Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
WISeKey and Bajaj Electricals Partners to create IoT Trusted Platform Updated On Fri, Oct 7th, 2016 by Saurenergy Swiss based cybersecurity company WISeKey and Bajaj Electricals Limited (BEL) has partnered to Create over 100 Million Digital Identities for Consumer and Industrial Products Through WISeLight IoT Platform. Under this partnership WISeKey will create approximately 100 million Digital Identities of the SKUs that Bajaj Electricals has market leadership in the Lighting segment in India. The […] Read more
Infineon acquires Wolfspeed for USD 850 million Updated On Fri, Jul 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Infineon Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Wolfspeed Power and RF division (“Wolfspeed”) of Cree for USD 850 million. The deal also includes the related SiC wafer substrate business for power and RF power. This acquisition will enable Infineon to provide broadest offering in compound semiconductors, it will also reinforce the […] Read more
Silicon Metal Market to be Worth US$3.4 Billion by 2024: TMR Updated On Thu, Jul 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy Silicon metal is derived from quartz, globally it market is highly consolidated and is led by a handful of multinational companies. Transparency Market Research in its report revealed that this has compelled players to focus on product differentiation as well as supply chain integration in order to survive this challenging vendor landscape. The report states […] Read more
“It is not a cup of tea for any manufacturers to produce an inverter which can run for decades without problem” Luke Lu, Director for Indian Business, Sungrow Updated On Sat, Jun 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy A number of companies are integrating photovoltaic inverter and storage technologies. How its cost implication compared to the output efficiency is affecting a change in various types of installations? Inverter is the heart of any solar PV system. It is highly a technology oriented product. It certainly needs an expertise to produce a highly efficient […] 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
‘Graphene’ can solve the Rainy Day Riddle of Solar Power Updated On Fri, Apr 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy Dilemma of solar power working on nights or during inclement weather has given hesitant reasons to rely on this source of green energy. As technology leapfrogs rainy days might also not affect the potential of solar. Researchers are undergoing revolutionary experiments with the wonder material ‘graphene’ (its potential has defined new dimensions in semiconductors too) […] Read more
Mouser is now offering gallium nitride (GaN) solutions from Panasonic Updated On Tue, Mar 29th, 2016 by Saurenergy Mouser Electronics is stocking Panasonic’s gallium nitride (GaN) solutions to meet efficiency and power density needs. Panasonic’s gallium nitride technology can help save energy and reduce system size in a variety of industrial and consumer power-switching systems. GaN solutions comprise power transistors, gate drivers, and evaluation boards that engineers can use to reduce energy loss […] Read more
New Materials can be a breakthrough in Solar Cell Technology Updated On Sat, Jan 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy A Solar PV assemblage is contained 100s to 1000s of solar cells that discretely switch radiant daylight into electrical streams. The normal solar cell is around 15% proficient, which implies almost 85% of the daylight that hits them doesn’t get changed over into power. After considering all the above theories, Scientists have continually been exploring […] Read more
