Solar, Wind Offers $12 Bn Climate Benefit To US In 2023, Finds Study Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent article by Berkeley Lab investigated the impact of wind and solar energy generation on climate and air quality benefits in the United States from 2019 to 2022. It highlights how wind and solar power have contributed to reducing emissions by displacing fossil fuel output. The Berkeley Lab report underscores the importance of understanding […] Read more
Google’s Nest Renew & OhmConnect To Form Virtual Power Plant In US Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renew Home, North America’s residential virtual power plant (VPP), has launched out of the combination of Google Nest Renew service and OhmConnect in the US. The company has received a $100M investment from majority owner Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP). According to a statement released by Google Renew Home, the company says “It will transform residential […] Read more
RecycLiCo Secures Patent For Battery Recycling In India Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (RecycLiCo), recently received patent No. 478749 for RecycLiCo’s “Processing of cobaltous sulphate/dithionate liquors derived from cobalt resource” by the Indian Patent Office. The Indian patent follows the form of existing patents previously granted for the same invention in other jurisdictions. The patent incorporated 18 claims, including separation of cobalt compounds from […] Read more
United States Plans Leasing Of 12 Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States Secretary of the Interior Department Deb Haaland has announced a new five-year offshore wind leasing schedule, which includes up to 12 potential offshore wind energy lease sales through 2028. Future offshore wind energy lease sales from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) are anticipated in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, […] Read more
Hyundai Motor, Matrix Sign PPA To Power 174-MW EV Plant In US Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Hyundai Motor Group recently signed a 174-Megawatt Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Spain’s Matrix Renewables. With their solar energy project, they can power their electric vehicle (EV) plant in the United States (US) with renewable energy. The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor signed a 15-year PPA with Matrix Renewables-led stillhouse solar project which is […] Read more
Elin Energy Begins Solar Manufacturing Facility In US Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy Elin Energy, the European PV panel maker, has announced the commissioning of its first manufacturing facility in the United States. Elin is currently leasing the site in Twinwood Business Park from Welcome Group, a Houston-based leader in single-tenant real estate development and property management. Production began on March 5. The facility will produce only modules. […] Read more
LG Energy, GM’s Sec. Ultium Cells Plant Begin Production In Tennessee Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Ultium Cells, a joint venture of South Korean-based LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM), recently announced more than $2.3 billion in investment. This investment is undertaken to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States (US) in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Ultium Cells plans to build the new plant on land leased […] Read more
US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
US Announces $6 Billion To Clean Heavy Industry Sector Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $6 billion for 33 projects across more than 20 states to decarbonize energy-intensive industries, reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions, support good-paying union jobs, revitalize industrial communities, and strengthen the nation’s manufacturing competitiveness. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, the projects […] Read more
