Heraeus Advanced Metallization Pastes For High Efficiency Solar Cells using Poly-Silicon Passivated Contacts Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highest efficiency solar cell to date with metal contacts on both sides (not IBC) is the TOPCon cell structure developed by Fraunhofer ISE. They currently hold the world record efficiency of 25.8% with an impressive Voc of 724mV [1]. The key differentiator of this cell is the addition of a thin tunnel oxide with […] Read more
Safeguarding & Uplifting Indian Sun – Industry Perspective Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy As Indian Government has laid the ground work for safeguarding the ‘domestic solar photovoltaic module manufacturing industry’ – which seems to be in the back burner for some time. Despite of certain concerns such as safeguarding the interests of manufacturers in SEZs, everybody is waiting, by holding their breath, for the upcoming decision of the […] Read more
Gama Sonic Discovers Morph Technology for Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Thus, since the solar cells are integrated into the fixture, Morph Technology offers the flexibility to utilize curved and uneven surfaces. Upscale outdoor solar lighting solutions maker Gama Sonic has developed a new and innovative technology, termed as Morph Technology, which is able to increase the number of solar cells integrated into light fixtures. The […] Read more
Solar Plants Seek Clarity on GST Rate Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar plants industry seems to be divided with the developers and the manufacturers having distinct views on the advance ruling by the state advance ruling appellate. With Maharashtra and Karnataka’s Advance Ruling authority pegging GST rate for solar plants at 18 percent and 5 percent respectively, the solar industry seems to be in a jam […] Read more
Opus Materials Led-Consortium to Develop Dirt-Repellent Coating for Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Sep 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Cutting edge technology underpinning a new industrial coating could alleviate water wastage in solar energy production Opus Materials Technologies, developers of industrial coatings based on “materials by design” principles, together with a consortium of academics and scientists, are set to transform solar energy generation through the development of a novel dirt-repellent coating for industrial-scale photovoltaic (PV) panels. […] Read more
Indian Smart Cities Shining Brighter with Sun Updated On Wed, Sep 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy A great scientist, thinker, writer and Former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, dreamed of seeing India as a ‘Developed Country’ by 2022 when it celebrates its 75th Independence Day. The roadmap of ‘Smart Cities’ is a part of the ‘India Vision 2020’ which initially designed by the Government of India’s Technology Think Tank […] Read more
Mahindra Susten’s Mobile PV Lab Touches 1 GWp Testing Milestone Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s first mobile solar photovoltaic (PV) testing lab was designed and developed by the Mahindra Susten itself. Leading Solar EPC services company Mahindra Susten has recently completed a milestone of 1 GWp of plant testing. India’s first mobile solar photovoltaic (PV) testing lab was designed and developed by the Mahindra Susten itself. Mahindra Susten is part of […] Read more
Hanergy Bags $130mn Solar Tile Contract from Forest Group Updated On Tue, Sep 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy Hanergy contract intends to bring to use and put together the expertise and the rich sectorial experiences of both companies to optimize Japan’s photovoltaic market. Chinese leading thin film power solution providing MNC, Hanergy has won a USD 130 million contract to build solar roof tiles for Japanese infrastructure conglomerate, Forest Group. The association between […] Read more
‘Solar Mamas’ Graduate Solar Training Programme Updated On Mon, Sep 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The solar training programme included skills needed for the fabrication of solar panels, lights and photovoltaic circuits. Ajmer’s Barefoot College felicitated ‘Solar Mamas’, a group of 45 women from 10 countries on their graduation ceremony of a six-month-long solar training programme. Moreover, the solar training programme included skills needed for the fabrication of solar panels, […] Read more
