Beyond Silicon: ground-breaking research areas that chuck the Semiconductor Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2016 by Saurenergy One of the research areas of applied science that has seen a lot of promising ideas go down dwindling (and take companies with them) is that of solar photovoltaic cells. But like Edison said, the most certain way to succeed is to try, one more time. New materials are competing silicon based cells with a […] Read more
Edwards Introduces New Smart Thermal Management System Updated On Tue, Oct 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy Edwards at SEMICON Europa launched a new Thermal Management System. Smart Thermal Management System helps semiconductor, flat panel display and solar manufacturers improve their process performance and safety by reducing vacuum/abatement pipework condensation. The new Smart TMS adds feedback control to accurately maintain gas temperature in vacuum pump fore lines and exhaust lines. Unheated lines […] Read more
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
Tesla to team up with Panasonic to collaborate on manufacturing of photovoltaic cell and module production Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Tesla and Panasonic have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which they will begin collaborating on the manufacturing and production of photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules in Buffalo, New York. Under this agreement, which is contingent upon shareholders’ approval of Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla will use the cells and modules in a […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics introduces SOL9641A series silver front-side metallization paste Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Heraeus Photovoltaics has introduced Heraeus SOL9641A series high efficiency silver front-side metallization paste at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The new Heraeus SOL9641A series front-side silver paste raises the conversion efficiency of solar cells by 0.1%. According to the company new metallization paste comes with superior adhesion for PERC cell and is compatible for […] Read more
MNRE Inviting Comments on National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Early this year in July the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) started marking the final seal on a national lab policy to set norms for standardization, testing and certification of renewable energy related products in India, and also define the infrastructure required for the testing centres. We reported that the draft policy document […] Read more
Delighted to see such a positive development in India: Heraeus Photovoltaics Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Germany based Heraeus is one of the leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In a candid […] Read more
MNRE in process of finalizing the draft for National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is in the process of marking the final seal on a national lab policy to set norms for standardization, testing and certification of renewable energy related products in India, and also define the infrastructure required for the testing centres. Expected to be completed within a month’s time, […] Read more
Meet the Ultra-thin photovoltaics that are flexible enough to wrap around a pencil Updated On Wed, Jun 22nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers in South Korea have developed flexible photovoltaic that could power wearable electronics like fitness trackers, smartwatches and smart glasses in future. The ultra-thin photovoltaics are flexible enough to wrap around the average pencil. The researchers have presented the report results in the journal Applied Physics Letters, from AIP Publishing. “Our photovoltaic is about 1 […] Read more
