This new material keeps solar cells cool while still catching lights Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar cells capture sunlight and turn it into electricity, but most of the surplus energy turns into heat, which actually harms the solar cell and interestingly solar cells are only about 20 percent efficient. Researchers at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA have come out with a technology to keep the solar cells cool. The […] Read more
KERC issues an order revising tariff payable for solar rooftop and small photovoltaic power plants Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has issued an Order revising the tariff payable for Solar Rooftop and small photovoltaic power generation. The revised tariff is applicable for PPA signed on or after 2ndMay 2016 and upto 31st March, 2018 with plants being commissioned during this period. The Commission introduced gross metering for Domestic, Hospital and […] Read more
SunPower to deliver 11.4 MW of solar power systems to power County of Santa Clara in California Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy SunPower has announced that construction has started on 11.4 megawatts (DC) of solar power systems that will power public facility operated by the County of Santa Clara in California. SunPower will construct a total of six systems at County facilities which are expected to be operational by the end of 2016.The County will own the […] Read more
U .S. and Indian solar market to grow at triple-digit rates: GTM Research Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy GTM Research in its recently released Q2 2016 Global Solar Demand Monitor predicts slowdown in several large markets – China, Japan and the U.K , while two other key markets – the U.S. and India will grow at triple-digit rates. The company in its report citing an 11% reduction in feed-in tariff levels and high […] Read more
DEWA Receives 5 bids for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) have received 5 bids from international organizations for the third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The lowest recorded bid at the opening of the envelopes was US 2.99 cents per kilowatt hour. The authority said next step in the bidding process will review the […] Read more
SECI invites bids for 500 MW tender, prompts rooftop solar revolution Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited invites bids for Implementation of 500 MW Grid Connected Roof Top Solar PV System Scheme in different states of India that will double the country’s green energy capacity and can trigger more such projects. Bids for 500 MW of projects will open on June 3, 2016. Bidders should submit […] Read more
Risen Energy announces primary order placements of 175MWp Solar PV Modules by India’s Mytrah Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2016 by Saurenergy Chinese solar module producer Risen Energy has announced the primary order placements of 175MWp Solar PV Modules by India’s Mytrah Energy for dispatch during 2016. Mytrah’s recently received approval of a USD 175 million direct loan facility from Asia Development Bank (ADB) to assist its growth plans within India, which include the option of purchasing […] 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
Orange Renewable signs PPA with SECI for 100-MW solar power project in Maharashtra Updated On Sat, Apr 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy Orange Renewable on Friday signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for development of a 100-MW solar power project in Maharashtra. As per the agreement the 100 per cent subsidiary of Singapore-based AT Holdings Pte, Orange Renewable will develop a 100 megawatt (MW) solar power project under Jawaharlal Nehru […] Read more
