12th ITRPV Report: Lower PV Prices, Larger Wafer Formats, and more.. Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 12th edition of the annual International Technology Roadmap for Photovoltaic (ITRPV) report was released yesterday by Frankfurt-headquartered German engineering association the VDMA (Verbandes Deutsche Maschinen- und Anlagenbau). Drawing on insights provided by 56 international experts along the PV value chain, the report examines contemporary trends permeating the PV technology industry and speculates about the […] Read more
German Researchers Develop 18% Efficient Large-area Perovskite Module Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Advancements in perovskite technology have been happening at a rapid rate in the last few years but the area is still riddled with challenges related to size, efficiency and stability of the cells. Fresh positive news has come from Germany where researchers claim to have resolved possibly the biggest hindrance in the mass application of […] Read more
26% increase in Solar Power Generation in the U.S. in 2020 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar power generation in the US has seen a massive increase in the last twenty years. According to data presented by Trading.Platforms.com, solar power generation in the US increased by 26% year on year in 2020, producing just under 91,000 Million Kilowatt Hours of solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) power. The data shows that in the […] Read more
Advanced Power Achieves Financial Close of 140-MWdc Cutlass Solar project Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Advanced Power announced today that it has successfully closed the financing of Cutlass Solar, a 140-MWdc photovoltaic solar electric generating facility located in Fort Bend County, Texas. Advanced Power, together with its co-investors, ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”) and Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd. (“Fuyo”), are the owners of the facility. CIT Bank, N.A., Credit Agricole Corporate & […] Read more
Italy’s Ecology Minister: 72% power to come from Renewables in 2030 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani revealed yesterday that the country will have to produce as much as 72% of its electricity with renewable sources in 2030 so as to fulfil the European emissions-reduction target of 55% set for the same year. While in conversation with the Italian daily la Repubblica, he said, “In 2030, […] Read more
Biden Administration Selects 5 GW Mega Solar Project in Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mega Solar is a partnership between the Govts of Namibia and Botswana, and others, which is expected to generate up to 5 GW of solar power. US President Biden recently hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate to catalyse global ambition to address the climate crisis. The Summit convened world leaders to galvanize efforts to […] Read more
Chinese Consortium to Invest and Finance 1.1 GW Solar Farm in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The consortium of CDIL & CMEC have entered into a development agreement for the EPC and financing of a 1.1 GW solar project in Brazil The consortium of China Development Integration Limited (CDIL) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has announced that they have entered into a development agreement in relation to the EPC+F (engineering, […] Read more
Electrical Design Engineer Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for conceptualizing and detailed electrical designs of solar power plants (SPV) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The candidate will also be responsible to support development, engineering, and construction for SPV ranging from 1kW to 5MW. Roles And Responsibilities:- Independently create and optimize preliminary conceptual design layouts and […] Read more
Researchers say rubidium Doping & 2D Capping assure perovskite stability Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a new paper entitled ‘Unraveling the compositional heterogeneity and carrier dynamics of alkali cation doped 3D/2D perovskites with improved stability’, first published on 11th December 2020 in the journal Materials Advances, scientists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology offer a new method- rubidium doping & 2D capping- to enhance the stability of perovskite […] Read more