Relaxed Crystal Increases Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Sat, Apr 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the researchers, the research represents a significant step toward stable perovskite-based solar cells for next generation solar-to-electricity and solar-to-fuel technologies. The researchers have discovered that constant illumination relaxes strain in perovskite’s crystal lattice, allowing it to uniformly expand in all directions. A collaborative research led by Rice University and Los Alamos National Laboratory found that […] Read more
Fraunhofer ISE, EVG Develop New Solar Cell to Convert 1/3 Sunlight into Power Updated On Wed, Apr 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy Silicon solar cells dominate the global photovoltaic market today with a share of 90 percent. The researchers of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (Fraunhofer ISE) together with the company EV Group (EVG) have developed a new silicon-based multijunction solar cell, which can convert exactly one-third of the incident sunlight into useful electricity. […] Read more
Impose Safeguard Duty on Import of Solar Cells, says ISMA Updated On Mon, Apr 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The association has written to the Commerce Ministry favouring the Directorate General of Safeguards (DGS) recommendation of imposition of 70% duty on imports of solar PV cells and modules. The Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has demanded from the government for the imposition of safeguard duty on imports of solar cells and modules, saying it would be significant to […] Read more
Natcore Plans Prototype Demonstration with Major Solar Cell Manufacturer Updated On Thu, Mar 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy Natcore will be participating in the WCPEC conference, which is held every four years and combines the three major international solar conferences that are otherwise held annually. Continuing its new focus on an accelerated prototype development program, Natcore Technology is pleased to announce that a solar cell manufacturer has accepted the Company’s exclusive invitation to […] Read more
Slow ‘Hot Electrons’ Could Improve Solar Cell Efficiency Updated On Tue, Feb 27th, 2018 by Saurenergy Photons with energy higher than the ‘band gap’ of the semiconductor absorbing them give rise to what are known as hot electrons. The extra energy in respect to the band gap is lost very fast, as it is converted into heat so it does not contribute to the voltage. University of Groningen Professor of Photophysics […] Read more
Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve New Efficiency Breakthrough Says Research Updated On Thu, Feb 22nd, 2018 by Saurenergy A new study from researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the University of Texas at Austin reveals information about how perovskite solar cells degrade, which could enable improvements in performance and durability. Highly efficient at converting sunlight to electricity, perovskite solar cells have emerged as a revolutionary new […] Read more
Shinsung E&C to Supply $19.6 Million Solar Cells to France Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy According to the Shinsung E&G official the company conducted a year-long test to achieve the certification with an aim to make inroads into the French market. Shinsung E&G Co., South Korea based solar energy firm has signed a 21.1 billion won ($19.6 million) deal to supply monocrystalline solar cells to Upsolar, a global developer and […] Read more
Scientists Use Nanotechnology to Create Low-Cost Solar Cells Updated On Mon, Feb 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The discovery reveals a simple method to improve the efficiency of all silicon solar cells. In a significant development, a team of scientists at Stanford University, including Indian American researcher Dr. Shrestha Basu Mallick, has shown how nanotechnology can be used to create crystalline silicon thin-film solar cells that are more efficient at capturing solar […] Read more
Trump Imposes Tax On imported Solar Cells, Washing Machines Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The initial 2.5 gigawatts of imported solar cells will be absolved from the shield tax in each of those four years. US President Donald Trump has endorsed high taxes on imports of solar cells and clothes washers to secure the local American market. The presidential move has been made to secure the residential American market […] Read more
