Solar Can Go Subsidy Free in China, Finds Study Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a study that puts the incredible drop in solar prices in context, a study by researchers in China and Sweden has concluded that 344 prefecture level Chinese cities can afford to buy solar powered electricity at a price lower than the existing grid. The paper was published in Nature Energy, a British peer reviewed […] Read more
Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […] Read more
Diageo Commits to a Renewable Future in Africa Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Diageo will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are carbon and water-efficient British multinational alcoholic beverages company, Diageo has announced that it will invest GBP 180 million in renewable energy resources across its sites in Africa to ensure that it breweries are the […] Read more
India Mulls Subsidies for Battery Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government is in the process of zeroing down a direct subsidy plan for battery manufacturing in the country. The government is working on a direct subsidy plan of about Rs 700 crores which will aim to attract Indian as well as foreign firms to play a part in domestic manufacturing of batteries. Benefits such […] Read more
DEWA Cooperates With Stanford University for R&D in Solar Energy Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy DEWA has announced its cooperation with Stanford University for research and development in the field of solar energy. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its cooperation with Stanford University in a number of research and development fields including radiation cooling to improve the efficiency and performance of solar panels, utilisation of autonomous […] Read more
Low-Cost, Eco-friendly Solar Cells Made Possible Using Kumkum Dye Updated On Mon, Jul 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researchers has developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum in India. A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. According to the research published […] Read more
Duke Energy Acquires 200 MW Solar Plant in Texas from 8minute Energy Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Duke Energy Renewables is expanding its solar energy portfolio by acquiring the 200-MW Holstein solar project from 8minute solar energy in Nolan County, Texas Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is expanding its solar energy portfolio by acquiring the 200-MW Holstein solar project from 8minute Solar Energy. The project, located in Nolan County, Texas, […] Read more
Renewable Energy From Recycling Plastics Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Researchers have found a method of recycling plastics to create carbon nanotubes, which conduct heat and electricity but also help reduce plastic waste A team of researchers from Swansea University in the UK has found a method of recycling plastics to create high value materials such as carbon nanotubes, which can not only conduct heat and […] Read more
Hanergy’s MiaSolé Sets Large Area Flexible PV Efficiency Record at 17.44% Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hanergy has announced that its US-based subsidiary Miasole’s large area flexible CIGS PV module has been rated with the highest efficiency in its class. One of the world’s largest thin-film power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group has announced that Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, a German-based solar energy testing laboratory, has rated […] Read more
