The Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) to Acquire 100 Percent Shares in SolarBuyer Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy SolarBuyer has been a well-respected player in the US market for technical risk management and quality assurance services since 2011. As of January 1, 2018, the Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) will acquire 100 percent of the shares in the US company SolarBuyer. SolarBuyer is a leading provider of risk management and quality assurance services for […] Read more
Amtech Announces Follow-On Order for Next Generation Solar ALD for PERC Cell Line Updated On Fri, Dec 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy SoLayTec has booked a total of 25 ALD system orders since its inception, of which 15 will be used in mass production. Amtech Systems, a global supplier of production equipment and related supplies for the solar, semiconductor, and LED markets, has announced that its solar subsidiary, SoLayTec B.V., has received a follow-on order for three […] Read more
GST Increases Cost of Solar Projects by 12 Percent, Says AISIA Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under the current GST regime, “solar power cost will see upward escalation”, the All India Solar Industries Association said. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has led to 10-12 percent rise in overall cost of solar projects, the All India Solar Industries Association has said, while petitioning the government against the rise in tax incidence […] Read more
The Output Power of 60-Cell PV Modules Assembled by Mono-Si PERC Cells Has Exceeded 325W Announced JA Solar Holdings Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy JA Solar also holds the intellectual property rights for bifacial PERC cells with a Chinese patent. One of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-performance solar power products, JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd., announced the output power of its 60-cell PV modules assembled by mono-Si PERC cells has exceeded 325W. The actual output power of 326.67 W measured and certified by TUV […] Read more
Mumbai Temple Harnesses Solar Power to Reduce Annual Power Bills By 40 Percent Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The prominent Manas Mandir derasar in Shahapur has installed solar rooftop panels that will reduce pollution and save 40 percent of its annual cost of electricity. Many Mosques and temples in several parts of India have started to harness electricity from renewable energy sources. This time, the prominent temple in Mumbai, Manas Mandir derasar in […] Read more
The Bifaciality of LONGi Solar’s Bifacial PERC Cell Breaks World Record Updated On Fri, Dec 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy LONGi’s Hi-MO2 Bifacial PERC Cell features high power technology, high-energy yield and low LCOE. The National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Solar Photovoltaic Products Quality (CPVT) issued an independent test report showing that LONGi Solar’s monocrystalline Bifacial PERC Cell achieved a world record bifaciality of 82.15%. LONGi Solar released its Bifacial PERC Cell monocrystalline […] Read more
Solar Power Benefits: South Mumbai Mosque Cuts Power Bills by 67 percent Updated On Mon, Dec 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is the third mosque in south Mumbai after Minara Masjid at Mohammed Ali Road and Zakaria Masjid in Masjid Bandar to adopt solar power. South Mumbai’s 200-year-old Jama Masjid in Kalbadevi is utilizing solar power and it makes 70 percent of its electricity requirements, with an expected saving of 35 tonnes of carbon dioxide […] Read more
3D-Micromac Delivers Laser Contact Opening Systems for PERC Solar Cells Production at Hanwha SolarOne Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy A critical step in the manufacturing process of PERC solar cells is laser contact opening (LCO), where laser ablation is used to perforate a thin passivation layer onto the rear side of the solar cell. 3D-Micromac AG, a leading supplier of laser micromachining and roll-to-roll laser systems for the photovoltaic, medical device and electronics markets, […] Read more
Companies Spend Just 6 Percent of CSR Fund on Clean Energy: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Key findings of the report showcase that while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in education, sanitation or skills and livelihood have seen a dramatic increase, while it remain low for clean energy and energy access. A report released by Samhita Social Ventures showcases that Indian companies are spending a mere 6 percent of their CSR […] Read more
