1366 Tech & Hunt Perovskite Tech Announce Merger to Form CubicPV Updated On Wed, Jun 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Massachusetts-headquartered silicon wafer maker 1366 Technologies, Inc. and Dallas-based solar technology company Hunt Perovskite Technologies, L.L.C (HPT) announced yesterday that they have merged their businesses to form a new company called CubicPV — a name that evokes the shared cubic crystal structure of both silicon and perovskite. The merger combines two disruptive technologies – 1366’s Direct […] Read more
Bill Gates-Backed US Firm to Pour $300 M in India’s Module Production Updated On Wed, Jun 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based 1366 Technologies has plans to invest $300 million to set up a 2 GW solar wafer and cell manufacturing facility in India under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. The firm produces silicon wafers by casting them in their ultimate shape directly in a mold, rather than the prevailing standard method in which wafers are […] Read more
Solis Seminar, Episode 24: PV Panel Micro-Crack Problems and Identification Methods Updated On Fri, Jun 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The last Solis Seminar introduced the problem of PID effect and its solutions. This seminar will give details on the causes of cell micro-cracks, how to identify them and ultimately prevent them. PID effect, micro-cracks, and hot spots are three important factors that can affect the performance of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. Among them, PID […] Read more
Solis Seminar- Solution For PID Recovery Updated On Fri, Jun 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Potential Induced Degradation (PID) is a phenomenon which affects some PV modules with crystalline Si cells and leads to gradual deterioration of performance. The degradation can be as much as 30% or more after a few years. Some module manufacturers are already working to develop countermeasures by using new materials, but the general trend to […] Read more
LONGi Bags Top Performer & Achiever Awards at PVEL and RETC Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy China-based major in solar cells and modules, LONGi Solar has bagged awards and recognition for PV module reliability and performance from two different testing labs— PVEL and RETC. LONGi received the ‘2021 Top Performer’ rank by PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), a leading independent test lab for the downstream solar industry. The company has won this […] Read more
Solex & Jinchen Sign MoU for 1.2 GW PV module production line in Surat Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gujarat-headquartered solar PV manufacturer Solex Energy Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for acquiring 1.2 GW of solar module production equipment from China’s Jinchen Machinery, as it plans to expand output. The first phase of 600 MW will be commissioned by October-2021 and the work for the second phase of 600 MW will start immediately as […] Read more
UK Study shows storing Perovskite Materials at Low Temp extends lifespan Updated On Tue, Jun 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy In a paper published this year, researchers at the University of Sheffield, UK, describe a novel method to add three to four more months to the average lifespan of perovskite materials, thereby throwing light on new ways to cut down wastage in the manufacture of solar cell technologies. Entitled Perovskites on Ice: An Additive-Free Approach to […] Read more
Jakson Group Launches 21% Efficient Helia Series PV Module Updated On Fri, May 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Jakson Group, a leading solar player in India, has announced the launch of “The Helia Series”, a range of indigenously developed Ultra-Modern, high output PV modules using A+ category half-cut MonoPERC solar cells. The Helia series will be available in both monofacial and bifacial categories, with variants ranging from 120, 132, 144, and 156 half-cut […] Read more
APTEL Asks KERC to Decide Compensation owed to Fortum by DISCOMs Updated On Wed, May 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recently gave a judgement in favour of Fortum Solar India Private Limited after the solar power developer petitioned it, seeking compensation from various DISCOMs. The full judgement can be read here. The tribunal not only directed the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) to determine the incremental tariff payable to Fortum, […] Read more
