UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
Andhra Pradesh is driving solar, aims to add 619MW of solar power generation Updated On Wed, Mar 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Andhra Pradesh is well set to foster its solar needs; the state has now announced adding of about 619 MW of solar energy by next month, which will count the total installed capacity surpass 1000 MW (one Giga Watt). Currently the state has about 1300 MW of wind and solar power generation capacity, of which […] Read more
Tri Solar announces the Shipment of PV Modules for Japan Mega Plant Updated On Thu, Jan 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy A giant PV modules manufacturer, Trina Solar Limited declares that it has commenced shipping of 57.1 MW solar modules to Toyo Engineering Corp. for the Mega Solar Plant in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The company aims to wrap up the delivery process before third quarter of 2016. The plant Osaki, constructed on an abandoned […] Read more
LONGi Revenues Down 40% In H1 2024, Losses Climb To $760 Million Updated On Thu, Sep 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy LONGi Green Energy, one of the largest integrated solar manufacturers , has reported its H1 results. The results reflect the weakness in prices seen during the year, with the firm slipping into significant loses on a reduced turnover. All this, despite LONGi reporting shipment of over 78 GW of wafer, cells and modules. LONGi reported […] Read more
Cumulative Shipments Of 210 mm Modules Cross 260 GW Mark In Q1 Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy By the first quarter of this year, cumulative shipments of 210mm modules (including 210R) have exceeded 260GW, according to a survey by TrendForce, a Taiwanese market research company. In addition, 7 out of the top 10 module manufacturers are producing 210mm N-type modules, ensuring that 210mm N-type modules more than hold their own against 182 […] Read more
Polysilicon Manufacturers Shift To Vietnam, Chinese Import Hits Record Low Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Germany based Bernreuter Research in its report on Polysilicon shipment found a drop in Polysilicon imports into China. The report stated, this fall has led to the lowest level since 2011. According to the report the Chinese customs statistics, imports of the feedstock for solar cells and semiconductors slumped by 28.5% i.e., from 88,093 metric […] Read more
Roofsol Energy Commissions 27.2 MWp Utility-Scale Project In Tamil Nadu Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based company for ground mount and rooftop solar solutions for commercial & industrial clients Roofsol Energy Pvt Ltd announced the commencement of a 27.2 MWp utility-scale project in Tamil Nadu. In a post on Linkedin, the company said that it has now commissioned a 27.2 MWp utility-scale project which is their first Utility-scale project with […] Read more
China’s Module Giants Sound Alarm Over Falling Prices Updated On Thu, Nov 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in Shanghai on November 27, the leaders of China’s, and the world’s largest solar module firms expressed worries on the all time low module prices seen in recent weeks and months. For what it is worth, prices are expected to drop even further before any recovery can start. […] Read more
Tata Power Places Cell Equipment Order With Robotechnik Updated On Fri, Sep 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Suzhou, China-based maker of automated production equipment RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology, has bagged an order from Tata Power worth CNY165 million (USD22.6 million). The deal is apparently for cell manufacturing equipment, to be used at Tata’s upcoming 4.3 GW plant in Tamil Nadu. The plant has planned capacities for both cell and module manufacturing, having qualified […] Read more