Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell World Record Updated On Sat, Dec 30th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) established a new world efficiency record for quantum dot solar cells, at 13.4 percent. Colloidal quantum dots are electronic materials and because of their astonishingly small size (typically 3-20 nanometers in dimension) they possess fascinating optical properties. Quantum dot solar cells emerged […] Read more
Columbia Engineers Develop Floating Solar Fuels Rig for Seawater Electrolysis Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy The electrolyzer component of this device is based on a simple, membraneless design that enables efficient operation with high product purity and without active pumping of the electrolyte. In a single hour, more energy from the sun hits the Earth than all the energy used by humankind in an entire year. Imagine if the sun’s […] Read more
Climate Conditions Affect Solar Cell Performance More Than Expected Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers have explored the convergence of two things, location and technology, to come up with a framework for predicting solar panel energy output. Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers can now predict how much energy solar cells will produce at any location worldwide. Surprisingly, they identified that two types of solar cells (silicon and cadmium telluride) […] Read more
China’s Largest Solar-Window Factory in Operation Updated On Fri, Dec 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy Domestically, solar-windows with a total capacity of generating 63 megawatts of electricity have been ordered for building a highway service station in Chengdu and an economic development zone in eastern China’s Anhui Province. A Chinese company has built the country’s largest factory for producing electricity-generating see-through glass, which can be used to turn a whole […] Read more
Schemes launched by the Government to promote Solar Energy in the country Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Raj Kumar Singh, in a written reply to a question on schemes initiated by Government to promote Solar Power in the country, in Lok Sabha today informed that in order to promote solar energy, the Government have launched several schemes in the country. […] Read more
Nestlé to Install 7MW Solar PV Rooftop at Dubai Factories Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The installation of rooftop solar PVis in accordance with Nestlé’s commitment to the RE100 initiative, a global collaborative initiative of influential businesses committed to using 100% renewable energy. Nestlé has signed agreements, witnessed by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), with Yellow Door Energy, Dubai’s leading […] Read more
Concentrating Solar Power Market Expected to Reach 8.9 Billion Dollars by 2025 Updated On Thu, Dec 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Growing electricity demand along with rising investments to augment the efficiency index will provide an impetus to the concentrated solar power market growth. The global concentrated solar power market is predicted to reach USD 8.92 billion by 2025. Increasing awareness about renewable energy along with government regulations to control growing carbon footprint is further propelling […] Read more
Solar Power Industry Welcomes Govt Move to Set Drone Regulations Updated On Wed, Dec 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy According to industry experts say drones, of which usage by civilians was restricted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in 2014, help reduce O&M cost and increase productivity of large solar plants in a significant way. The solar power industry, mainly firms involved in the operation & maintenance (O&M) of solar plants, have […] Read more
Turkish Glass Producer Şişecam Founds Europe’s Second Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2017 by Saurenergy Şişecam aims to increase solar energy glass production and exports, reaching 2.5 million square meters per year, according to reports. With its installed capacity, Şişecam has created the second largest solar power plant in both Europe and Turkey on the roof of the Mersin Flat Glass Factory. Şişecam aims to increase solar energy glass production […] Read more
