Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Lightsource bp Secures Approval to Build 1.6 GW Solar Project in Spain Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy conglomerate Lightsource bp – a joint venture between Lightsource and British Petroleum – has held that its route for the development of solar energy projects of multi-GW stands cleared in Spain. In a key development, Lightsource bp has received the environmental go-ahead for 19 solar power projects having total cumulative capacity of […] Read more
West Central Railway Invites Bids for Implementation of 12 MW Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy West Central Railway has issued a tender soliciting bids for the implementation of rooftop/cop, solar PV system at 3 division of West Central Railway. The projects are located at Kota division and have an aggregated capacity of 12 MW through public-private partnership (PPP) on desitransfer (the “DBFOT”) basis. The supply of electricity to railways will […] Read more
EDF Renewables Acquires 529 MWp Solar Portfolio from MEC Energy in Germany Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy player EDF Renewables has acquired 17 greenfield solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 529 MWp from MEC Energy, a renewable project developer based in Germany. In the transaction, Capcora, a German consulting company, acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor MEC Energy which is a German project developer and part […] Read more
Triveni Glass to Institute Solar Glass Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Triveni Glass Limited, an Indian glass manufacturer company has plans to open up a solar glass manufacturing plant with a production capacity of 840 metric ton (MT)/day in Andhra Pradesh for an estimated investment of INR 1000 cr. Headquartered in Allahabad, UP, Triveni Glass Ltd. manufacturer of toughened glass and laminated safety glass. The said […] Read more
Spain’s Repsol Acquires 250 MW of Wind & Solar Assets from Germany’s ABO Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational energy firm Repsol has purchased 250 MW of renewable assets from German developer ABO Wind in Spain that come in the face of three wind farms and two solar plants. With the acquisition of these projects, the renewable portfolio of Repsol in Spain now totals 3,200 MW. The three wind farms, totalling 150 […] Read more
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
Indo-German Pact to Integrate Indian Skilled Workers into German Solar Industry Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The German solar industry, which is facing paucity of trained workers, will now be an easy destination for job seekers from India. The recent agreement between the German Solar Industry Association (BSW- which stands for Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft) and the Indian Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) will help integrate skilled workers from India into the […] Read more
PGVCL Invites Proposal for 921 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM Component C Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Paschim Gujarat Vij Company (PGVCL) has invited proposals for the development of 921 MW of solar projects under Component C of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) program. The last date for submitting online bids is March 17, 2023 The scope of work in the project involves- Converting 11 kV feeders […] Read more
