Vikram Solar bags National Excellence Award 2016 for Roof Top Solar Power Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar received National Excellence Award 2016 for Roof Top Solar Power Projects in the Domestic Solar Module Manufacturers Category by the Government of India. The Award was presented by Piyush Goyal, the Minister of State for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy at the National Workshop on Roof Top Solar Power at Vigyan […] Read more
Adani Green likely to partner with global major SunEdison for $2 billion solar foray: Report Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy is, reportedly considering partnering with global major SunEdison for its $2 billion foray into integrated solar manufacturing. The company has considered to collaboration despite SunEdison’s recent troubles. Jayant Parimal, CEO, Adani Green Energy speaking to ET said “we are also looking at two other companies, Golden Concord Holdings ( GCL ) and […] Read more
Solaria Introduces PowerXT 330Wp and PowerXT 400Wp Modules Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solaria has introduced its PowerXT 330Wp and 400Wp modules optimized for residential and commercial rooftops respectively. Both the modules are targeted at rapidly-growing sector of the clean energy market. The high output modules are built on the company’s proprietary technology – which utilizes an advanced cell interconnect and module production processes. The modules significantly boost […] Read more
MNRE to introduce a policy for solar zones in June Updated On Mon, May 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is gearing up to introduce a policy on solar Zone in June this year. The Solar Zone would be spread over one or more districts of a state. Joint secretary of MNRE , Tarun Kapoor speaking to PTI said “We have been working on a new policy for solar […] Read more
Researchers demonstrate STPVs that converts solar heat into usable electric power Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT demonstrated a device based on a method that enables solar cells to break through a theoretically predicted ceiling on how much sunlight they can convert into electricity. A single-layer cell made of silicon is used for the vast majority of today’s solar panels — the upper limit of these cells is about […] Read more
RENA receives order for it copper plating technology “InCellPlate Cu” from Tier 1 cell producer Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy German equipment maker RENA Technologies has announced that it has received first order for its new high-end copper plating technology “InCellPlate Cu” from a TIER 1 solar cell producer based in China. As a first step RENA will deliver one “InCellPlate Cu” pilot tool, and says that after successful testing line expansion and production ramp-up […] Read more
UNSW engineers set a new world record in solar cell efficiency Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new solar cell configuration that is 34.5 percent efficient at converting unfocused sunlight into electricity. The new solar cell is 44 percent better than the previous record – made by Alta Devices of the USA, which reached 24% efficiency with a larger solar array. […] Read more
Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […] Read more
JA Solar starts mass production of PV panels at its newest manufacturing facility in Xingtai, China Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy JA Solar Holdings has announced that it has started mass production of high performance PV panels at its newest module manufacturing facility in Xingtai, Hebei province, China. The new manufacturing facility of JA Solar is located in the Economic Development District of Xingtai city, has an annual capacity of 1.5 GW with fully automated assembly […] Read more