SELF AUTONOMY – THE HOLY GRAIL OF SOLAR STREETLIGHTS Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy INTRODUCTION: Solar street lighting is a wireless solution with the potential to be the global technology of choice for all the outdoor lighting requirements. One of the key requirements in these streetlights is the need for autonomy or light functionality on cloudy days. The most prevalent solution which also comes with inherent limitations is based […] Read more
Trina Solar set new efficiency record of 23.5% for interdigitated back contact silicon solar cell Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Trina Solar has announced that its State Key Laboratory of PV Science and Technology of China has set a new world record of 23.5% for a high-efficiency silicon solar cell with an Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) structure on a large-area 156×156 mm2 n-type mono-crystalline silicon (c-Si) wafer. Trina Solar’s record has been independently confirmed by […] Read more
Solar Cell Efficiency Questions Finally Finds an Answer Updated On Tue, Apr 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The enigmatic material – spiro-OMeTAD has been cloak-and-dagger for around two decades. Despite research efforts, its utility of this material has constrained till hole-transporting material in perovskite and dye-sensitized solar cells. But latest study has resurrected the potential of spiro-OMeTAD determining the future of solar cells. This time, a team have grown single crys tals […] Read more
Panasonic launches two high-performance photovoltaic HIT modules Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Panasonic has launched two high-efficiency solar photovoltaic HIT modules — including high-efficiency 96 cell panels. The photovoltaic modules from house of Panasonic HIT N330 and N325 achieves up to 36% higher yield per square foot, and help lower the installation and balance of system costs per KW over conventional panels. The panels use a hetero-junction […] Read more
Analog Devices announces ADP509x efficient energy harvesting power management unit Updated On Fri, Apr 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Analog Devices has announced a power management unit (PMU) designed to enable faster and more efficient energy harvesting in IoT applications where energy is insufficient. The ADP509x with unique circuit design is among the most efficient energy harvesting PMUs in the market said the company in a statement. The new PMU converts harvested power down […] Read more
BHEL bags order for 50 MW Solar PV power plant in Madhya Pradesh on EPC basis Updated On Fri, Apr 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has bagged order for setting up a 50 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) Power Plant at Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. The order valued at Rs.282 Crore, has been placed on BHEL by NTPC Limited. The project is scheduled for completion in twelve months. Early […] Read more
‘Graphene’ can solve the Rainy Day Riddle of Solar Power Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Dilemma of solar power working on nights or during inclement weather has given hesitant reasons to rely on this source of green energy. As technology leapfrogs rainy days might also not affect the potential of solar. Researchers are undergoing revolutionary experiments with the wonder material ‘graphene’ (its potential has defined new dimensions in semiconductors too) […] Read more
BORG Energy starts selling its Solar Photo Voltaic Panels in the Indian market Updated On Wed, Apr 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy BORG Energy Pvt. Ltd has started selling its Solar Photo Voltaic Panels in the Indian market. The company changed its sales strategy for the Indian market after seeing positive response for its newly introduced solar power solutions. BORG Energy’s sales strategy until now was limited to supply and sell of its turnkey Solar Photo Voltaic […] Read more
Toshiba Corp to install Solar-powered hydrogen system at Musashimizonokuchi train station in Japan Updated On Mon, Apr 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Toshiba Corp has received an order to install H2One hydrogen energy supply system from East Japan Railway Co (JR East). The firm will install its carbon dioxide (CO2)-free stand-alone hydrogen energy supply system at Musashimizonokuchi Station in Kawasaki City and will start operating from next year. H2One uses a renewable energy source and hydrogen-powered fuel […] Read more