Heraeus Advanced Metallization Pastes For High Efficiency Solar Cells using Poly-Silicon Passivated Contacts Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The highest efficiency solar cell to date with metal contacts on both sides (not IBC) is the TOPCon cell structure developed by Fraunhofer ISE. They currently hold the world record efficiency of 25.8% with an impressive Voc of 724mV [1]. The key differentiator of this cell is the addition of a thin tunnel oxide with […] Read more
Gama Sonic Discovers Morph Technology for Solar Cells Updated On Wed, Sep 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy Thus, since the solar cells are integrated into the fixture, Morph Technology offers the flexibility to utilize curved and uneven surfaces. Upscale outdoor solar lighting solutions maker Gama Sonic has developed a new and innovative technology, termed as Morph Technology, which is able to increase the number of solar cells integrated into light fixtures. The […] Read more
High Wind, Solar Potential in Goa: GCCI Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy A hybrid wind and solar power unit with a capacity of 4 KW has been installed at Verna, Goa to study and showcase the benefits of using the hybrid turbine. Though like any coastal area of Indian subcontinent, Goa has immense wind and solar energy potential but its industry body Goa Chamber of Commerce and […] Read more
CSML Assigns Rooftop Solar Installation to BHEL Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy CSML is expecting BHEL to complete the 5.7 crore work within six months after which an annual maintenance contract for five years adds up. Cochin Smart Mission (CSML) has signed a deal with Bharat Heavy Electronics (BHEL) for the installation of rooftop solar systems on select government buildings. As a part of the smart city […] Read more
India to Fetch 18% Power from Renewable Energy by 2022: Moody’s Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Moody’s report also suggested that India as an aggressive seeker of reliance on the renewable energy segment is taking positive steps to align its power generation mix with its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. India’s installed renewable energy capacity might contribute 18 percent of the total electricity generation mix by the year […] Read more
Shapoorji Pallonji Examines Solar Development Possibility in Uzbekistan Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy Shapoorji Pallonji is examining the possibilities of a solar power station in the renewable energy-longing country. Uzbekistan, after eyeing to harness sunlight for its power requirements, is now projecting possibilities to have solar power plants to the tune of 50-100 MW. Leading Indian infrastructure company, Shapoorji Pallonji is examining the possibilities of a solar power […] Read more
PROINSO, Joules Power Win Asian Power Award for Bangladesh’s 28 MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Sep 25th, 2018 by Saurenergy PROINSO has completed this 28MWp project in Teknaf, Bangladesh in partnership with Joules Power (JPL). UK-headquartered PROINSO has won the Asian Power Award 2018 for the 28MWp utility scale project in Bangladesh under the category of “Solar Power Project of the Year – Bangladesh”. PROINSO has completed this 28MWp project in Teknaf, Bangladesh in partnership […] Read more
Solar Plants Seek Clarity on GST Rate Updated On Mon, Sep 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar plants industry seems to be divided with the developers and the manufacturers having distinct views on the advance ruling by the state advance ruling appellate. With Maharashtra and Karnataka’s Advance Ruling authority pegging GST rate for solar plants at 18 percent and 5 percent respectively, the solar industry seems to be in a jam […] Read more
Opus Materials Led-Consortium to Develop Dirt-Repellent Coating for Solar Panels Updated On Fri, Sep 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Cutting edge technology underpinning a new industrial coating could alleviate water wastage in solar energy production Opus Materials Technologies, developers of industrial coatings based on “materials by design” principles, together with a consortium of academics and scientists, are set to transform solar energy generation through the development of a novel dirt-repellent coating for industrial-scale photovoltaic (PV) panels. […] Read more
