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
India as a solar power bright spot helps fill Japan, China slowdown Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy India is expected to double up its solar power capacity outpacing once-booming Japan India may be a bright spot for global solar power markets this year as it adds capacity at a record pace, becoming one of the top regions for panel producers struggling with rock-bottom prices. India is expected to add nearly twice as […] Read more
Tesla to install 70MW solar farm to power its Gigafactory in Nevada: Report Updated On Mon, Jan 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tesla is planning to install 70MW solar farm in a bid to reduce Gigafactory’s dependency on fossil fuel and meet the power needed by the facility Tesla is reportedly planning to power its Gigafactory in Nevada with a 70MW solar farm. Electrek citing a company investor relations document reports that the 70-megawatt solar array installation […] Read more
Aurora Solar Technologies Launches Bifacial Solar Cell Optimization System “Decima Gemini” Updated On Fri, Jan 13th, 2017 by Saurenergy Aurora‘s Bifacial Solar Cell Optimization System, Decima Gemini can accurately measure the bifacial cell’s back-surface field without interference from wafer resistivity variations – a crucial need for this type of application. Aurora Solar Technologies Inc. has announced the launch of an enhanced version of its Decima inline measurement system “Decima Gemini” for quality control of […] Read more
Wuxi Suntech Announced Breakthrough in Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell PERC Technology Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Suntech, one of the world’s leading solar modules manufacturers recently announced that its highest mass production conversion efficiency of multicrystalline silicon solar cell has reached 20%. In recent years, Wuxi Suntech devotes to the technical innovation to improve the conversion efficiency of solar cells. On April 2015, its high-efficiency monocrystalline solar module “HyPro” module was […] Read more
Piyush Goyal Dismisses doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy “We are looking at ensuring that power cost remains affordable in India and within that, as long as quality is maintained in a globally integrated world, we don’t see where the solar power equipment comes from.” Power Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed doubts on quality of Chinese solar power equipment, stating that India is looking at […] Read more
GCL-SI Invests in Vietnam for 600MW Solar Cell Production Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy In the deal, GCL-SI will provide solar cell production equipment, whereas Vina offers plant, supporting facilities along with an experienced management team. GCL System Integration has recently announced its investment in Vina Cell Technology for 600MW solar cell production capacity. Vina Cell Technology Co., Ltd. is a Vietnam-based solar cell manufacturer. With this move GCL-SI […] Read more
Boviet Solar launches New Line of 72-Cell and 60-Cell, High Efficiency Solar Modules for 2017 Updated On Wed, Jan 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Boviet Solar USA has launched a new lineup of high efficiency solar modules for 2017. The new lineup of modules include 60-cell poly and mono modules, 72-cell poly and mono modules, PERC (Passive Emitter Rear Contact) modules, and a new rooftop solar module with built-in rail-less systems. The company will start shipping the modules in […] Read more
Solar Power to Become Economical than Coal by 2025 Updated On Tue, Jan 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy As reported on Bloomberg, solar is expected to get cheaper than coal by 2025 According to the reports, the solar power has become quite cheaper than the coal in various parts of the world. In less than a decade, it’s likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere. In 2016, countries from Chile to the […] Read more
