Solar Panels’ Efficiency Drop: UK Researchers Solve Key Flaw Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The new research shows the first observation of a previously unknown material defect which limits silicon solar cell efficiency. Prof Tony Peaker, who co-ordinated the research in the University of Manchester, now published in the Journal of Applied Physics said: “Because of the environmental and financial impact solar panel ‘efficiency degradation’ has been the topic […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs Solar PPA with Oil & Gas Major ‘Energy Transfer’ Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has signed a PPA with oil and gas pipeline company, Energy Transfer. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Recurrent Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dallas-based oil and gas pipeline company, Energy Transfer. Representing the oil […] Read more
JinkoSolar Cells and Module Set New Record For Cell Efficiency and Output Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has revealed that its cheetah size cells and N-type cells reached 24.38% and 24.58% efficiency, respectively, and its 72-monocrystalline module reached 469.3W output. JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has announced that the maximum conversion efficiency of its cheetah size cells and N-type cells reached 24.38% and 24.58%, respectively, during […] Read more
Duke Energy Florida to Build 22 MW Battery Storage System Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has scheduled the completion of all three projects by the end of 2020. Duke Energy Florida (DEF) has announced three battery storage projects, totaling 22 megawatts, that will improve overall reliability and support critical services during power outages. Collectively, the storage facilities will enhance grid operations, increase efficiencies and improve overall reliability for surrounding […] Read more
Glennmont Closes its 3rd Clean Energy Fund at a Record €850 Mn Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Glennmont Partners has successfully raised €850m at the final close of its third fund investing in clean energy infrastructure projects in Europe. UK-based fund manager Glennmont Partners has successfully raised €850m at the final close of its third fund investing in clean energy infrastructure projects in Europe. It is the largest amount that has ever […] Read more
Trina Solar Records 24.58% Efficiency For Mono-Crystalline Cell Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Trina Solar’s State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) of China has set a new world record of 24.58% for a high-efficiency n-type monocrystalline silicon solar cell. Leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, Trina Solar, has announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) […] Read more
Artificial Photosynthesis Can Bring Green Tech Closer to Solar Energy Storage Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Chemists at the University of Illinois have successfully produced fuels using water, carbon dioxide and visible light through artificial photosynthesis. By converting carbon dioxide into more complex molecules like propane, green energy technology is now one step closer to using excess CO2 to store solar energy – in the form of chemical bonds – for […] Read more
Global Access to Electricity is Growing, but Falling Short of Sustainable Energy Goals Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite significant progress in recent years, the world is falling short of meeting the global energy targets set in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2030. Ensuring affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 remains possible but will require more sustained efforts, particularly to reach some of the world’s poorest […] Read more
Global Energy Investment Stabilised in 2018 with Oil & Coal Supply Bouncing Back Updated On Tue, May 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that the global energy investment stabilised in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables. The International Energy Agency’s latest annual review, published in its World Energy Investment Report 2019, reported a […] Read more
