches the REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 Series, a full-black multicrystalline panel up to 285 Wp Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2017 by Saurenergy REC has launched a full-black variant of the REC TwinPeak 2 Series solar panel for residential markets in the U.S.A. and European countries. REC, the world’s most trusted brand for solar panels, has begun the commercial production of the new REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 Series, a full-black variant of the REC TwinPeak 2 Series launched […] Read more
Sharp Launches the Industry’s Most Efficient 48-Cell PV Solar Module Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Available with IEC certification (IEC/EN 61215 and IEC/EN 61730), the NQ-R256A solar module from Sharp is best suited for residential rooftops. Sharp has launched the industry’s most efficient 48 cell solar module for the European market, following its best-selling success in Japan. With an award-winning design, the NQ-R256A (256W) mono-crystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar module incorporates […] Read more
Aurora’s Decima Gemini Bifacial Solar Cell Optimization System Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: Aurora Solar Technologies has introduced an enhanced version of its Decima inline measurement system for quality control of bifacial solar cells during production. Bifacial solar cells have an open and active backside which enables collection of reflected light available from the earth, rooftops, etc. generating up to 25% more energy than traditional cells. […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more
Reportage on Robotics and Automation with teamtechnik Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Global photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing community is currently witnessing renaissance in investment, development and innovation, a revolution that is said to be largely be driven by technology. It is important for the manufacturing industry to find the most effective as well as cost-effective tools and processes to increase cell and module production and decrease costs within […] Read more
DSM to expand its solar product portfolio with Sunshine technology acquisition Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy DSM entered into a commercial alliance with Sunshine. Now, through this acquisition, DSM will expand its product portfolio for the solar PV market to include polymer sheets that protect PV solar cells. Royal DSM, a global science-based company announced that it has acquired the technology and other assets of “Sunshine” (Suzhou SunShine New Materials Technology […] Read more
