Researchers at Australian University discovers new way to make perovskite solar cells Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have found a new way to fabricate high efficiency semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient and cheaper solar electricity. Dr Tom White from the ANU Research School of Engineering stated that the new fabrication method significantly improves the performance of perovskite […] Read more
Solar-powered mobile towers neutralizes naxal’s movement in Jharkhand Updated On Mon, Nov 14th, 2016 by Saurenergy The newly-established solar-powered telecom towers in Jharkhand’s Naxal-hit areas are empowering security forces as well as tribals, and helping to counter the influence of extremists. Not only have they improved the movement of security forces but also allowed them to more effectively neutralize the naxals who had created a reign of terror in the area. […] Read more
Innovations in material facilitates in bringing longer-lasting solar PV panels Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A report from Lux Research suggests that material innovation is ramping up in solar as the industry aims to address the widespread decrease in performance over time that affects photovoltaic (PV) modules. Solar modules degrade over the years, due to environmental factors, causing performance drops and even failures. Such degradation is growing in importance because […] Read more
A low cost Micro Solar Dome to light up households in rural areas Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy A low cost and energy efficient device has been developed to capture sunlight and light up households, particularly in urban slum or rural areas which lack electricity supply. Micro Solar Dome (MSD) has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with N B Institute for Rural Technology. The device has a […] Read more
1 MW of solar plant at Karnataka’s NIT to get commissioned Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Technology – Karnataka (NIT-K) at Surathkal has emerged the front-runner among 31 NITs in the country to have a roof-top solar-power project with an installed capacity of 1 MW. The 1-MW of solar project on the roof of 11 buildings will be formally commissioned on 12th November 2016. K.N. Lokesh, Director […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Thermax and FRENELL bags contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant from NTPC Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Thermax and FRENELL (through its wholly owned subsidiary Novatec Solar Espana, S.L) has bagged contract for Asia’s first integrated solar thermal power plant project at Dadri in Uttar Pradesh from NTPC. The project involves the integration of a concentrated solar field into the Dadri coal fired power station and is expected to be completed by […] Read more
Researchers develop flexible solar panel that can become part of window shades or wallpaper Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy A research team Led by Shashank Priya has developed flexible solar panels that can become part of window shades or wallpaper capturing light from the sun as well as light from sources inside buildings. The solar modules which are said to be less than half-a-millimeter thick are created through a screen-printing process using low-temperature titanium […] Read more
NTPC aims to achieve 10 GW solar portfolio by 2022 Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2016 by Saurenergy National Thermal Power Corporation has announced that it is well on course to meet its target of generating 10-GW solar energy as part of the government’s aim of 100 GW by 2022. Gurdeep Singh, company’s CMD said, “NTPC’s commitment to add 10-GW solar energy out of government’s overall commitment of 100 GW (Solar) is well […] Read more
