Yingli Partners with ECN and Tempress to Facilitate Mass Production of IBC n-type solar cells Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy The production of IBC cells in Yingli’s industrial pilot line proves that the commercial production of efficient IBC n-type solar cells is feasible on short term. Yingli Green Energy has announced that it has produced the first interdigitated back contact (IBC) n-type solar cells based on 6-inch wafers at an industrial pilot line within […] Read more
Chinese Scientists Developing All-Weather Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Tang’s team and one led by Yang Peizhi, a professor with Yunnan Normal University, developed a solar cell using a crucial material called long persistent phosphor (LPP), which can store sunlight energy in the day and harvest it in darkness. A photovoltaic revolution is taking place with the emergence of new solar cells. Chinese scientists […] Read more
Cheap Chinese Imports Burn Domestic Solar Cell, Module Makers Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar cell and module makers were hoping for incentives to scale up production, but it seems like Union Budget disappointed them. Indian solar cells and modules manufacturers have not able to cash in on the opportunity of rising solar power installations thanks to Chinese competition. Between April and October 2016, India imported solar power material […] Read more
Aurora’s Decima Gemini Bifacial Solar Cell Optimization System Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: Aurora Solar Technologies has introduced an enhanced version of its Decima inline measurement system for quality control of bifacial solar cells during production. Bifacial solar cells have an open and active backside which enables collection of reflected light available from the earth, rooftops, etc. generating up to 25% more energy than traditional cells. […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more
Monocrystal launches new EFX-9X Series Aluminum Metallization Paste for PERC Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Monocrystal EFX-9X series is an advanced solution for a dot laser pattern delivering an impressive PERC solar cell performance. Monocrystal has announced the launch of its new EFX-9X series aluminum metallization paste for Passivated Emitter Rear Contact (PERC) solar cells, specially designed for a dot laser pattern. The new optimized paste content does not damage […] Read more
Meyer Burger Receives Orders for Solar Cells and PV Equipment Totaling about CHF 19 million Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2017 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger has been awarded with a CHF 19 million order for its MB PERC upgrade solar cells technology. Meyer Burger has received orders for a total amount of about CHF 19 million for its industry leading MB PERC upgrade solar cells technology, SiNA cell coating systems and DW 288 diamond wire cutting equipment from […] Read more
Heavy Industries Minister inaugurates BHEL’s Solar Cells, Module Production Lines Updated On Sat, Jan 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and 105 MW solar cells manufacturing lines to start operation in Bengaluru Heavy Industries Minister Anant Geete has inaugurated BHEL’s 200 MW solar module and upgraded 105 MW solar cell lines in Bengaluru. “BHEL’s state-of-the-art 200 MW solar photovoltaic module manufacturing line and upgraded 105 MW solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing […] Read more
Solar-Tectic Receives Patent For Perovskite Thin Film Tandem Solar Cell From US Patent Office Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy There have been reports of perovskite/germanium tandem solar cells, remarkably there have been none on perovskite/crystalline germanium thin-film tandem solar cells. Solar-Tectic has announced that its patent application for a germanium perovskite thin film tandem solar cell has been allowed by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Recently perovskite materials have gained much attention as […] Read more
