GCL-SI Achieves Efficiency of 20.6% for its Multi-crystalline PERC Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Jun 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy “GCL-SI will further advance towards the goal of realizing an average efficiency of 20.5% and a maximum efficiency of PERC solar cells somewhere between 20.8% and 21% in 2017” GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced that it has achieved efficiency breakthrough of 20.1% for Passivated Emitter Rear Cell (PERC) in mass production by […] Read more
ENEL, IMM Signs an Agreement to Creates Laboratory for the Study of Renewable Energy Technologies Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy The structure, which will be located at the Enel Innovation Lab in Catania, in agreement with the Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM) of the National Research Council, will be mainly dedicated to the development of solar cells and innovative, very-high-efficiency photovoltaic systems Enel, acting through the Enel Green Power Renewable Energy Division (EGP), has […] Read more
Small Business Owners in Clean Energy Sector Still Hope for Best Updated On Thu, Jun 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Even without the U.S.’s formal participation in the pact, we believe our nation will continue to lead in carbon reduction and clean energy,” Small business owners who install solar panels or help customers use clean energy don’t seem fazed by President Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, saying they […] Read more
Canadian Solar Launches High Efficiency Ku Modules at Intersolar Europe 2017 Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The latest poly module from Canadian Solar, Ku Module portfolio uses Canadian Solar’s proprietary black silicon cell technology. Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies has announced the launch of its latest high efficiency poly modules, named Ku Modules at the Intersolar Europe from May 31 to June 2 at Messe […] Read more
India’s Energy Transformation from Fossil Fuel to Renewables is Gaining Rapid Momentum: Experts Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Measures taken by the Indian government to improve energy efficiency coupled with ambitious renewable energy targets and the plummeting cost of solar has had an impact on existing as well as proposed coal fired power plants, rendering an increasing number as financially unviable,” India’s decision to cancel nearly 14 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations coupled […] Read more
Empower Micro Systems launches Genesys 8K modular smart home energy platform Updated On Tue, May 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Empower Genesys 8K is designed specifically for residential solar, smart homes, energy storage, and unified solar + energy storage installations Empower Micro Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its next-generation Genesys 8K modular smart home energy platform. Empower Genesys 8K is designed specifically for residential solar, energy storage, and unified solar + energy […] Read more
Renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan notes that solar photovoltaic (PV) will be the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power, accounting for 37.5 percent and 21 percent of global investment, respectively, by 2020. Continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017 said Frost & Sullivan in its report. […] Read more
Railways to save Rs 41,000 crore in next 10 years on energy on account of its thrust on solar power generation Updated On Mon, May 8th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Railways is committed to reach the target of generating 1,000 MW solar power across the country in the coming years” Union minister Suresh Prabhu recently said the railways will save Rs 41,000 crore in the next 10 years on energy cost on account of its thrust on solar power generation and electrification. “In the next […] Read more
Trina Solar Hits New Efficiency Record of 24.13% for IBC Mono-crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Updated On Fri, May 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record-breaking n-type mono-crystalline silicon solar cell form Trina Solar was fabricated on a large-sized phosphorous-doped Cz Silicon substrate with a low-cost industrial IBC process, featuring conventional tube doping technologies and fully screen-printed metallization. Trina Solar has announced that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) has set a new record […] Read more