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
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
Hanwha Q Cells to ship 141MW of Solar Modules to Mahindra Group Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Hanwha Q Cells has announced that it has signed an agreement with Mahindra Susten Pvt. Ltd. to supply 141 megawatt solar photovoltaic module. Hanwha Q Cells will ship HSL72 modules, which are produced in company’s production facility in China to the newly established renewable energy arm of the India’s sixth largest conglomerate Mahindra Group. The […] 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
TRACKING THE SUN Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar power has been identified as one of the emerging sectors of future growth. The solar energy is abundant in our country, and India gets normally 300 days of solar radiation in a year. The inexhaustible sun power not only augments energy generation, but also contributes towards the improvement of environment, energy conservation, and additional […] Read more
Things to Consider Before Going Solar Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar panels on the rooftop of Homes were uncommon as recently as a decade ago. But a glut of policies and incentives from government and state has made them commonplace these days. Obviously, worries about climate change have also played a significant role. Solar panels can lower your electric bill and decrease your household’s carbon […] Read more
Atul Arya, Head Energy Systems Division – Panasonic India Updated On Sat, Nov 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy “We see a lot of potential in application of energy storage across Indian Railways.” The solar storage sector has emerged as a wakeful technology wherein it is echoing solar + storage as the next big thing. Amid, government recent helm to pilot MW projects with storage, this sector is rejigging the innovation-driven companies’ stimulus. To […] Read more