Potassium Offers Perovskite-Based Solar Cells an Efficiency Boost Updated On Mon, Apr 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy A simple potassium solution could boost the efficiency of next-generation solar cells, by enabling them to convert more sunlight into electricity. An international team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge found that the addition of potassium iodide ‘healed’ the defects and immobilised ion movement, which to date have limited the efficiency of cheap […] Read more
ISA to Create Ecosystems for Startups in Solar Innovations Updated On Mon, Apr 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy With the help of global corporates, we expect this transformative action to be undertaken on ground, resulting in access to light for the 1 billion unconnected people, said Upendra Tripathy. India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) will create ecosystems for startups in solar innovations by enabling incubation, partnerships, access to finance and standards. The task force, set up […] Read more
Sunseap Gets Approval for 168-MWp Solar Farm in Vietnam Updated On Sat, Apr 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy The project is reckoned to be one of the largest solar projects where the land has already been handed over to commence the phase 1 of the project. Sunseap International, a subsidiary of Singapore clean energy company Sunseap Group, gets approval for a 168MWp solar farm in Vietnam. The construction of the farm is likely […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, teamtechnik Find Possibility to Connect High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Apr 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The results of the joint research project ‘KleVer’ showed that the adhesive technology is ready for the market and can be used as an alternative to the widespread soft soldering interconnection technology. The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and teamtechnik, an international leader in production technology, in a joint research reported that it […] Read more
America’s Top Cos Solar Investment Surge in Record Amount, says SEIA Report Updated On Mon, Apr 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Large corporations have found that going solar not only benefits the environment, but also their bottom-line, satisfying both shareholders and customers alike, said Abigail Ross Hopper. Highlighting America’s leading corporate solar installers, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in its report ‘Solar Means Business 2017’ said that America’s top companies are investing in solar in […] Read more
India Invites Azerbaijan to Join International Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Apr 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Although Azerbaijan is not located between the two tropics but the country has large amount of sunlight for major part of the year. India has invited Azerbaijan to join International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a partner company, a common platform for cooperation among sun-rich countries lying fully or partially between the Tropics of Cancer and […] Read more
Yamaha upgrades its Solar Power Plant in Chennai Updated On Fri, Apr 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy With addition of 1100 KW, Yamaha’s total capacity in the Chennai plant has increased to 1450 KW, and has plans to increase the total capacity to 3500KW by the end of 2018. Yamaha Motor India Group, a sister concern of Yamaha Motor, Japan, has installed 1100 KW rooftop solar power plant at Chennai. The plant […] Read more
Everstone Group, Lightsource BP Form 50:50 JV to Invest in Indian Green Infrastructure Updated On Thu, Apr 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The newly formed JV will provide the funds with the financial and strategic resources of the partners aiming to create successful green energy businesses in partnership with local management teams. Indian private equity fund Everstone Group and British solar parks developer Lightsource BP has formed a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) called ‘EverSource Capital’ to jointly […] Read more
Japan Researchers Develop Super-Thin Solar Cell Patches Updated On Wed, Apr 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Researchers at Riken Research Institute and Toray Industries Inc. have developed photovoltaic cells that are just 3 micrometers think and can withstand temperature of about 100 degree Celsius without getting damaged. A super-thin organic solar cell that can be heat-printed onto clothes just like T-shirt designs has been developed by a group of Japanese researchers. […] Read more
