Barcelona Develops Solar Pavement at a Historic Square Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The Barcelona City Council recently revealed that it is funding the development of a 50-square-meter pilot project at Plaça de Les Glòries Catalanes, a historical square, for testing the feasibility of PV-paving technology which will be supplied by Spain’s Sorigué and Hungary-based Plati. The project won the municipal challenge ‘Generator pavements’, which sought innovative solutions for generating […] Read more
LONGi to Supply 600 MW Modules for JV With Engie Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Xi’an-headquartered major solar PV manufacturer LONGi recently announced the signing of a framework agreement with Engie Solar (Engie Group), a French multinational electric utility company. To kickstart the process, 600 MW of the Chinese manufacturer’s high efficiency PV modules have been committed for projects in several geographies. Dennis She, Senior Vice President of LONGi Solar, commented, “LONGi […] Read more
Seven Key Principles for Implementing ‘Net-Zero’ Emissions: IEA Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Energy Agency (IEA) presented ‘The Seven Key Principles for Implementing Net Zero’ at the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit, held last month, which were then adopted by many IEA Member Countries to guide the implementation of net zero commitments. Over 120 countries have so far announced their intention to bring emissions to net zero […] Read more
Italy’s Ecology Minister: 72% power to come from Renewables in 2030 Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s Ecology Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani revealed yesterday that the country will have to produce as much as 72% of its electricity with renewable sources in 2030 so as to fulfil the European emissions-reduction target of 55% set for the same year. While in conversation with the Italian daily la Repubblica, he said, “In 2030, […] Read more
Biden Administration Selects 5 GW Mega Solar Project in Africa Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Mega Solar is a partnership between the Govts of Namibia and Botswana, and others, which is expected to generate up to 5 GW of solar power. US President Biden recently hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate to catalyse global ambition to address the climate crisis. The Summit convened world leaders to galvanize efforts to […] Read more
Chinese Consortium to Invest and Finance 1.1 GW Solar Farm in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy The consortium of CDIL & CMEC have entered into a development agreement for the EPC and financing of a 1.1 GW solar project in Brazil The consortium of China Development Integration Limited (CDIL) and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has announced that they have entered into a development agreement in relation to the EPC+F (engineering, […] Read more
NYSERDA to repurpose former Benson mine into 20 MW solar plant Updated On Wed, Apr 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy Yesterday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the 56th governor of New York State, announced a lease-option agreement for the first build-ready site in New York State, under which the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will repurpose the formerly mined land in St. Lawrence County into one of the largest solar projects in […] Read more
US DOE to Issue $8.25 Bn in Loans to Enhance Transmission Nationwide Updated On Wed, Apr 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the availability of up to USD 8.25 billion in loans for efforts to expand and improve the US transmission grid. In support of the Biden Administration’s commitment to modernise the nation’s power grid and infrastructure and deliver 100 percent clean energy to businesses and homeowners by 2035, the US Department […] Read more
Navisun finishes 2 solar plants; starts Pollinator Program in Massachusetts Updated On Tue, Apr 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar independent power producer Navisun LLC announced yesterday that it has completed two solar projects in Orange and Sheffield for a total of 3.8 MW of solar power, enough to power 600 homes with renewable energy. These plants are also one of the first solar projects in Massachusetts to be awarded the new pollinator adder through the Massachusetts’ SMART […] Read more