New Lead-Free Perovskite Material for Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy A class of materials called perovskites has emerged as a promising alternative to silicon for making inexpensive and efficient solar cells. But for all their promise, perovskites are not without their downsides. Most contain lead, which is highly toxic, and include organic materials that are not particularly stable when exposed to the environment. Now a […] Read more
CleanChoice Energy Launches CleanChoice Community Solar Updated On Sat, Apr 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy This new platform connects people to local community solar projects, allowing customers to sign-up in less than five minutes, and manages ongoing customer engagement with completely digital and fully online. Renewable energy company CleanChoice Energy has launched CleanChoice Community Solar. This new platform connects people to local community solar projects, allowing customers to sign-up in […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, EVG Develop New Solar Cell to Convert 1/3 Sunlight into Power Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Silicon solar cells dominate the global photovoltaic market today with a share of 90 percent. The researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) together with the company EV Group (EVG) have developed a new silicon-based multijunction solar cell, which can convert exactly one-third of the incident sunlight into useful electricity. […] Read more
EnSync Energy Announces Sale of PPA for Honolulu Apartment Building in US Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This photovoltaic PPA is the first of a two-part energy strategy rollout for the apartment building, with plans to finalize an additional PPA with EnSync Energy to install a solar water heater. EnSync, a leading developer of innovative distributed energy resources (DERs), has announced the sale of a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nuuanu […] Read more
NV Energy Seeks to Double RE Portfolio by 2023 Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The company has also exceeded the Nevada’s renewable energy requirement for the eighth year in a row, which currently sits at a 20 percent level. Public utility, NV Energy has set a target to double its renewable energy portfolio by 2023. The company has also exceeded the Nevada’s renewable energy requirement for the eighth year […] Read more
NREL Analysis Presents Two Potential Paths to Meeting Residential Solar Cost Reduction Targets for 2030 Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Leveraging cost-reduction opportunities in the roof replacement or new construction markets for residential photovoltaic (PV) installations could help the United States meet the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) residential solar photovoltaic cost target by 2030, according to new research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The NREL analysis presents […] Read more
Avaada Power Eyes to Set-up Floating Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The floating solar segment has a potential to generate 300 GW of power across the country, said Vineet Mittal. Clean energy company Avaada Power is looking to set up floating solar projects and for this it is in talks with various states governments and expects some large tenders to be floated in the next 2 months. […] Read more
Delaware River Solar and Ampion Launch Community Solar Proj in US Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy Serving over 350 customers, the 2.7 MW array will supply clean and affordable power to residents in rural New York. Solar development company Delaware River Solar (DRS) and Ampion has launched the largest community distributed generation (CDG) solar project in New York State. Serving over 350 customers, the 2.7 MW array will supply clean and affordable power […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
