South Korea’s Qcells to Build $2.5 Bn Solar Factory in US; More Than Doubles Production Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korea’s solar cells and modules maker Qcells will invest over $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia, USA. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring […] Read more
USA’s Leeward RE Raises $260 Mn For Chaparral Springs Solar + Storage Project in California Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy Leeward Renewable Energy, A US based firm that delves into the development of new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the US, has announced that it has closed about $260 million in construction financing and secured tax equity commitments for its Chaparral Springs Solar + BESS Facility. The renewable energy project […] Read more
First Group Captive Solar Plant for Residential Society from Tata Power RE Ltd Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A subsidiary of Tata Power Tata and renewable energy giant Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has entered into an agreement with Vivarea Condominium, a residential society in Mumbai for the supply of solar power. The captive solar power plant of capacity worth 3.125 MW solar plant will be established at Himayatnagar, Maharashtra. The power plant will generate clean […] Read more
Toyota Material Handling France & Alight Join Hands for Rooftop Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Toyota Material Handling France (TMHFR), a leading firm in materials handling equipment, has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the solar energy firm Alight. Under the power purchase agreement (PPA), Alight provides solar energy to TMHFR at its facility in Bussy-Saint-Georges Paris, France. Alight develops, owns and manages the rooftop photovoltaic plant at […] Read more
Iran Looks to Get International Solar Alliance Membership Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iran has recently sent a Bill to the Parliament, looking to get onboarded as a member to the International Solar Alliance. As per the country’s Sixth Development Plan, it should have augmented its share of renewable power in electricity generation by at least 5 per cent. Currently, the share of renewables in Iran’s electricity generation […] Read more
Manufacturing Major CSSC Haizhuang Unveils 18-MW Turbine Model, Largest for Offshore Installations Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy CSSC Haizhuang, a firm based in Chongqing in southwest China, has unveiled the components of the world’s largest and most-powerful wind turbine in making: H260-18.0 turbine. It is greater than many 16-MW turbines that have been developed by manufacturers in China. CSSC Haizhuang is a subsidiary of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and a […] Read more
Can India Become A Net Exporter Of Green Hydrogen? Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government of India has formally approved the National Green Hydrogen (NGH) Mission to make India a ‘global hub’ for using, producing, and exporting green hydrogen. To achieve this ambition, GOI has also approved a financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. The Mission leads India toward the development of the Green Hydrogen ecosystem in the country […] Read more
Kenya’s State-Owned Utility Ken-Gen to Add 3000 MW RE to National Grid in Decade Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen), which is a power utility owned by the State, has revealed that it has planned 3000 MW of renewable energy to the national over the span of the decade. Currently, KenGen has an installed capacity of 1,904 MW. It will look into tapping another 10,000 MW of clean energy. “The […] Read more
Delhi Solar Policy 2022- A Model For All MegaCities? Updated On Thu, Jan 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy The draft Delhi State Solar Policy is finally out for public comments, with a deadline of February 3 for responses. At the outset, the policy sets some ambitious goals for itself. A total of 6000 MW of installed solar capacity which shall include 750 MW of rooftop solar within the State and 5250 MW of […] Read more
