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Global Solar Off-Grid Semi-Annual Market Report

The data in this report is limited to that provided by GOGLA member companies and Lighting Global Quality Verified companies using an online questionnaire. Companies are classified either as distributors of other companies’ branded products or as manufacturers of their own branded products. Only aggregate data is presented here, and it is only included when it has satisfied our ‘three data point […]

Abundance of steel in the US and Europe could de-risk the supply chain of solar module frames, says Origami Solar – EQ

DB Schenker opens logistics centre in Bhiwandi, Mumbai, India

Schenker India Pvt. Ltd. a part of DB Schenker, the transport and logistics division of the Euro 40.4 billion Deutsche Bahn Group, has announced the opening of its third Schenker Logistics Centre (SLC) in Bhiwandi. Spread over 200,000 (approx.) sqft, the SLC is one of the largest logistic centers in the area and would be […]

Local Sourcing Push May Trigger Solar Cell Shortage in India from June – EQ

meteocontrol and Phoenix Solar establish alliance in the MENAT region

The Middle East, northern Africa and Turkey (MENAT) are the focal point of the partnership between the photovoltaic service providers meteocontrol GmbH and Phoenix Solar AG. Phoenix Solar, an international photovoltaic company, will rely on meteocontrol’s monitoring systems to operate PV power plants in the MENAT region. The companies are launching the partnership with a […]

Hydrogen storages important foundation for solar PV expansion in Europe – German govt scenarios -EQ

Solar cells of the future could be based on iron molecules

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have successfully explained how iron-based dyes work on a molecular level in solar cells. The new findings will accelerate the development of inexpensive and environmentally friendly solar cells. The goal is to be able to use iron-based dyes in solar cells in the future.By using iron instead of other […]

Energy Department Announces $15.8 Million Investment for Innovation in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies

PERC cells: production costs down, efficiency up

A large part of the red light (long wave) penetrates conventional solar cells without power generation. Since the introduction of PERC technology this light is exploited as well: A dielectric layer on the back of the cell reflects the light which penetrates through to the rear side without generation of charge carriers. The photons thus […]

Harnessing the Power of Algorithms in Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Unveiling the Secrets of PV Parameters – EQ

NEXTracker Receives FINAME Certification in Brazil

NEXTracker, a Flex company, recently announced that it has achieved FINAME accreditation in Brazil which will enable the Company to deliver its advanced solar trackers to Brazilian solar projects under attractive financing arrangements. FINAME accreditation, granted by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), indicates that a company has produced a product that is compliant with BNDES local […]

NHPC gets shareholder nod to raise borrowing limit to Rs 40,000 cr

Heraeus to Attend SNEC 2016:New PERC technology and Asia-Pacific investment plans to be announced

Heraeus Photovoltaics, the worldwide leading supplier of metallization solutions to the PV industry, will attend the 10th International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition (SNEC) from May 24-26. Heraeus will introduce its innovative new metallization products for PERC solar cell technology and provide details on its expanding focus on renewable energy. Additionally, Heraeus will celebrate […]

Harnessing the Power of Algorithms in Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Unveiling the Secrets of PV Parameters – EQ