HEEDING the Call for CYBER SECURITY in Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy This is a challenge, but even more so, it is an opportunity to advance the collective technologies towards the attainment of solar cyber security worldwide. In 2012, a computer virus, dubbed Stuxnet, disabled 1000 of Iran’s 5000 centrifuges, detailing a joint US-Israel cyber security attack on Iran that undermined its nuclear enrichment facilities. In 2014, Unit […] Read more
Sinacon PV Central Inverters Launched in India by Siemens India Updated On Thu, Dec 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy A solar PV inverter converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC). Siemens India launched with Sinacon PV a new generation of photovoltaic (PV) central inverters with an output up to 5,000 kVA. The inverter is part of the Siemens new electrical Balance of […] Read more
Specially Designed for Bifacial Module, SkySmart Tracker Debuts International Market Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy Compared to standard tracking systems, there are six significant advantages of SkySmart. Due to its high energy yield advantage, bifacial modules are becoming widely accepted by the solar PV market. To be responsive to this market trend, Arctech Solar recently launched its innovative SkySmart tracking system. SkySmart is the world’s first tracker that is specially […] Read more
Hydrogen Fuel for Cars One Step Closer to Reality Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The technology, described in a paper in the journal Energy Storage Materials, could be especially useful in rural areas, or to military units serving in remote locations. Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles have designed a device that can use solar energy to inexpensively and efficiently create and store energy, which could be used […] Read more
Air-breathing Battery Could Cut Costs of Renewable Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Nov 24th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power and wind are increasingly popular sources for renewable energy. But intermittency issues keep them from connecting widely to the U.S. grid: They require energy-storage systems that, at the cheapest, run about $100 per kilowatt hour and function only in certain locations. Now MIT researchers have developed an “air-breathing” battery that could store electricity […] Read more
Head to Head: PERC or Mono Half-Cell Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy These innovative new technologies for solar PV systems have the potential to further boost power output and reduce overall costs. The technology of Passivated Emitter and Rear Cells (PERC) originated in 1990s and since then monocrystalline PERC has become increasingly popular due to its great efficiency. On the other hand, Half-cut solar cells are part […] Read more
ADFD & IRENA Started Accepting Applications For Funding Opportunities For Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Facility allocated US$189 million to 19 renewable energy ventures across the globe, covering up to 50 per cent of the project costs. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), is inviting applications for renewable energy projects in developing countries. Within the framework of the ADFD-funded […] Read more
Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin Sets Up Indian Subsidiary Updated On Wed, Nov 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Consultation and monitoring can help developers identify and remedy mistakes during the planning, module production, transport or installation phases. PV Consultancy, Photovoltaik-Institut Berlin (PI Berlin) has established a subsidiary based in Delhi, India. The new company says demand is high in India for services, such as laboratory tests for modules and quality assurance during the […] Read more
Two PV Projects for Pakistan and Brazil Allotted to Siemens Updated On Sat, Nov 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Bahawalpur PV project in Pakistan will have a generation capacity of 100MW, but is also expected to be expanded to a capacity of 300MW in the near future The two PV projects based out in Brazil and Pakistan has been sanctioned for the installation and the German technology company Siemens has received the contract […] Read more
