Softbank Collaborates with Saudi Wealth Fund to Frame Solar Energy Plan Updated On Fri, Nov 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The energy plan will set out a new framework for developing Saudi Arabia’s solar sector, while the solar project will be executed by Saudi Electric Company (SEC) in which PIF has 74.3% stake. SoftBank has joined hands with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund (PIF) to frame a ‘Solar Energy Plan 2030’ for […] Read more
JinkoSolar Holds Strategic Meeting with Saudi Electricity Company Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy Alawaji briefly introduced Saudi Electricity Company’s business operation, service and long-term business view, followed by the insight on renewable energy development, target and potential in Saudi Arabia. Xiande Li also shared about Jinkosolar’s development, scale, capacity and the latest achievements in both manufacturing and project development in solar industry. JinkoSolar has announced that its team, led […] Read more
Kshema Power Eyes T&D Expansion, Hybrid RE Projects Updated On Wed, Jun 25th, 2025 by Saurenergy Indian renewable energy EPC player Kshema Power is expanding its footprint in wind-solar hybrid and transmission projects as the country shifts focus towards round-the-clock (RTC) and peak power supply, the company said in an interaction with Saur Energy. “Our portfolio today is largely wind-dominated, with about 75% in wind and 25% in solar,” said Srinivas […] Read more
2030 Target No Longer Bold Enough, Look Beyond 500 GW Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy India’s pledge to install 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 was hailed as bold and transformational when announced at COP26 in 2021. However, this target is no longer sufficiently ambitious compared to what the country has potential to achieve, thanks to the overall evolution of the energy landscape through the last few years. For […] Read more
Top 5: Largest BESS Projects in the World in 2025 Updated On Sat, Apr 12th, 2025 by Saurenergy As large battery projects become more and more common across the world, a new initiative, BESS100 has emerged to track the largest among them all. The BESS100, an open source visual database of the 100 largest operational batteries in the world based on rated power i.e. MW, and not on installed or usable energy – […] Read more
5 Ways Battery Storage Is Transforming Solar Energy Deployments Updated On Tue, Apr 1st, 2025 by Saurenergy Solar power’s biggest ally, the battery energy storage systems (BESS), has arrived in force in 2024. The pairing of batteries with solar photovoltaic (PV) farms is rapidly reshaping how and when solar energy is used, turning daylight-only generation into flexible, round-the-clock power. BESS has meant the momentum does not flag for solar deployments, even in […] Read more
Battery Storage Era: 5 Reasons BESS Is Supercharging the RE Revolution Updated On Wed, Mar 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy Among many things, 2024 will probably remain a marker for the momentum it built up for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). So sharp has been the pick up here that even countries like the UK which had special focus on Pumped Hydro Storage (PSP) have changed rules in recent weeks to allow BESS projects to […] Read more
BESS Deployments In January Over 13 GWh Globally With 94% YoY Rise Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2025 by Saurenergy January 2025 proved to be the strongest first month on record for the expanding energy storage market. Over 13 GWh of storage entered operation in the grid market across 81 projects, marking a year-on-year increase of 94%. It also shared an update on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployment during this period. Rho Motion […] Read more
2024: China Installs 8 GW Solar Projects In Belt & Road Countries Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Chinese companies installed 24 Gigawatts (GW) capacity in Belt and Road (B&R) countries in 2024, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. This record number doubles the capacity installed in 2023 and is a new high for investment since the initiative was launched in 2013. Notably, renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydropower, led […] Read more
