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
Infineon introduces 1200 V Silicon Carbide MOSFET technology Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Infineon Technologies has introduced a 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET technology for exceptional efficiency and performance in power conversion. The company in a statement said its CoolSiC MOSFETs offer a new degree of flexibility for increasing efficiency and frequency and help developers of power conversion schemes to save space and weight, reduce cooling requirements, […] Read more
Sungrow announces that over 100MW of PV Inverters Connected to Grid in the UK during Q1 of 2016 Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Sungrow has announced that more than 100 MW of PV inverters have been connected to grid in the UK during Q1 of 2016.This takes Sungrow’s total installations in the UK to over 260 MW. The units deployed were a mixture of string and central inverters, including the SG2000/2500 10 feet compact container turnkey solution, the […] Read more
Ecoppia to begin mass production of solar panel cleaning E4 robots at facility near Chennai, India Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Developer, designer, and producer robotic cleaning technology for utility-scale solar sites, Ecoppia has inked a deal with Sanmina Corp to begin mass production of their E4 robots at a new, state-of-the-art facility near Chennai, India. With the rapid growth of the solar industry in India, Ecoppia has witnessed increase in demand for its E4 technology […] Read more
Fullerene-free Polymer solar cells manufactured using low-cost printing technology sets a new world record Updated On Wed, Apr 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at Linköping University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed cheaper and more reliable polymer solar cells. In recent years, polymer solar cells have emerged as a low cost alternative to silicon solar cells. In order to obtain high efficiency, fullerenes are usually required in polymer solar cells to separate charge carriers. […] 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
Hindustan Power’s First Phase of 2,520 MW Anuppur thermal power project now Operational Updated On Thu, Apr 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hindustan Power announces that the company has successfully accomplished the commissioning of Phase 1 (1,200 MW) of its flagship 2,520 MW Anuppur thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh. The project strategically located near the Coal Mines of SECL/CIL was reportedly commissioned on 30th March 2016 at a cost of Rs 8,000 crores. Operating at 100% […] 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
Reliance’s 100-MW solar power plant in Pokhran commence power generation Updated On Fri, Apr 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Reliance Solar Power‘s 100-MW solar power plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan has commenced power generation. The solar plant is based on Areva’s compact linear fresnel reflector (CLFR) technology. CLFR system yields higher power cycle efficiency and deliver less pumping losses as compared to other CSP technologies. Additionally it requires lesser area to operate in comparison to […] Read more
