Fraunhofer ISE, EVG Develop New Solar Cell to Convert 1/3 Sunlight into Power Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Silicon solar cells dominate the global photovoltaic market today with a share of 90 percent. The researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) together with the company EV Group (EVG) have developed a new silicon-based multijunction solar cell, which can convert exactly one-third of the incident sunlight into useful electricity. […] Read more
EnSync Energy Announces Sale of PPA for Honolulu Apartment Building in US Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy This photovoltaic PPA is the first of a two-part energy strategy rollout for the apartment building, with plans to finalize an additional PPA with EnSync Energy to install a solar water heater. EnSync, a leading developer of innovative distributed energy resources (DERs), has announced the sale of a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nuuanu […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Vineet Mittal, Director | Navitas Solar Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Q. Please introduce us to Navitas Solar and also share with us some of the recent past achievements in India? A. Navitas Solar is a dynamic solar energy company based out of India whose business is manufacturing Solar PV Modules, providing turnkey EPC services to Solar PV projects and various solar energy technology applications and […] Read more
NREL Analysis Presents Two Potential Paths to Meeting Residential Solar Cost Reduction Targets for 2030 Updated On Tue, Apr 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Leveraging cost-reduction opportunities in the roof replacement or new construction markets for residential photovoltaic (PV) installations could help the United States meet the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) residential solar photovoltaic cost target by 2030, according to new research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The NREL analysis presents […] Read more
India’s PV Module Manufacturing Sector Needs Serious Attention Updated On Sat, Mar 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy India’s manufacturing sector is set to take a giant leap forward, with the government announcing a slew of measures to boost domestic manufacturing in recent past. As a result, various companies are gearing up to expand their production facilities in India. However, Indian manufacturers continue to face a stiff competition with Chinese and other global […] Read more
Enphase Energy wins Dutch Solar Innovation Award 2018 Updated On Fri, Mar 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Enphase was recognized for its seventh-generation IQ™ microinverters for the Enphase Home Energy Solution with IQ™. Solar microinverters supplier Enphase Energy has received the Dutch Solar Innovation Award 2018 at the Solar Solutions tradeshow held in Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands from March 21-22, 2018. Enphase was recognized for its seventh-generation IQ™ microinverters for the Enphase […] Read more
Canadian Solar Acquires 97.6 MWp Solar Power Project in Argentina Updated On Fri, Mar 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy This project is an important addition to our global late-stage project pipeline, and it represents a milestone of our project development in Argentina, where we see great potential for the growth of solar energy. Canadian Solar has announced the acquisition of a 97.6 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Cafayate, Salta Province, Argentina. The Cafayate […] Read more
Natcore Plans Prototype Demonstration with Major Solar Cell Manufacturer Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Natcore will be participating in the WCPEC conference, which is held every four years and combines the three major international solar conferences that are otherwise held annually. Continuing its new focus on an accelerated prototype development program, Natcore Technology is pleased to announce that a solar cell manufacturer has accepted the Company’s exclusive invitation to […] Read more
Fossil Fuels Dominance Shrank on Renewables’ Cost Reduction, Says BNEF Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report on the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for all the leading technologies states that fossil fuel power is facing an unprecedented challenge in all the three roles it performs in the energy mix – supply of ‘bulk generation’, supply of ‘dispatchable generation’, and provision of ‘flexibility’. After significant reduction in the cost of wind, solar […] Read more
