Solar Cell-Process, Position and Bazaar Updated On Wed, Apr 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cell or photovoltaic (PV) cell is a semiconductor material, which combines some properties of both metals and insulators making it uniquely capable of converting light into electricity. When light is absorbed by a semiconductor, photons of light can transfer their energy to electrons, allowing the electrons to flow through the material as electrical current. […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE Flags ‘Overstatement’ Of Output Claims By Module Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Mar 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has evaluated over 70,000 power measurements on photovoltaic modules that have been carried out in the institute’s calibration laboratory, CalLab PV Modules, since 2012. In the process, the researchers found that since around 2017, the negative discrepancy between the performance data of the […] Read more
US Faced $5,720/MWdc/Year Potential Revenue Solar Asset Loss Updated On Mon, Mar 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy In 2024, solar assets in the United States faced an average potential revenue loss of $5,720 per MWdc per year, Raptor Maps’ Power Loss dataset revealed. It attributed this to equipment-related underperformance. It said that this marked a 15% increase from 2023 and a 214% surge over the past five years. Raptor Maps’ Power Loss […] Read more
ES Foundry to Supply 300MW of US-Made Solar Cells to Bila Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy ES Foundry, an American company advancing U.S. solar by onshoring crystalline solar cell production, today announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 megawatts (MWs) of high-performance, U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, a domestic solar module manufacturer. The solar cells will be made in Greenwood, South Carolina. This strategic partnership between ES Foundry and Bila […] Read more
Maharashtra: Alpex Solar Wins Rs 45 Crore Order from MSEDCL Updated On Tue, Feb 18th, 2025 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar today announced that it has secured a significant order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (MSEDCL). Valued at Rs 45 crore, the order is part of the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump scheme, a key initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity by providing farmers with access to sustainable solar-powered water pumps. As […] Read more
With Norms In Hand, MNRE Aims To Standardize PV Products Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the “Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025” to set new standards for solar products across India. In its latest notification, the MNRE mandated compliance with Indian Standards (IS) and minimum efficiency criteria for a wide range of solar technologies. The order will come […] Read more
Wafer Process: Reliance-Backed NexWafe GmbH Announces Breakthrough Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe) has announced significant breakthroughs in its solar wafer manufacturing technology. The firm seeks to make ultra-thin, high-efficiency, monocrystalline, low-carbon footprint solar wafers with an energy footprint 40% lower than conventional wafer making. The German company achieved cell efficiencies equivalent to Czochralski (CZ) wafers in a production environment, marking a major milestone. Additionally, […] Read more
Alpex Solar Gets Solar Pump Order In Haryana Under PM-KUSUM Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Alpex Solar, an integrated solar energy solutions company announced securing a fresh order valued at Rs 34.51 crore. The latest contract is for the supply of 1,141 solar pumps to the Haryana Renewable Energy Department (HAREDA) under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme. This follows the company’s recent success in securing two major orders worth Rs […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing Cuts Silicon Use By 88%, Makes Solar Affordable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Globally, solar energy has soared, from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,418.97 GW in 2023, with solar manufacturing projected to exceed demand, making solar more affordable. Solar jobs have followed suit, which have surged to 7.1 million, and global capacity is also expected to see gains, reaching 7,203 GW by 2030. The International Solar Alliance […] Read more
