BACKSHEETS Selecting the Right Materials for Solar Modules & EVA Updated On Sat, Jan 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy From cells to glass to encapsulant to backsheets, each component of a solar panel is relevant to performance and plays an important role in a PV panel. By definition, Backsheet is a film that protects the solar cell from severe environmental conditions. A solar backsheet is the last layer at the bottom of the solar […] Read more
Agfa and Ferbatt Sign Agreement For Distribution Of Solar PV Backsheet Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Most solar PV panels use polyester films on their backside to electrically insulate and protect the solar cells and components. Since its launch in April 2017 at the SNEC Exhibition in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Agfa’s UNIQOAT backsheet film has enjoyed great interest from the global photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing industry. To respond […] Read more
Donald Trump’s Tariff on Imported Solar Panels Will Cost 23,000 Jobs: SEIA Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The Donald Trump administration has decided to slap a whopping 30 percent tariff on solar cells and washing machines imported from China. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has stated that the 30 percent tariffs on imported solar panels and cells will cost the United States 23,000 jobs. Angered by the Trump’s decision, the trade […] Read more
Mexico Slams Donald Trump’s Decision on Solar Panels Tariff Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Donald Trump has said the tariffs are going to help U.S. manufacturers. His administration has imposed an immediate tariff of 30 percent on most imported solar modules, with the rate declining before phasing out after four years. Mexico has stated that it regrets the Donald Trump’s decision not to exclude it from tariffs on imported […] Read more
Center Should Resolve Issues Pertaining To Policy: Vikram Solar CEO Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy Vikram Solar had closed 2014-15 with a turnover of 623 crores, 910 crore in 2015-16 and 1,659 crores in 2016-17. This shows a compounded annual growth rate of 54 percent over the past five years. In order to boost the solar energy sector growth, the central government should step up and take valuable decisions to […] Read more
String Inverters – Igniting the Solar Market in 2018 Updated On Thu, Jan 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector is catapulting a holistic approach in the overall technology world. Especially ‘Solar Power’ which has a GW trail to his name is seen as the next big revolution in renewable energy sector. The power demands in future will become ruthless and Government is writing subpoena for Solar Experts and companies to […] Read more
IHS Markit: Global Solar Installations to Pass 100GW in 2018 Updated On Wed, Jan 17th, 2018 by Saurenergy Market analyst IHS Markit has issued its first forecast for 2018 installations. It expects the global market to surpass the 100 GW mark for the first time ever, hitting 108GW. IHS Markit is predicting another recording breaking year for solar in 2018, forecasting installations to hit 108 GW by the end of the year. The […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Your Solar System May Not be Performing to its Full Potential Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy By: Sorrebh Samdani, P.E., Applications Engineering Manager, infiswift Understanding solar system performance is complicated because it has a complex relationship with weather and equipment configuration. You may generate more energy than a previous year and more than the installer promised, but that doesn’t mean the system is performing to its full potential. It could still […] Read more
Tesla Begins Solar Rooftop Tiles Manufacturing in Buffalo Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy More than twelve Tesla workers, including Musk and Chief Technical Officer JB Straubel, had the solar rooftops introduced on their homes a year ago as a feature of an underlying test case program. Tesla announced it has started manufacturing its premium solar rooftop tiles at the organization’s Buffalo, New York industrial facility, a month ago […] Read more
