Indian Scientists Recover Pure Silicon from Obsolete Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The disposal of used photovoltaic panels is increasing day by day around the world, necessitating the need for an efficient recycling method to decrease environmental pollution. The average life expectancy of solar panel is about 25-30 years. Today, worldwide, around 60 million tons of solar cells, which are in their end-of-life stage, have become wastes. […] Read more
UK Researchers to Develop Anti-soiling Coating for Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules. Project lead Professor Michael Walls, Professor of Photovoltaics for Power Systems in the university’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), says the three-year-long study, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), […] Read more
ISRO Can Spot Ideal Locations for Installing Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian space agency can suggest the ideal location to put up a solar power farm with the data gathered from its geostationary earth observation satellites within and outside India, said a top official at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He also said the technology can be transferred to those who are interested. “We have demonstrated […] Read more
FTC Solar to Supply Solar Trackers for 504 MW Project in Arizona Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy FTC Solar, a provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services, has been awarded a 504 megawatts DC project in Arizona. FTC Solar will be providing its Voyager tracker to Moss Solar, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company, which has been contracted by a Tier 1 U.S. developer to construct the solar plus […] Read more
Pradeep Kumar’s Solar Trolley For Farmers Seeds A Successful Business Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy For Pradeep Kumar, who hails from a farming family in Haryana, becoming an entrepreneur in the solar business was always a plan, but he never imagined the shape it finally took. Starting in 2009 with a simple installation business focused on solar panels at farms to run water pumps and more, Pradeep realised that panel […] Read more
Solar Development Engineer – Asia Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In this role, you will work with business development leads in key countries to ensure projects deliver maximum value. You will also manage key interfaces with global engineering and global EPC teams to confirm that minimum standards are met, and projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. You are expected to assess, secure and de-risk Shell’s […] Read more
Will India be Inspired by Australia’s Solar Recycling Efforts? Updated On Fri, Nov 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), a local government area located in New South Wales, Australia, has been selected as the pilot site for a first-of-its-kind project, where second hand (serviceable) solar panels are given a new lease on life. National Recycling Week runs 8 – 12 November this year, and DRC is encouraging residents to think […] Read more
Goa Invites EoI to Set Up Floating Solar Plants on Four Dams Updated On Thu, Oct 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy The State Government of Goa has decided to set up a floating solar power plant on four dams in the state and has invited expression of interest (EoI) for selection of solar power developer for setting up of a grid connected floating solar power plant at these sites. The solar power plants will be set […] Read more
Solar Cells With 30-year Lifetimes for Power-generating Windows Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes, research led by the University of Michigan, U.S., has shown. It may pave the way for windows that also provide solar power. “Solar energy is about the cheapest form of energy that mankind has ever produced since the industrial revolution,” said […] Read more
