Insect Eyes Inspire New Solar Cell Design by Stanford Researchers Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy Packing tiny solar cells together, like micro-lenses in the compound eye of an insect, could pave the way to a new generation of advanced photovoltaics based on a promising material called perovskite. A new solar cell inspired by the compound eyes of insects could help scientists overcome a major roadblock to the development of solar […] Read more
Researchers develop air conditioned bed that runs on solar power Updated On Tue, Jul 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy Aries International Maritime Research Institute with Aries International Interiors has developed solar powered air conditioned bed UAE-based Aries International Maritime Research Institute with Aries International Interiors has developed solar powered air conditioned bed. The innovative concept is expected to be a big boon for sun-soaked Middle East region and powerless remote villages of countries in […] Read more
ANU Researchers Hit New Efficiency Record for Low-Cost Solar Cell Updated On Wed, Apr 5th, 2017 by Saurenergy The Australian National University researchers have successfully achieved new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells. Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have achieved a new record efficiency for low-cost semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could bring down the cost of generating solar electricity. The team led by The Duong […] Read more
Researchers develop a solar-powered water purifier Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2017 by Saurenergy The sun evaporates the water in the solar powered purifier. During this process, salt, bacteria or other unwanted elements are left behind as the liquid moves into a gaseous state. The water vapor then cools and returns to a liquid state, where it is collected in a separate container without the salt or contaminants. You’ve […] Read more
Researchers at Australian University discovers new way to make perovskite solar cells Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) have found a new way to fabricate high efficiency semi-transparent perovskite solar cells in a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient and cheaper solar electricity. Dr Tom White from the ANU Research School of Engineering stated that the new fabrication method significantly improves the performance of perovskite […] Read more
Researchers sets New Record for Silicon-based Multi-junction Solar Cell with 30.2 Percent Efficiency Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE together with the Austrian company EV Group (EVG) has developed a silicon-based multi-junction solar cell with two contacts and record efficiency of 30.2 % exceeding theoretical limit of silicon solar cells. To achieve this efficiency, researchers used a “direct wafer bonding” process to transfer a […] Read more
Researchers develop flexible solar panel that can become part of window shades or wallpaper Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy A research team Led by Shashank Priya has developed flexible solar panels that can become part of window shades or wallpaper capturing light from the sun as well as light from sources inside buildings. The solar modules which are said to be less than half-a-millimeter thick are created through a screen-printing process using low-temperature titanium […] Read more
Researchers at University of Virginia discover wider use of new solar cells Updated On Wed, Nov 2nd, 2016 by Saurenergy Despite the potential for powering the world with energy from the sun – the most abundant source of renewable energy – only about 1 percent of the world’s energy production currently comes through solar cell technology. That’s because solar cells are expensive to produce and are susceptible to efficiency reductions over time. For this reason, […] Read more
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
