NREL’s Quantum Dot Research Yields Greater Control Updated On Wed, Sep 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed new designer quantum dot systems with greater control over beneficial properties for photo-electrochemical and photovoltaic solar applications. The scientists were able to chemically modify lead sulfide (PbS) quantum dot surfaces so that their ionization energy– the amount of energy needed to […] Read more
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
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
Trina Solar Logs New Record of 24.13% for IBC Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Updated On Mon, Sep 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy Trina Solar announces that its State Key Laboratory (SKL) of PV Science and Technology (PVST) has set a new record of 24.13% total-area efficiency for a large-area (156 x 156mm2) n-type mono-crystalline silicon (c-Si) Interdigitated Back Contact (IBC) solar cell. The record-breaking n-type mono-crystalline silicon solar cell was fabricated on a large-sized phosphorous-doped Cz Silicon […] Read more
Vikram Solar Commissions 80MW Solar Power Project in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Sep 15th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 80MW solar power project has been developed under the Jawaharal Nehru National Solar Mission Phase II Batch IV Tranche-I Scheme. Energy solutions provider Vikram Solar has commissioned 80MW solar PV power project for Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. (abbreviated GIPCL). The 80 MW project has been developed under the Jawaharal Nehru National Solar Mission […] Read more
Virtual Technology Center for Efficient Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Sep 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Photovoltaics of the University of Stuttgart (ipv) and the International Solar Energy Research Center (ISC) founded Solar Cells Technology Center 4.0 to make solar cell production in more efficient. Linking up systems to a virtual network in order to make solar cell production in Baden Württemberg more efficient – this was the aim of the […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction of 42 MW Mega Solar Power Plant in Iwaki, Fukushima Updated On Mon, Sep 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 42 MW Mega Solar Power Plant in Iwaki has been constructed on approximately 50 hectares of land and operations are expected to start in August 2019. Pacifico Energy K.K. has announced the commencement of construction of its second solar power plant in the Tohoku region, the 42 MW (DC) Iwaki Mega Solar Power Plant, […] Read more
Upward trend in imported PV module prices to affect recent solar projects: ICRA Updated On Thu, Sep 7th, 2017 by Saurenergy The imported photovoltaic (PV) module price has been rising over the last 3-4 months, up by about 15 per cent, to 35-37 cents per watt in August, from about 30-32 cents in May The upward trend in imported photovoltaic module prices is likely to affect viability of recently awarded solar projects, rating agency ICRA said […] Read more
APsystems to Unveil World’s Most Advanced Solar Microinverter at Solar Power International Updated On Wed, Sep 6th, 2017 by Saurenergy The YC600 Solar Microinverter is designed to accommodate today’s high output PV panels, offer enhanced capability and meet the latest grid compliance standards. APsystems will unveil the YC600, a dual-module, smart grid and Rule 21 compliant microinverter at the Solar Power International trade show in Las Vegas. A groundbreaking design in microinverter technology, the YC600 […] Read more
