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
Indian Oil Planning Rs 25,000 cr Investment in Clean Energy Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Oil plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar, wind plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling stations The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has revealed its plans to invest Rs 25,000 crore in clean energy projects, including solar and wind power plants, biofuels plants, and solar panels at filling […] Read more
MNRE Eases Bidder Selection Norms under PM KUSUM Scheme Updated On Tue, Aug 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy MNRE further added that, to have wider competition all eligible bidders shortlisted on the basis of technical and financial criteria stipulated in the bidding document and under the price bracket of (L1 + 10 percent of L1) will be empanelled on acceptance of L1 price and have equal opportunity to work in market mode. In […] Read more
Yingli Supplies 110 MW Solar Panels to Solaria for 3 Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Yingli Green Energy, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Yingli Europe, has supplied 110 MW of polycrystalline solar panels to Spanish operator Solaria Yingli Green Energy Holding, one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Yingli Europe has supplied 110 MW of polycrystalline solar panels to Spanish operator Solaria Energía y […] Read more
Eastern Railways Trials Passenger Train With Solar Roofs Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division In a landmark move the Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division from […] Read more
Air India SATS, Visaka Industries Join Hands for Solar Roofing Solutions Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy This off-grid solution can work up to 6 hours with-holding a weight of over 300 kgs on the roof, and powers 2 air conditioners of 0.75 tons each. In a bid to offer solutions that can save significant amount of energy, publicly traded company Visaka Industries has provided its integrated solar roofing system, ATUM, to […] Read more
Government To Launch Solar Scheme for Farmers Updated On Fri, Jul 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Indian Power Minister declares the launch of a new solar scheme for farmers to earn more income from their farmlands through solar panels. The Indian government plans to launch a solar scheme for farmers that will ensure a minimum annual income of Rs 1 lakh, according to the power minister R K Singh. The Minister […] Read more
Upcoming World’s Largest Cricket Stadium to Go Solar with Lubi Updated On Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The company spokesperson when contacted said that, the solar plant will be erected in line with global renewable energy standards and will be able to derive optimum performance with hassle free operation. After complete demolition in late 2015, the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad is currently under redevelopment and an overhaul phase. Once completed, this […] Read more
Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells Using a Magnetic Field Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad have developed a way to increase the efficiency of third generation solar cells using a magnetic field. Working with dye sensitised solar cells (DSSC), the team led by Jammalamadaka Suryanarayana, Associate Professor, Department of Physics at IIT Hyderabad has shown that the incorporation of magnetic […] Read more
