Beyond Silicon: ground-breaking research areas that chuck the Semiconductor Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy One of the research areas of applied science that has seen a lot of promising ideas go down dwindling (and take companies with them) is that of solar photovoltaic cells. But like Edison said, the most certain way to succeed is to try, one more time. New materials are competing silicon based cells with a […] Read more
Innovations in material facilitates in bringing longer-lasting solar PV panels Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A report from Lux Research suggests that material innovation is ramping up in solar as the industry aims to address the widespread decrease in performance over time that affects photovoltaic (PV) modules. Solar modules degrade over the years, due to environmental factors, causing performance drops and even failures. Such degradation is growing in importance because […] Read more
ACWA Power launches new clean energy division to capitalize on the MENA market potential Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy ACWA Power is all set to launch a new clean energy company to accelerate growth of its current renewable energy portfolio of 1 GW and capitalize on the rapidly growing market potential for renewable energy in emerging markets. According to UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2015, US$266 billion was invested globally in renewable power capacity, […] Read more
A low cost Micro Solar Dome to light up households in rural areas Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A low cost and energy efficient device has been developed to capture sunlight and light up households, particularly in urban slum or rural areas which lack electricity supply. Micro Solar Dome (MSD) has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with N B Institute for Rural Technology. The device has a […] Read more
1 MW of solar plant at Karnataka’s NIT to get commissioned Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal has emerged the front-runner among 31 NITs in the country to have a roof-top solar-power project with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The 1-MW of solar project on the roof of 11 buildings will be formally commissioned on 12th November 2016. K.N. Lokesh, Director […] Read more
India speeds up the installation of canal solar program Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy With 11 MW of grid-connected solar PV on canal banks and canal tops has now been commissioned, India is all set to achieve its target of canal solar program. The Mercom Capital research shows that 1965 MW of a targeted 12000 MW of solar has been commissioned in India so far this financial year, leading […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Adani’s solar module to cost 10-12% more than imported version: Report Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells from the house of Adani Group developed under Make in India initiative will reportedly cost higher. Jayant Parimal-Renewable Energy Business CEO, Adani Group speaking to ET said Solar modules and solar photovoltaic cells will be 10-12% higher than the imported versions available in the market. Early this year in […] Read more
APEPDCL to provide EMI scheme on Rooftop Solar Power Net Metering Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited (APEPDCL) with collaboration with Andhra Bank is planning to introduce bank loan system for the people interested to avail Rooftop Solar Power Net Metering (RSPNM). Under the new loan system, the applicants will be provided with a bank loan and the EMI amount will be collected as […] Read more
