Ultrathin Solar Cells Reach a Record of Nearly 20% Efficiency Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy C2N has succeeded in trapping sunlight with 20 percent efficiency in a solar cell with an ultrathin absorbing layer of GaAs on nanostructured back mirror Researchers at the Centre de Nanosciences et de Nanotechnologies (C2N), in collaboration in particular with researchers at the German Fraunhofer ISE, have succeeded to trap sunlight efficiently in a solar cell thanks […] Read more
Eastern Railways Trials Passenger Train With Solar Roofs Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division In a landmark move the Eastern Railways recently trialled a Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train with solar panels on its roof between Sahibgunj and Jamalpur in its Malda division from […] Read more
Indian Oil Tenders for Solar Plants at WRPL Stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Indian Oil Corporation has issued a tender for setting up of 230 kWp solar systems at various WRPL stations in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for setting up of 230 kWp grid-interactive solar PV systems at various Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) stations […] Read more
Scientists Discover Key Factors in How Some Algae Harness Solar Energy Updated On Wed, Aug 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scientists have discovered how diatoms – a type of algae that produce 20 percent of the Earth’s oxygen – harness solar energy for photosynthesis. The Rutgers University-led discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could help lead to more efficient and affordable algae-based biofuels and combat climate change from fossil fuel burning. […] Read more
Neoen Bags Two Solar Projects Worth 108 MW in Europe Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Neoen has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. Neoen, one of the world’s leading and fastest-growing independent producers of exclusively renewable energy has announced that it has been awarded two solar projects in Portugal and France worth a total combined capacity of 108 MW. […] Read more
Vattenfall to Build Hybrid Wind-Solar-Storage Project in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vattenfall will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. Swedish state-owned power company, Vattenfall has announced that it will be building a new hybrid energy park, consisting of solar panels, wind turbines and storage at Haringvliet in the Netherlands. The total capacity […] Read more
CARE Downgrades Outlook of 11 Telangana Solar Firms Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy After CRISIL, Indian ratings agency CARE has downgraded the outlook of 11 solar companies in the wake of AP order to review PPAs. Care Ratings has revised its outlook to negative on the borrowing programs of 11 solar power producers. The agency did so due to delayed payment to the solar firms by distribution companies in Telangana […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Solar Cable for 50 MW Solar Plant in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy BHEL has tendered for 700 km solar cable for the MAHAGENCO 50 MW solar PV power project under development in Maharashtra Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for the procurement of 4 sqm solar cable for the MAHAGENCO 50 MW solar PV power project under development in Kaudgaon, Maharashtra. The scope of […] Read more
Portugal Awards World’s Lowest Cost Solar Contract Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Portugal has for now become the country with the world’s lowest-cost solar PV contract. After it offered contracts worth just €14.76/MWh Portugal has for now become the country with the world’s lowest-cost solar PV contract. After the European nation offered the lowest ever contracts worth just €14.76 per Megawatt Hour (MWh), or $16.54 per MWh in the […] Read more
