2017 APVIA Awards is Now Open for Entries Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2017 by Saurenergy Entries for the 2017 APVIA awards will be accepted through Sunday, 05 March 2017 and the winners will be announced at the SNEC 2017 PV Power Expo in Shanghai. Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association (APVIA), an international non-profit association embracing the photovoltaic (PV) sector in the Asia-Pacific region has announced that 2017 APVIA Awards is now […] Read more
Surat to turn into Smart City before fiscal-end Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy In Surat, Rs 500 crore smart city schemes’ rollout before fiscal-end The Diamond City is a forerunner when it comes to implementation of the smart city project and this has even been acknowledged by the central government often. Automatic fare collection system in buses, my Surat-citizen engagement enterprise and visual improvement project together worth Rs […] Read more
Fraunhofer Sets New World Record for Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cell with 21.9 Percent Efficiency Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy The record Multicrystalline Silicon solar cell consists of n-type high performance multicrystalline silicon, or HP mc-Si. Compared to p-type silicon, this material shows a higher tolerance to impurities, especially iron. Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE have produced a multicrystalline silicon solar cell with 21.9 percent efficiency, which successfully brings the world record back to Freiburg. Higher […] Read more
Monocrystal launches new EFX-9X Series Aluminum Metallization Paste for PERC Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Monocrystal EFX-9X series is an advanced solution for a dot laser pattern delivering an impressive PERC solar cell performance. Monocrystal has announced the launch of its new EFX-9X series aluminum metallization paste for Passivated Emitter Rear Contact (PERC) solar cells, specially designed for a dot laser pattern. The new optimized paste content does not damage […] Read more
Reportage on Robotics and Automation with teamtechnik Updated On Mon, Feb 20th, 2017 by Saurenergy Global photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing community is currently witnessing renaissance in investment, development and innovation, a revolution that is said to be largely be driven by technology. It is important for the manufacturing industry to find the most effective as well as cost-effective tools and processes to increase cell and module production and decrease costs within […] Read more
China should put “more pressure” on India to promote free trade: Chinese Media Updated On Sat, Feb 18th, 2017 by Saurenergy The World Trade Organisation (WTO) found India’s solar Domestic Content Requirement policy was inconsistent with its treaty obligations under the global trading regime, claimed the Chinese media. China should put “more pressure” on India to promote free trade as calls to boycott Chinese goods have hurt the interests of many Chinese firms, said official media […] Read more
GCL System Signs Master Distribution Agreement with DMSolar Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Under this agreement DMSolar will offer GCL-SI solar modules and other complimentary system components to the Mexican market GCL System Integration Technology has signed a Master Distribution Agreement (MDA) with one of Mexico’s leading solar distribution companies, DMSolar. Under this agreement DMSolar will offer GCL-SI solar modules and other complimentary system components to the Mexican […] Read more
SunPower to Supply 64.4 MW of its E-Series Solar Panels for Seven Solar Power Plants in France Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy To date, SunPower has supplied a total of 45 megawatts of its technology to La Compagnie du Vent for the construction of five solar power plants currently operating in France. SunPower has announced today that it will supply 64.4 megawatts (MW) of its high efficiency E-Series solar panels for the construction of seven solar […] Read more
CSIRO makes high-quality graphene with soybeans Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick. Its thin composition and high conductivity means it is used in applications ranging from miniaturised electronics to biomedical devices. Scientists have used soybeans to make the world’s strongest material grapheme more commercially viable. The team of scientists was led by CSIRO. Graphene is a […] Read more
