Solar Power Tariffs in India Have Plunged by 73 Percent Since 2010 Updated On Fri, Mar 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Since 2010, India’s solar power tariff rate has been reduced to record low, especially in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park. India’s solar sector recently reached record low tariff levels in the auction conducted at the Rewa Solar Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. India was one of the first countries to […] Read more
Meyer Burger Secures an Upgrade Order for MB PERC Cell Tool Maia 2.1 from Existing Customer Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Delivery and commissioning of the PERC cell tool is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year. The Switzerland based leading solar PV tooling equipment supplier has secured an upgrade order on its MB PERC cell tool, the MAiA 2.1. The PERC cell upgrade order estimates to CHF 15 million ($15 million) and […] Read more
Apple to Utilize 100 Percent Renewable Energy for Manufacturing in Japan Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apple has partnered with component supplier Ibiden to power all of its manufacturing in Japan with 100 percent renewable energy. Component supplier Ibiden is the first company in Japan to pledge it will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy — a new milestone for Apple and Japan. The announcement marks […] 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
Monocrystal launches new EFX-9X Series Aluminum Metallization Paste for PERC Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Monocrystal EFX-9X series is an advanced solution for a dot laser pattern delivering an impressive PERC solar cell performance. Monocrystal has announced the launch of its new EFX-9X series aluminum metallization paste for Passivated Emitter Rear Contact (PERC) solar cells, specially designed for a dot laser pattern. The new optimized paste content does not damage […] Read more
Wuxi Suntech Announced Breakthrough in Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell PERC Technology Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Suntech, one of the world’s leading solar modules manufacturers recently announced that its highest mass production conversion efficiency of multicrystalline silicon solar cell has reached 20%. In recent years, Wuxi Suntech devotes to the technical innovation to improve the conversion efficiency of solar cells. On April 2015, its high-efficiency monocrystalline solar module “HyPro” module was […] Read more
Solar’s Share in India’s Power Generation on the Rise: Accounts for 1 Percent of Total Electricity Generated Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar share in India accounts for 1 percent of total power generated With increasing installation activity, the solar sector has come a long way in the past two years in India. Solar share in India now accounts for almost 1 percent of total power generated and 13 percent of the total renewable power generated in […] Read more
Rooftop solar units from third party costs 40 percent cheaper than DISCOMs Updated On Thu, Dec 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar units installed on industrial and corporate establishments by third parties are offering power 30-40% cheaper than the rates offered by the state’s power distribution companies. This gap is expected to widen further as thermal power companies would need to increase tariffs to accommodate inflationary measures and solar modules prices fall further. The model […] Read more
8point3 Energy Partners Declares 3.5 Percent Increase in Quarterly Distribution Updated On Tue, Dec 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy 8point3 Energy Partners announces that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a cash distribution for its Class A shares of $0.2490 per share for the fourth quarter of 2016. This represents an increase of approximately 18.7 percent over the minimum quarterly distribution and an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous quarter’s […] Read more
