NREL’s Quantum Dot Research Yields Greater Control Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed new designer quantum dot systems with greater control over beneficial properties for photo-electrochemical and photovoltaic solar applications. The scientists were able to chemically modify lead sulfide (PbS) quantum dot surfaces so that their ionization energy– the amount of energy needed to […] Read more
Photovoltaics and batteries: an expensive combination Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power can cover up to 40% of the electricity needs of a typical Belgian household. Going beyond that level becomes really expensive: using batteries coupled with solar panels would be twice as expensive as using the power grid. It is one of the conclusions from a research by ULB researchers recently published on Applied […] Read more
SMA Introduces New Inverter for Commercial PV Solutions Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new SOLID-Q 50 inverter is designed to return highest yields in commercial PV applications. All components of the SOLID-Q 50 inverter are designed and tested to excellently meet the environmental conditions in India. SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has expanded its portfolio with the SOLID-Q 50 PV inverter. The new string-inverter offers unmatched performance […] Read more
Congress VP Rahul Gandhi visits Sun Power research center and Tesla factory in US Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Rahul Gandhi has visited a research centre in California and interacted with scientists to understand the utility of solar power for India. Rahul Gandhi has visited a research centre in California and interacted with scientists to understand the utility of solar power for India. Gandhi, 47, spent several hours at Sun Power and sought information […] Read more
Sunpreme launches next generation Maxima HxB series modules with BiFacial 400W, 1500V product Updated On Wed, Sep 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sunpreme Maxima HxB series modules has a high-power rating of 400W STC, 440W with 10% backside Bifacial boost, a benchmark low thermal coefficient of -0.26%/C and a voltage rating of 1500V. Sunpreme has commercially released its HCT-platform based Maxima HxB-400 product. This product incorporates half-cell design with an anodized frame around the double glass construction. […] Read more
Ingeteam Wins Contract to Supply 1.17 GWp of Inverters for the World’s Largest Photovoltaic Plant Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Management of Ingeteam Power Technology expressed its satisfaction with the contract award, emphasizing the fact that “the signing of this contract is the fruit of all the hard work put in right from the outset. Ingeteam Power Technology has been awarded the supply contract for the world’s largest photovoltaic plant, being built by Sterling […] Read more
UP With The Sun Indian Food Industry Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Food industry is an important sector in every economy, and India is no exception. The food industry in India plays an important role in the country’s economic development as a result of the vital linkages and synergies that it promotes between the industrial and the agricultural sector, the two most important sectors in the Indian […] Read more
Ingeteam Supplies 150 MW of PV Inverters for Brazil Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Brazil has acquired two different configurations of the 1,500 Vdc Inverter Station solution developed by Ingeteam. Ingeteam has recently supplied its equipment for a solar PV generation project in Brazil. This PV inverter supply, totaling 150 MW, is directed at a project comprising five solar plants, each with an installed capacity of 30 MW. For […] Read more
POWER OPTIMIZER: Smart Module Technology Updated On Mon, Sep 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power technology isn’t a new discovery; in fact, it was discovered way back in 1800 when Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel—a nineteen-year old French scientist—was experimenting with an electrolytic cell composed of two metal electrodes. He was surprised as he discovered that the materials would emit energy when exposed to light. That was when PV effect came […] Read more