Russia Selects 775 MW Solar PV Capacity in Latest RE Auction Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Russian trading system administrator JSC ATS has announced the results of renewable energy auction that came to a close on September 9, 2021. A total of 774.8 MW (rounded up to 775 MW) solar PV capacity has made the cut. The capacity of 18 winning solar power projects ranges between 8.47 MW to 60 MW, with […] Read more
Solar Supply Chain Glitches To Drag On Climate Change Targets Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy In order to meet the 1.5°C 2050 scenario under the Paris Agreement, global solar manufacturing capacity has to quadruple to 1,200-1,400 GW by 2035 to handle the peak installations needed, shows analysis by Rystad Energy. Grid parity, resilient networks and strategic partnerships have spurred growth in such capacity in recent years, to 330 gigawatts in […] Read more
Hive Energy, Two other UK Firms Team Up To Develop 350 MW Solar Power in New Zealand Updated On Mon, Sep 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Three UK-based solar companies, namely Hive Energy, Ethical Power and Solar South West have launched a new joint venture (JV) that will aim to develop a pipeline of nearly 350MW of utility-scale PV plants across New Zealand. The JV, called HES Aotearoa, combines competencies spanning site selection, project design, construction, and operations and maintenance across […] Read more
Azure Power Hopeful of No Price Markdowns As PSA’s Finally Start on Its 4 GW Mfg Linked Win Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy At an analyst call post its Q1 results for 2022-23, Azure Power CEO Ranjit Gupta expressed the hope that there will be no price markdowns on the winning bid rates, for its 4 GW tender manufacturing linked tender wins. Azure had won a total project capacity of 4 GW, even as Adani Green Energy won […] Read more
Sono Motors Receives 14,000 Orders Worth $350 M for Solar EV Updated On Thu, Sep 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy German automobile startup Sono Motors has announced that it has achieved 14,000 private reservations for its Sion — “the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) for the masses” — with an average down-payment of $3,300. The company released its first generation Sion prototype in 2017. The company states that even prior to the commencement of […] Read more
Solar Recycling Is Becoming A Race Against Time Updated On Thu, Aug 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy In the last two decades, millions of solar panels have been installed, with an expected lifetime of between 25 and 30 years. That means over the coming years, a trickle of discarded panels will gradually turn into a flood, requiring effective recycling techniques to be in place soon. Solar recycling technologies, have their task cut […] Read more
10% Hike in Store for Wind Turbine Prices, says WoodMac Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, wind turbine prices are expected to increase by up to 10% over the next 12 to 18 months due to increases in commodity prices, logistics costs, and coronavirus-related challenges. As noted in a recent Wood Mackenzie report, a rise in steel, copper, aluminium, and fibre prices, coupled with […] Read more
Meyer Burger to Expand into Solar Roof Tiles, Acquires Related IP Updated On Thu, Jul 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Meyer Burger Technology AG is planning to expand its portfolio to include a roof-integrated high-performance solar system, which can be easily installed like traditional roof tiles. Thun-headquartered mechanical engineering company, Meyer Burger Technology AG develops and produces systems with which solar cells can be manufactured and electrically connected. To accelerate the product launch, the firm […] Read more
With Safeguard Duty Expiry A Day Away, Solar Bodies in a Huddle For Way Forward Updated On Thu, Jul 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy With the Safeguard Duty (SGD) on solar modules expiring tomorrow, there is predictable anxiety among Indian module manufacturers on the future after the duty expires. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies against alleged Chinese dumping of modules, which has got delayed due to a court intervention. Thus, a […] Read more
