Scatec Launches 540 MW Kenhardt Solar Farm In South Africa Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Scatec has recently launched the Kenhardt project totalling 540 MW solar and 225 MW/1,140 MWh battery storage in South Africa. The Scatec project is touted to be one of the world’s largest hybrid solar and battery storage facilities. The Sactec project was awarded by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa under […] Read more
Norwegian Firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein Launch 531 MW Solar Plant in Brazil Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil welcomed the addition of a 531 MW to its grid, thanks to the efforts of the trio of Norwegian firms Equinor, Scatec and Hydro Rein. The latest plant, the Mendubim solar project in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte is one of the biggest stand alone solar projects in Brazil. Originally scheduled […] Read more
COP28 Facilitates Novel Concepts & Energy Storage Agreements Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy COP28 has facilitated noteworthy energy storage agreements and brought alive interesting ideas. Here is a look… Energy storage with salt & water Aquabattery, which promises long duration energy storage for solar, wind and other renewables generation, has developed a Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) flow battery technology which paves the path for energy to be […] Read more
Norway’s Scatec to Set Up 3 GW Wind Energy Project in Egypt Updated On Wed, Sep 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy According to a statement made by a spokesperson of the Egyptian Presidency, Norway’s renewable energy producer Scatec will be playing a greater role in Egypt for the renewable energy development. Spokesperson Bassam Essam Rady has said that the cooperation between Egypt and Scatec will be to develop new and renewable energy projects and also to […] Read more
Botswana Power Corporation Awards Scatec ASA First Large Scale Solar Contract Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy leader Scatec has said that it has signed a binding 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the construction of a solar PV facility with a contracted capacity of 50 megawatt. The solar facility will be set up in Selibe Phikwe, a former mining town located […] Read more
$1.5 B Solar Desalination Plant Proposed in Egypt, reports Bloomberg Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The UAE’s Metito Holdings Ltd., Scatec and Orascom Construction are in talks with Egypt on a $1.5bn renewables-powered desalination plant, as the most populous Arab nation moves to address looming water shortages, according to Bloomberg. The three-company consortium is in discussions with Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund to partner on the project that would follow a […] Read more
Scatec Partners With ACME For 900 MW Solar Plant in India Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Norway headquartered renewable power producer and supplier, Scatec has today announced its partnership with an Indian solar developer ACME, to develop a 900 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan, India. This solar power project includes a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) secured in a tender in 2018. Scatec […] Read more
Norway’s Scatec Wins 540 MW Solar, 1140 MWh Battery Bids In South Africa Updated On Thu, Jun 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Norway based renewable energy developer Scatec has won preferred bidder status for 540 MW of solar projects alongside 225MW / 1,140MWh of battery storage in South Africa. For Scatec, the bid aligns well with its target of 15 GW of renewable energy with a strong mix of storage by 2025. The tender was run by […] Read more
Scatec Targeting 15 GW Renewable Capacity by 2025 Updated On Tue, Mar 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy At its Capital Markets Update today, renewable company Scatec confirms its current 4.5 GW capacity target for 2021 and raises its target to 15 GW by end of 2025. The business plan is supported by Scatec’s track record of strong growth and a solid project pipeline across solar, wind, hydro and storage in high-growth markets globally. 12 […] Read more
