Are Indian Solar Module Makers Ready for ALMM For Solar Cells? Updated On Tue, Nov 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in October 2024 released a draft proposal to include domestic solar cell production under its Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), inviting responses from industry stakeholders. Soon after the announcement, a number of Indian module makers have announced starting new solar cell lines. However, this […] Read more
Alpex Set To Add 1.6 GW Solar Cells Manufacturing Plant At Uttar Pradesh Updated On Fri, Oct 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Greater Noida-based solar module manufacturer Alpex Solar has received shareholder approval for its expansion plans to add 1.6 GW of capacity through a new solar cell plant. The company has announced an investment of Rs. 642 crores to establish this 1.6 GW solar cell manufacturing facility. This move into solar cell production complements Alpex Solar’s […] Read more
Korean Varsity Finds Way To Increase Efficiency Of Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy Tin halide perovskites (Sn-HPs) are promising materials for next-generation solar cell technology. However, they still face issues related to stability and conversion efficiency, requiring addressal. Recently, researchers from Korea revealed that using a special additive namely “4-phenylthiosemicarbazide “can significantly enhance the performance and durability of Sn-HP-based solar cells by controlling crystal formation, passivating defects, and […] Read more
How US Import Barrier On Chinese Solar Cells Can Change Trade Game? Updated On Wed, May 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The recent trade barriers imposed by the United States (US) against the imports of Chinese solar equipment like solar cells has triggered speculations on the overall global trades of clean energy equipment. The Joe Biden led government recently triggered a new controversy by increasing the imports tariffs for solar cells for upto 50 percent and […] Read more
US Slaps 50% tariffs On Chinese Solar Cells Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In its continuing efforts to build, and protect existing US solar manufacturers from Chinese imports, US President Joe Biden has announced a series of tariffs directed towards Chinese goods, including solar cells. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, solar cells – whether assembled or not into modules – tariffs will increase from […] Read more
NUS Researchers Invent New Triple-Junction Tandem Solar Cells With Higher Efficiency Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy National University of Singapore (NUS) scientists developed a triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell. These cells achieved a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm. It claims to be one of the best-performing triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cells thus far. The team engineered a new […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells Can Emerge An Alterative To Gallium In Space: Study Updated On Wed, Feb 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is developing perovskite solar cells tailored for space applications, with a specific emphasis on enhancing performance and economy for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. LEO satellites often rely on solar panels as their primary power source, capturing sunlight during orbital solar exposure for sustained operation. These panels enhance weight […] Read more
Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 26 Percent Efficiency: Researchers Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States (US) based team led by Northwestern Chemistry and Northwestern Engineering researchers have recently developed a method that moves hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) closer to industry adoption and widespread use. The organic-inorganic hybrid (PSCs) solar cells have shown promise to produce renewable solar energy. In small samples, they have achieved a solar […] Read more
LONGi Develops Silicon Solar Cells With 27.09% Efficiency Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Read more
