Solar by far the Leading Power Generating Tech Installed in 2019: BNEF Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has revealed that solar PV dominated as the main new power-generating technology source added to grids around the world in 2019. A new report has revealed that solar photovoltaics (PV) dominated as the main new power-generating technology source added to grids in dozens of countries ranging from Australia, to India, Italy, Namibia, […] Read more
Tin Monosulfide Crystal Opens Pathway for Next Gen Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Sep 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists has developed a new process for the fabrication of crystal Tin Monosulfide, which opens the door for it to be introduced in PV cells Tin Monosulfide (SnS) has long been considered a potential alternative to the sometimes rare, expensive and toxic materials used in today’s solar photovoltaic cells. And now, a […] Read more
Recycling, The Coming Challenge For Solar Panels Updated On Tue, Sep 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy With Global Solar Capacity crossing 600 GW this year, the industry can no longer afford to ignore the issue of recycling faulty or retiring solar panels. The 600 GW milestone for solar might have passed by unannounced this year, but it is a huge milestone, and 2020 might still end with close to 650 GW […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells, Coming Soon To a Product Near You Updated On Mon, Aug 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Perovskites, named after Russian mineralogist Lev Perovski who discovered the base material over 170 years ago in the Ural Mountains of Russia are found abundantly in the earth’s mantle and sometimes, surface deposits even. They have now found an interesting and potentially breakthrough application in solar power generation technology. Different from the traditional silicon wafers […] Read more
MNRE Issues Specifications for Tech Neutral Lithium Batteries for Solar off-Grid Applications Updated On Thu, Aug 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued new draft specifications for use of technology neutral lithium batteries in off-grid solar applications in different MNRE schemes. Stakeholders have been requested to submit […] Read more
A Wireless Device Creating Fuel From Sunlight, CO2 and Water Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, CO2, and water into a carbon-neutral fuel, without any additional electricity. Researchers have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into a carbon-neutral fuel, without requiring any additional components or electricity. The device, developed by a team from the University of […] Read more
Solar Additions Down 64 Percent Q-o-Q in Q2 2020: Bridge to India Updated On Wed, Aug 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in Q2 2020, down sharply at 64 percent QoQ due to COVID related constraints. India added just 351 MW of solar power generation capacity in the second quarter of the fiscal i.e. Q2 2020, taking the total installed capacity to 38,377 MW by June 30, […] Read more
Aug 21 CEA Report Points To Massive Problems in Solar Project Pipeline Updated On Sun, Aug 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A report released by India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on August 21, indicates some huge issues for the ‘pipeline’ of solar (and wind) projects. Looking at the delays and reasons for these delays in many cases, and the evolving situation on the ground,it becomes amply clear that the 2022 target of 175 GW is at […] Read more
India’s Stuttering Solar Progress Grinds To a Halt With COVID-19 Updated On Thu, Aug 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Two latest reports by independent research agencies in the Indian renewable energy segment have revealed that the first half of the year (H1 2020) only saw a total of between 1 GW and 1.3 GW of new solar installations in India. While the full year installations expected to reach 3.5 GW (4.5 GW with rooftop) […] Read more
