Perovskites – A Research to Reality Updated On Sat, Oct 21st, 2017 by Saurenergy Most of the solar panels commercially deployed are made from the silicon cells. But research into other materials and strategies is underway in laboratories around the world. Some of the most promising recent research for silicon alternatives has involved materials called perovskites. The word “perovskite” is also used for synthetic compounds that have the same […] Read more
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Introduces Second-Generation 650V SiC Schottky Barrier Diodes Updated On Tue, Oct 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new SiC SBDs incorporate Toshiba’s latest second-generation chip, and it delivers improvements in surge peak forward current (IFSM) and figure of merit (VF•Qc*1). Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (TDSC) has enhanced its diode portfolio with the addition of six Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) fabricated with silicon carbide (SiC) and housed in surface-mount packages. […] Read more
First Utility Scale Storage Project in India Takes Off Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy The 20MW solar power project is the first utility scale storage tender in India to announce results, and it includes provision of complete EPC and O&M services for twenty-five years. NLC India Limited, a government of India owned coal mining company, recently completed auction for a 20 MW solar project integrated with 28 MWh storage […] Read more
Deep-UV probing method detects electron transfer in photovoltaics Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sensitized solar cells consisting of a molecular or solid-state sensitizer that serves to collect light and inject an electron into a substrate that favors their migration are among the most studied photovoltaic systems at present. Despite its importance in determining the potential of a photovoltaic device, current methods for monitoring the interfacial electron transfer remain […] Read more
Sonnen Builts First Sonnen City with sonnenBatterie in United States Updated On Mon, Oct 16th, 2017 by Saurenergy Sonnen equips 3000 new homes in the US state of Arizona with a sonnenBatterie, facilitating the house owners to produce, store and network their own electricity. In the US state of Arizona, a new city is being built in which every 3000 homes can produce, store and network their own electricity. According to his own […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Niranjan Nayak, Business Head – PVI | Delta Power Solutions India Pvt Ltd Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. What kind of ROI can DELTA Inverters deliver to owners of solar power plant and what unique value proportion does it offer to its customers? Delta Group was established in 1971 and is the global leader in power and thermal management solutions. Our mission statement- to provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a […] Read more
Viz-A-Viz with Andreas Liebheit, President | Heraeus Photovoltaics Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Q. Please detail us how your organization’s Vision to continuously improve the businesses of your customers around the world actually takes shape through your products. Heraeus is a German technology company with a wide portfolio, especially in renewable energies. We believe that in the next five years, the costs for electricity from renewable energies will […] Read more
Prototype Shows How Tiny Photodetectors Can Double Their Efficiency Updated On Sat, Oct 14th, 2017 by Saurenergy Combining two distinct inorganic materials and producing quantum mechanical processes, the new Photodetectors could revolutionize the way solar energy is collected. Physicists at the University of California, Riverside have developed a photodetector – a device that senses light – by combining two distinct inorganic materials and producing quantum mechanical processes that could revolutionize the way […] Read more
Redback Technologies Secures 7 Million Dollars for Smart Hybrid System Updated On Thu, Oct 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The US$7 million investment supports Redback’s development and integration of innovative smart software and hardware technologies to optimize the generation, storage and management of solar energy for households and businesses. The Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital has announced an investment of US$7 million (approx. $8.99 million) into Australian renewable energy start-up Redback […] Read more