UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […] Read more
Delta introduces M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter Updated On Wed, May 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Delta has introduced M80U Photovoltaic (PV) inverter. The company is touting it as the world’s first wall mount 80kW string inverter. The M80U is a grid-tied, 3-phase and transformerless inverter that converts direct current (DC) output from a photovoltaic system into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) with efficiency of 98.8 percent, allowing it to […] Read more
IKEA to install Tennessee’s largest solar rooftop array on its Memphis store Updated On Sat, May 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA has announced plans to install a solar energy system atop its Memphis store opening late Fall 2016. It is said be the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Tennessee. The 271,000 square-foot future IKEA Memphis, including approximately 800 parking spaces, will be built on 35 acres in the […] Read more
ENGIE acquires an 80 percent stake in Green Charge Networks Updated On Wed, May 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy ENGIE has acquired an 80 percent stake in leading battery storage company, the Green Charge Networks. Green Charge, utilizing its advanced patented software algorithms and analytics, deploys, owns, operates, and optimizes battery systems at commercial & industrial (C&I) and public sector customer sites in the US. Both the company did not reveal terms of the […] Read more
Construction Machinery Giant – Caterpillar forays into the Solar Storage and Microgrid Business Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Caterpillar – a known name in construction machinery and generators has forayed into the storage and microgrid markets which combine solar PV and energy storage with the company’s power generation equipment. Bringing along a years of experience in power generation –both in provider of generators and power projects, the company has acceptably sneaked into the […] Read more
Martifer Solar signs DA with Canadian Solar for a 63MW PV plant project in Mexico Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Martifer Solar and its JV MIRE partners have signed a Development Agreement with Canadian Solar for a 63MW solar power project in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The joint venture formed by Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A., Energía ECG, S.A.P.I de C.V. and Ithaca Environmental Ventures Limited to develop projects in Mexico. MIRE began the development of this […] Read more
Vishay Intertechnology introduces new 650 V EF Series devices Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vishay Intertechnology has expanded its portfolio of fast body diode n-channel power MOSFETs with the launch of new 650 V EF Series devices. The 650 V EF Series devices include the Vishay Siliconix SiHx21N65EF, SiHx28N65EF and SiHG33N65EF which according to the company will provide additional voltage headroom for industrial, telecom and renewable energy applications when […] Read more
EGPNA starts construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed PV solar project in Minnesota Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Enel Green Power North America (“EGPNA”), has announced that it has started construction of the Aurora utility-scale distributed photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Minnesota. Aurora will consist of 16 PV plants with a total installed capacity of 150 MWdc1 and will be able to generate over 210 million kWh annually – equivalent to the energy […] Read more
