Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute develops new light-activated semiconductor material Updated On Tue, Oct 18th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a revolutionary light-activated semiconductor nano-composite material that can be used in a variety of applications such as grippers for surgical robots, more efficient solar cells and photo detectors. “Very few materials are able to convert photons directly into mechanical motion,” said Balaji Panchapakesan, associate professor at Worcester […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics introduces SOL9641A series silver front-side metallization paste Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy Heraeus Photovoltaics has introduced Heraeus SOL9641A series high efficiency silver front-side metallization paste at the PV Taiwan International Photovoltaic Exhibition. The new Heraeus SOL9641A series front-side silver paste raises the conversion efficiency of solar cells by 0.1%. According to the company new metallization paste comes with superior adhesion for PERC cell and is compatible for […] Read more
South Africa supports India on local sourcing of solar equipment manufacturing Updated On Thu, Oct 13th, 2016 by Saurenergy South Africa has backed India’s local sourcing rules in solar equipment manufacturing, while calling for BRICS countries to come up with a joint strategy to work around regulations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said, “BRICS nations need to compare notes on how to re-construct their renewable […] Read more
ZEP to launch Solar Roof Tile on October 7, 2016 Updated On Tue, Oct 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy Dutch company ZEP has announced the launched solar roof tiles on October 7, 2016. According to the company the patented invention will make each roof suitable for generating solar energy. In addition to the existing black tile, the world’s first natural red solar tile with natural red solar cells will also be presented at the […] Read more
Enertis Solar launches a new mobile laboratory for the analysis of solar PV Updated On Mon, Oct 3rd, 2016 by Saurenergy Enertis, one of the leading global consulting and engineering firm and a leader in the international renewable energies sector has launched its first PV Mobile Lab in Chile. The launch of the new PV Mobile Lab in Chile contributes extensively to the international expansion plan of the company and to the consolidation of Enertis in […] Read more
MNRE Inviting Comments on National Lab Policy for Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Fri, Sep 30th, 2016 by Saurenergy Early this year in July the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) started marking the final seal on a national lab policy to set norms for standardization, testing and certification of renewable energy related products in India, and also define the infrastructure required for the testing centres. We reported that the draft policy document […] Read more
Precipitable Water effect on Spectral Shift and Solar PV Module Energy Updated On Mon, Sep 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy Amit Kumar Mittal, Technical Director, First Solar Power India Kendra Passow, Performance and Prediction Engineer, First Solar Mitchell Lee, Performance and Prediction Engineer, First Solar Introduction: Photovoltaic (PV) module technologies are characterized according to Standard Test Conditions (STC) as per IEC 60904-3 1. This standard defines reference conditions at an irradiance level of 1000 […] Read more
Our strategy for India is to provide the best quality modules with high efficiency: Nimish Jain, Deputy Director APAC, JinkoSolar Updated On Fri, Sep 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar is one of the global leaders in the solar industry. It distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, India, United States, Japan, Germany, UK, Chile, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, UAE, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. […] Read more
Elon Musk to introduce Tesla/SolarCity solar roof on 28 October 2016 Updated On Fri, Sep 23rd, 2016 by Saurenergy The boss of Tesla, SolarCity and SpaceX – Elon Musk is planning to introduce a roof integrated with solar panels, at an event on October 28 in San Francisco. Musk tweeted “Aiming for Oct 28 unveil in SF Bay Area of new Tesla/SolarCity solar roof with integrated Powerwall 2.0 battery and Tesla charger.” According to […] Read more
