Photovoltaics and batteries: an expensive combination Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Solar power can cover up to 40% of the electricity needs of a typical Belgian household. Going beyond that level becomes really expensive: using batteries coupled with solar panels would be twice as expensive as using the power grid. It is one of the conclusions from a research by ULB researchers recently published on Applied […] Read more
Sunnova Selects Unirac as Preferred Provider of PV Mounting Systems Updated On Tue, Sep 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “This partnership demonstrates Sunnova’s ability to bring best-in-class products to its customers while lowering the cost of solar” Unirac and Sunnova Energy Corp. have announced that on August 22 Unirac was selected as a preferred provider of PV mounting systems for Sunnova. “This partnership demonstrates Sunnova’s ability to bring best-in-class products to its customers while […] Read more
US could stay in the Paris Agreement on climate change under right conditions: Rex Tillerson Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Tillerson’s remarks were in line with previous statements from the US State Department which said that the US is “open to re-engaging in the Paris Agreement if the US can identify terms that are more favourable to it, its business, its workers, its people, and its taxpayers” US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that […] Read more
SMA Introduces New Inverter for Commercial PV Solutions Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new SOLID-Q 50 inverter is designed to return highest yields in commercial PV applications. All components of the SOLID-Q 50 inverter are designed and tested to excellently meet the environmental conditions in India. SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) has expanded its portfolio with the SOLID-Q 50 PV inverter. The new string-inverter offers unmatched performance […] Read more
Azure Roof Power to Electrify Government of India Buildings across 10 States Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy 50 MW allocation to Azure Power is the largest solar rooftop allocation done by SECI to supply power to Government buildings, approximately 14% of the total allocated capacity of 360 MW announced. Azure Power, a leading solar power producer in India, announced that it has won a 50 MW solar project in an auction conducted […] Read more
DIVINERGY to showcase its latest products at REI 2017 Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy DIVINERGY will display its products including the latest off-grid lighting solution which has achieved major breakthroughs in solar and battery technology development, with incredible 400 hours lighting time by just single charge, battery back-up with up to 700 days of standby time, and hardware durability that lasts 5 or more years at REI Divine New […] Read more
Agfa UNIQOAT Single Layer Backsheet Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: Agfa Specialty Products has introduced ‘UNIQOAT,’ its next generation of polyester-based backsheet product. UNIQOAT eliminates the risk of backsheet delamination as it is manufactured as a single layer backsheet and achieves a level of reflectivity. Product Feature: Agfa’s UNIQOAT back-sheet achieves a level of reflectivity that is probably the highest in the market […] Read more
3D-Micromac microCELL OTF Laser System Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Product Brief: 3D-Micromac launched the second generation of its high-performance microCELL OTF laser systems at SNEC 2017. The high-performance production solution for Laser Contact Opening (LCO) of PERC (Passivated Emitter Rear Cell) solar cells achieves a throughput of 8,000 wafers per hour (wph). Product Feature: The highly productive laser system microCELL OTF offers precise surface […] Read more
Scientists developed greener and cheaper way to make single-crystalline semiconductor films Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy Scientists have developed a greener and cheaper way to make single-crystalline semiconductor films, components at the heart of our electric gadgets, including smartphones, computers and solar panels. The fastest integrated circuits feature transistors consisting of germanium films on silicon. However, such materials are typically only prepared at elevated temperatures, with complex machinery that involve haza-rdous […] Read more