Ministry of Power and USAID launches portal to promote Net Zero Energy Buildings Updated On Fri, May 27th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of Power with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched country’s first integrated web portal (www.nzeb.in) to promote and mainstream Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB). The portal offers complete information about Net Zero Energy Buildings – that generate as much energy as they use – as well as how to achieve near-zero […] Read more
Heraeus launches two advanced PERC metallization paste series Updated On Thu, May 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Heraeus Photovoltaics has launched two advanced PERC metallization paste series at the SNEC 2016 in Shanghai. The new products, SOL9631, a low-temperature front-side paste for PERC, and SOL326, a low-activity back-side silver tabbing paste, are offered as part of a PERC package. The pastes enable customers and partners of Heraeus to produce PERC cells with […] Read more
Researchers demonstrate STPVs that converts solar heat into usable electric power Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT demonstrated a device based on a method that enables solar cells to break through a theoretically predicted ceiling on how much sunlight they can convert into electricity. A single-layer cell made of silicon is used for the vast majority of today’s solar panels — the upper limit of these cells is about […] Read more
Canadian Solar closes a USD 52 million project financing facility with BayernLB Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar announces that it has closed a £36.4 million (US$52 million) project financing facility with BayernLB to refinance a portfolio of four solar power plants, totaling 40.2 megawatts in the UK. This financing facility with BayernLB is non-recourse project finance, with a term of 17 years. “We are delighted to complete this project financing […] Read more
JinkoSolar modules receives Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has announced that it has become the first Chinese photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturer to have its modules receive Qualification Plus (“Q+”) certification from TUV Rheinland. Q+ certification is the most recent upgraded test certification introduced by TUV Rheinland and is now recommended by the California Energy Commission, which implies that it could become a requirement […] Read more
MNRE sets target for Commercial & Industrial sector for FY 2016-17 Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Grid connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme. The Government has set a target of 40,000 MWp of grid interactive rooftop solar (RTS) PV plants by 2022. These RTS plants will be set up in residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, Government/ PSU sectors ranging from […] Read more
Airbus Defence and Space enters solar cell production contract with MicroLink Devices for next Gen Zephyr HAPS Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Airbus Defence and Space has issued a production contract for MicroLink’s epitaxial liftoff (ELO)-based multijunction solar sheets for use on the new Zephyr S platform. The Zephyr platform is a new class of unmanned air vehicle that operates as a high altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) enabling affordable, persistent, local satellite-like services. The aircraft runs exclusively on […] Read more
Energy, Inc. announces new hardware and software for peak demand management of electricity usage Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy Energy, Inc. has announced new hardware and software that will provide instant, reliable and accurate monitoring of Peak Demand. Heretofore consumer had no way of managing or controlling their Demand charge – a new rate strategy being promoted (and in some instances, required) by electric utilities nationwide. The TED (The Energy Detective)Pro series offers a […] Read more
RENA receives large orders for PERC technology from North American and Indian PV customers Updated On Mon, May 16th, 2016 by Saurenergy RENA Technologies has announced that it has recently received two large orders for wet process equipment in PERC technology from North American and Indian PV-customers in a double digit millions euro range. The company in a statement said that combination of its BatchTex and InOxSide+ offer both independent optimization and best match of front and […] Read more
