Researchers develop innovative solar absorber that can harness more sunlight Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers have discovered a novel way to significantly increase the amount of sunlight that a solar absorber can convert into heat. By converting solar energy into heat, the solar absorber can help make sustainable technologies that rely on solar heat more efficient and affordable. The team’s novel fabrication technique involves patterning a solar absorber with […] Read more
Indian Navy pledges 1.5% of its works budget towards renewable energy generation Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2016 by Saurenergy Indian Navy completed two years of its Green Initiatives Programme on World Environment Day. On the occasion the Navy has set itself an aggressive target of 21 MW Solar PV installations, to be implemented in three phases. The initiative is in line with the National Mission of Mega Watt to Giga Watt towards achieving 100 […] Read more
MNRE invites comments on White LED (W-LED) based ‘Solar Study Lamp’ Specifications Updated On Sat, Jun 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy MNRE has invited comments on White LED (W-LED) based Solar Study Lamp specifications. Point wise comments can be sent by 19th June, 2016 to Sh. Tarun Singh, Scientist-C through tarun.singh@nic.in. The specifications are placed for information of stake holders. Solar Study Lamp consists of a PV module, battery, lamp, and electronics. Battery, lamp, and electronics […] Read more
Sunvalley Solar acquires Rayco Energy Updated On Wed, Jun 1st, 2016 by Saurenergy Sunvalley Solar has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rayco Energy. Northern California based Rayco Energy is specializes in providing cost-saving and ENERGY efficient solutions, including LED lighting, Solar Thermal and Solar Electricity, to local communities and business units. The acquisition will be funded through the issuance of restricted shares of SSOL Series B […] Read more
Researchers demonstrate STPVs that converts solar heat into usable electric power Updated On Tue, May 24th, 2016 by Saurenergy Researchers at MIT demonstrated a device based on a method that enables solar cells to break through a theoretically predicted ceiling on how much sunlight they can convert into electricity. A single-layer cell made of silicon is used for the vast majority of today’s solar panels — the upper limit of these cells is about […] Read more
How micro-converters and power optimizers help solar panels make hay when the sun doesn’t shine Updated On Fri, May 20th, 2016 by Saurenergy Everybody wants to get maximum benefit out of their purchase. And the want applies only too well for solar panels. Producing electricity using unconventional sources like sun, wind, geothermal or biogas hasn’t been an easy task. Apart from innovating on surface materials that converts these kinds of sources into electric current, there’s a host of […] Read more
World Bank approves $750 Million loan to Support India’s Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2016 by Saurenergy The World Bank Board has approved a $625 million loan to support the Government of India’s grid connected rooftop solar programme to generate clean energy. World Bank has also approved a co-financing loan of $120 million on concessional terms and a $5 million grant from Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) Clean Technology Fund. The project will […] Read more
This new material keeps solar cells cool while still catching lights Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2016 by Saurenergy Solar cells capture sunlight and turn it into electricity, but most of the surplus energy turns into heat, which actually harms the solar cell and interestingly solar cells are only about 20 percent efficient. Researchers at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA have come out with a technology to keep the solar cells cool. The […] Read more
GE signs contract with TSK to provide 220MW LV5 series 1,000-volt solar inverters Updated On Wed, May 4th, 2016 by Saurenergy GE’s Power Conversion business has signed a contract with TSK to provide 220-megawatt (MW) LV5 series 1,000-volt solar inverters and has established the possibility to expand the collaboration for future possible projects with the LV5 series solar inverters. Both the companies have been strategic partners in thermal power plant and wind businesses. With the new […] Read more
