Perovskite photovoltaic cells hit new world efficiency record Updated On Mon, Dec 5th, 2016 by Saurenergy Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, have smashed the world efficiency record for perovskite photovoltaic (PV) cells. The 12.1% efficiency rating was for a 16 cm2 perovskite solar cell, the largest single perovskite photovoltaic cell certified with the highest energy conversion efficiency, and was independently confirmed by the international […] Read more
Heraeus Photovoltaics, JinkoSolar partners to develop new generations of super PV cells Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Heraeus will work with JinkoSolar’s new R&D efforts in efficient black silicon cells and n-type cells are expected to further increase the cell efficiency. Heraeus Photovoltaics has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with JinkoSolar to jointly develop new-generation Super PV Cells with higher efficiency and lower costs. Additionally, the agreement includes exploring energy markets […] Read more
Kesterite Offers A Pathway To Greener Solar Cells Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Kesterite is a natural mineral with many important material properties, including a band gap that can be used as a light absorber material for next generation thin-film solar cells. Unlike their perovskite-based competitor technologies, Kesterite solar cells are natural and non-toxic, making them them a truly eco-friendly alternative to the fully or partially inorganic materials, silicon and […] Read more
Carbon Dots From Human Hair Used to Boost Perovskite Solar Cells Updated On Tue, Apr 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy Researchers have used carbon dots created from human hair to create a kind of “armour” to improve the performance of perovskite solar cells Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia have used carbon dots, created from human hair waste sourced from a Brisbane barbershop, to create a kind of “armour” to improve the […] Read more
‘Suns-Voc’ Testing System That Could Become the IoT of Photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Dec 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new system ‘Suns-Voc’ developed by a team of researchers from Arizona State University which can measure solar performance over the long term in scalable photovoltaic systems, is being considered as a breakthrough in the cost and longevity of interconnected power delivery. Solar cells are only “current-voltage” tested in the lab before they are deployed […] Read more
Hanwha Q CELLS Intends to File PGR to Challenge Validity of Patent in REC Group Lawsuit Updated On Sat, Dec 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hanwha Q CELLS USA has replied to a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware filed by REC Group (REC), a subsidiary of China National Chemical Corp. Hanwha Q CELLS has claimed that REC’s alleged complaints and the patent are without technical and legal merit. They stated that the technology mentioned […] Read more
BHEL Tenders for Supply of Multi-crystalline Solar PV Cells Updated On Thu, Nov 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Solar Business Division of BHEL has issued a tender for the supply of multi-crystalline solar PV cells The Solar Business Division (formerly Electric and Photovoltaic Division) of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has issued a tender for the supply of multi-crystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) cells (157 mm-5BB-4.62 Wp) as per BHEL technical specification. It […] Read more
Transparent Solar Cells That Could Unlock new era of Personalised Energy Updated On Tue, Nov 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists has successfully designed transparent solar cells which they believe could take us towards a new era of personalised energy. A team of scientists has successfully designed transparent solar cells using thin silicon films, with efficient power generation, which they believe could take us towards a new era of personalised energy. Solar […] Read more
New Insights into How Alkali-Metal Doped Flexible Solar Cells Work Updated On Sat, Oct 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of scientists from Korea has discovered that the amount of alkali metal introduced into crystals of flexible thin-film solar cells influences the conversion efficiency of the solar cell. A group of scientists from Korea has discovered that the amount of alkali metal introduced into crystals of flexible thin-film solar cells influences the path […] Read more
