NREL Develops Switchable Solar Window Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Demonstration device dynamically responds to sunlight by transforming from transparent to tinted while converting sunlight into electricity. Thermochromic windows capable of converting sunlight into electricity at a high efficiency have been developed by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Relying on such advanced materials as perovskites and single-walled carbon […] Read more
Mobisol Successfully Installs Off-Grid Solar Power Plant with 10MW Capacity in East Africa Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Mobisol fights global climate change by offsetting 50,000 tons of CO2 equivalent per year through smart rent-to-own solar power systems. Mobisol, a Germany-based provider of decentralized solar power solutions, has successfully installed a capacity of 10MW and electrified over 500,000 people in East Africa to date. The company fights global climate change by offsetting 50,000 […] Read more
Solar Power in Mumbai College Saves Rs 1.50 lakh on Electricity Bills Since 2015 Updated On Tue, Nov 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The electricity generated from these solar panels is used for tubelights installed in the corridors and the garden of the college premises. In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Changu Kana Thakur College in Mumbai has saved Rs 1.50 lakh in electricity bills since it installed solar panels in May 2015. The college had […] Read more
Glass Microparticles Enhance Solar Cells Efficiency Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy When it comes to manufacturing solar cells, it is crucial to find ways to diminish light reflection from cells and avoid transparent electrode overheating, which prevents solar cells from working properly. Scientists from ITMO University suggested a new solar cell coating that combines features of an electrode and those of a light-trapping structure. The coating […] Read more
JinkoSolar Awarded With The First C2C Certificate By SGS In China Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Not only is this milestone beneficial to Jinko Solar’s commitment towards environmental, health, and safety standards, but is also evidence of SGS’s strong certification abilities Jinko Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry has been awarded the Cradle-to-Cradle (“C2C”) certificate for the first time by SGS in China, according to the company statement. […] Read more
Intersolar Exhibition 2017 to be held from December 5 to December 7 Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Approx. 260 domestic and foreign exhibitors are showcasing their latest products and solutions. The Intersolar exhibition will witness over 100 industry experts from Indian and global solar and energy storage industries and policymakers along with over 500 delegates between December 5 to December 7, 2017 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) Mumbai, India. Intersolar India […] Read more
Expanding Wavelength Range for Solar Energy Conversion Updated On Thu, Nov 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunlight comes in a spectrum, with each color having a different wavelength. Solar cells must absorb light of particular wavelengths, depending on how much energy the cell needs to drive the reaction. Hydrogen gas is a promising “green” fuel. The lightest chemical element, hydrogen is an efficient energy store and could potentially replace gasoline in […] Read more
International Solar Alliance Energizing Future Updated On Wed, Nov 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance celebrated its inception this November, and looks ahead to become a legal entity on 6th December 2017. An Indian initiative to forge a global coalition to harness solar energy, International Solar Alliance was launched at the CoP21 Climate Conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then French President Francois […] Read more
Ionic Solar Cell Could Provide On-Demand Water Desalination Updated On Tue, Nov 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy The use such a mechanism to manufacture a device that would directly desalinate saltwater upon exposure to sunlight. Modern solar cells, which use energy from light to generate electrons and holes that are then transported out of semiconducting materials and into external circuits for human use, have existed in one form or another for over […] Read more
