‘Sun in a box’ system can beat Li-ion batteries over store renewable energy: Study
On December 10, 2018 by AnilScientists at MIT have devised a groundbreaking system capable of storing renewable energy, like solar and wind power, for subsequent release into the electric grid as needed. Featured in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, the system is designed to supply power to a small city continuously, overcoming the intermittency associated with solar and wind
Butterfly wing nanostructures created on solar cells, improves efficiency by 200 per cent
On November 16, 2017 by AnilResearchers have achieved a breakthrough by replicating nanostructures discovered on butterfly wings in solar cells, boosting their light absorption capability by up to 200%. The study, featured in the journal Science Advances, addresses the issue of sunlight reflected by solar cells being wasted as unused energy. The nanostructures on the wings of the Pachliopta aristolochiae
Smart greenhouses generate electricity without affecting crop growth
On October 6, 2017 by AnilResearchers have developed innovative “smart” solar greenhouses capable of generating renewable electricity without impeding plant growth. In these electricity-generating solar greenhouses, initial crops of tomatoes and cucumbers exhibited the same health as those cultivated in traditional greenhouses, according to scientists. This breakthrough is achieved through the use of Wavelength-Selective Photovoltaic Systems (WSPVs), a cutting-edge technology
With solar energy, CME to be power-packed soon
On January 10, 2017 by AnilThe sprawling 3,600-acre campus of the College of Military Engineering (CME), housing approximately 10,500 individuals, is poised to incorporate a 2 Mega Watt (MW) solar power system, with plans for a potential upgrade to 12 MW within the next four to five years. This ambitious initiative not only aims to render the campus self-sufficient in
Pune a step closer to solar deployment
On May 11, 2016 by AnilTo expedite the implementation of solar energy in Pune, the recently established Pune Smart City Development Corporation Ltd. (PSCDCL) is initiating the ‘Pune-Maximum Solar City’ campaign as the initial step toward transforming Pune into a solar-powered city. In collaboration with Pune International Centre (PIC) and Prayas Energy Group, the PSCDCL conducted an awareness program targeting