Lightsource bp to Purchase 4 GW of First Solar Modules Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar developer Lightsource bp has placed an order for 4 GW of advanced thin film solar modules with module maker First Solar. The modules, scheduled to be delivered between 2026 and 2028, are expected to power Lightsource bp projects in the United States. This latest deal follows a prior order by Lightsource bp for […] Read more
L’Oréal Signs Agreement with EDF for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy French personal care company L’Oréal has partnered for renewable energy with EDF Renewables through a PPA. EDF Renewables is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French utility EDF Group. As per the 15-year agreement, EDF will be focussing on two solar parks located in the Corrèze and Vosges regions, where EDF will be able to produce […] Read more
Michigan-Headquartered ONE Introduces ‘Aries Grid’ Renewable Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Michigan-headquartered Our Next Energy (ONE) has launched Aries Grid, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) utility-scale battery system that can serve as long-duration energy storage. ONE said that Aries Grid will be manufactured in America and it represents a milestone achievement in efforts to scale-up investments in renewable energy infrastructure and grid reliability. “Energy storage is […] Read more
Emmvee Announces New Solar Cell & Module Factory in Bengaluru Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar PV player Emmvee Group has announced its new solar cell and module manufacturing facility at Dabaspet, Bengaluru, Karnataka. It held that the facility will be the most advanced and fully automated production line with built-up area of about 500,000 square feet. The project is part of the Emmvee expansion plan of a total of […] Read more
EU Saved €12 Billion Due to Wind & Solar Expansion Due to Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ember Report Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that continues for a year now has proved to be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for the European Union with regards to renewables. An analysis by Ember – an energy think tank – has revealed that the European Union has saved more than EUR 12 million through a switch from […] Read more
China’s Utility Solar Challenge Updated On Wed, Feb 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Earlier this month, SaurEnergy tracked how China’s Rooftop Solar capacity saw an incredible 55 GW additions in 2022. This was out of a total 87 odd GW of solar capacity added in 2022. While that article delved into just how Chinese authorities managed to ensure such high success with rooftop solar, and some possible reasons […] Read more
IberBlue to Build 990 MW Floating Offshore Wind Project in Portugal Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy IberBlue Wind, which delves into the design, development and management of floating offshore wind farms that will operate in the Iberian market, has announced its first project for Portugal, which is a floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Figueira da Foz. The project will be called Botafogo. The floating offshore the wind farm […] Read more
Malaysia’s Gentari Marks Entry into Australia With Acquisition of Wirsol Energy Updated On Fri, Feb 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has concluded the acquisition of Wirsol Energy and its assets from the Australia-based Wircon Group. Wirsol owns as well as operates projects in renewable energy and storage projects across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The acquisition marks Gentari’s entry into Australia’s renewable energy market. Wirsol Energy’s portfolio entails 422 […] Read more
EDF Renewables Acquires 10 GW Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Australia Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy A wholly-owned subsidiary of French utility EDF Group, EDF Renewables in Australia has announced the acquisition of the 10 GW Newcastle floating offshore wind farm located in Australia. The project, which is currently in the works in proximity to the Port of Newcastle and energy transmission networks, is slated for the Hunter‐Central Coast Renewable Energy […] Read more
