Researchers Develop Biodegradable Solar Cell for Agricultural Use Updated On Tue, Jun 17th, 2025 by Saurenergy Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a biodegradable solar cell that is thin, lightweight, and flexible enough to be attached directly to plant stems or large leaves, aiming to support sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring. Roughly the size of a credit card, the ultra-thin solar cell decomposes naturally after use, including its rechargeable power […] Read more
China’s Drinda To Add 5 GW Solar Cell Facility In Türkiye Updated On Wed, Jun 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese mid-tier PV firm Drinda New Energy Technology has announced plans to build its second overseas high-efficiency solar cell production base in Türkiye. The announcement by its subsidiary Jietai New Energy has been made even as the largest solar expo in the world and in China, the SNEC PV Expo is set to start later […] Read more
MNRE Releases Final ALMM Format for Solar Cell Enlistment Updated On Thu, May 15th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the final application form for the enlistment of solar cell manufacturers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). This move follows MNRE’s recent announcement to bring solar cell makers under the purview of the ALMM framework. According to the ministry, the final application […] Read more
Trinasolar Leads Global Perovskite Solar Cell Patent Rankings Updated On Tue, May 13th, 2025 by Saurenergy TrinaSolar has secured the top spot in the Global Perovskite Solar Cell Invention Patent Ranking released by intellectual property research firm IPRdaily, with 481 patent applications filed globally. The Chinese solar technology firm also ranked second in both the global solar cell and module patent rankings and the TOPCon solar cell patent ranking, according to […] Read more
LONGi Flaunts HBC Solar Cells With Efficiencies Upto 27.3% Updated On Mon, May 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global solar giant LONGi recently launched its EcoLife series, the world’s first commercially available photovoltaic solar module based on heterojunction back contact (HBC) technology, at the Intersolar Europe trade fair in Munich. The EcoLife module achieves a record cell efficiency of 27.3% and module efficiency of up to 25%, marking a significant milestone in commercial […] Read more
Fraunhofer’s Contactless Method To Gauge Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, May 6th, 2025 by Saurenergy Fraunhofer Institute Research scientists for Solar Energy Systems ISE havedeveloped a measurement method to determine the performance of back-contacted solar cells without contact in the production line. Measuring the current-voltage characteristic curve is the most important test in solar cell quality control. Eliminating physical contact with the solar cell saves time and thus allows significantly […] Read more
Knack Energy Eyes Solar Cell Production, Module Expansion Updated On Thu, May 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ahmedabad-based cleantech company Knack Energy is now aiming to diversify its product offerings besides augmenting its solar module production capabilities. The top management of the firm in an interview with Saur Energy, talked about their diversification plans and future roadmap up to 2027. Ravi Patel, Director of the firm, told Saur Energy that the firm, […] Read more
Swelect To Start Solar Cell Production From 2027: Mirunalini Chellappan Updated On Wed, Apr 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Tamil Nadu-based solar module manufacturer Select Energy Systems is now all set to start the production of solar cells likely in 2027, the top management of the firm told Saur Energy. In an exclusive interview with Saur Energy, Mirunalini Chellappan, Director at the publicly listed company, said that the firm is now taking all decisions […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE Research Cuts Silver Use In Solar Cells by 90% Updated On Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 by Saurenergy Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) have developed silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells with silver consumption of just 1.4 milligrams per watt peak — about one-tenth (which is 90%) of the current industrial standard. The breakthrough comes as global demand for photovoltaics rises, with a shift to a climate-neutral energy system […] Read more
