Nearly 14 GW of Wind Turbine Capacity Ordered Globally in Q1 2020: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Q1 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally, the second-highest first quarter on record, and equates to USD 13.4 billion. The first quarter (Q1) of 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally. This is the second-highest first quarter on record and equates to an estimated USD 13.4 […] Read more
Sunrun-Vivint Deal the Largest Consolidation in Residential Solar History: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sunrun has agreed to acquire Vivint Solar in an all-stock transaction, with the deal valued at USD 3.2 billion including debt. Commenting on the deal, Ravi Manghani, Wood Mackenzie Research Director, said: “Per Wood Mackenzie’s US PV Leaderboard, Sunrun and Vivint have been the #1 and #2 residential solar companies in the US for the […] Read more
Understanding The Record Rs 2.36 Bid at SECI’s 2 GW auction. Just Covid 19? Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Shortly after we received news of the record low prices or SECI’s 2 GW ISTS tender, we checked with our sources at SECI on the reasons for the low bid. The short answer? ” We are equally surprised”. Solarpack corporacion of Spain was the surprise winner, with its bid at Rs 2.36 for 300 MW. […] Read more
US Solar Systems Prices Falling Faster Than Expected: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar PV systems prices in the US are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction. Solar PV systems prices in the United States (US) are falling faster than expected across all market segments, primarily driven by module price reduction, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Residential system […] Read more
Australia to add 1.2 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in 2020: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to new research, Australia is set to add 1.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in 2020, more than double the 499 MWh installed in 2019. According to new research, Australia is set to add 1.2 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy storage capacity in 2020, more than double the 499 MWh installed in 2019. This takes […] Read more
US Solar Market Sets Q1 Record, Impact of COVID-19 Likely on Q2: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US solar market installed 3.6 GW of new solar PV capacity in Q1 2020, representing its largest first quarter ever in the United States. The US solar market installed 3.6 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity in Q1 2020, representing its largest first quarter (Q1) ever in the United States. According to […] Read more
EV Boom to Cause Nickel Sulphate Supply to Peak in 2027: WoodMac Updated On Mon, Jun 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Nickel in sulphate production is expected to rise from 211 Kt in 2019 to its peak at 450 Kt in 2027, while demand driven by the EV sector continues to accelerate Nickel in sulphate production is expected to rise from 211 kilo-tonnes (Kt) in 2019 to its peak at 450 Kt in 2027, while demand […] Read more
Europe’s Wind & Solar Installations Will Need Grid Flexibility to Succeed: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Jun 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy A combination of wind and solar power, otherwise known as Variable Renewable Energy (VRE), could make up the largest share of power capacity throughout Europe’s major markets – Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain – as early as 2023, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. And the success of Europe’s transition to […] Read more
Strong Q1 for US Energy Storage Market Despite COVID-19: WoodMac Updated On Wed, Jun 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector saw a strong Q1, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential had its 3rd-strongest quarter The United States (US) energy storage sector saw a strong first quarter, with residential storage setting another record while the non-residential market had its third-strongest quarter on record. According to Wood Mackenzie and […] Read more
