UK Allocates £4.3 Mn Funding to Advance Space-Based Solar Power Updated On Tue, Jun 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The UK government has allocated £4.3 million in funding to universities and tech companies to drive the development of space-based solar power. While the concept of commercial power stations in space may seem futuristic, the space industry has long been at the forefront of solar power advancements. As part of the government’s space-based solar power […] Read more
Europe’s SOLEK Closes $379 Million Financing for Chile Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy European renewable energy firm SOLEK has closed a $379 million financing for its portfolio in Chile, consisting of solar photovoltaic utility-scale and PMGD (Small Means of Distributed Generation projects in chile). The solar power projects will come up in the Central Region. SOLEK claims to be a fast-growing company in the renewable energy sector. It […] Read more
India’s Solar O&M Market: A tale of increased domination of new evolving technologies Updated On Tue, May 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy If you track the Indian solar sector or are a regular SaurEnergy reader, you might remember the increasing frequency of news reports on the topic of robotic cleaning of solar panels. Be it Ecoppia, Airtouch (incidentally, both are Israeli firms), or the domestic Skilancer Solar and many more, robotic cleaning has created a disruption in […] Read more
Wood Mackenzie: China’s Solar Exports Boom 64% In 2022 Despite Global Trade Tensions Updated On Wed, May 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from Wood Mackenzie has revealed that solar exports of China grew 64% to $52 billion in 2022 despite global trade tensions. Wood Mackenzie research director Alex Whitworth held that trade tensions have taken a back seat to high power prices driven by the energy crisis, and this is causing consumers and developers […] Read more
Gujarat Discoms To Get 500 MW Of Solar Power At Rs 2.51/unit Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity distribution companies in Gujarat are all set to get green energy from its 500 Megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar projects in the state with a tariff of Rs 2.51 to Rs 2.52 per unit. The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) recently approved these tariffs. It comes after the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) moved a petition […] Read more
NTPC Issues Tender for O&M of Solar Plants up to 50 MW Updated On Tue, May 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has issued a tender for outsourcing its operation and maintenance of solar power plants up to 50 Megawatt (MW). The leading power producer of India has kept the closing date for the bid to June 29, 2023. The bidders can submit their bids by June 29, 2023. It […] Read more
Canadian Solar To Deliver 363 MWh Energy Storage To Aypa Power Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy major Canadian Solar has announced that CSI Energy Storage, which is part of its majority-owned subsidiary CSI Solar Co. Ltd., will deliver 363 MWh of battery energy products to an Aypa Power project in Texas. Canadian Solar said in its official statement that the project is expected to reach commercial operation by […] Read more
Osaka Scoops 350-MW Solar Portfolio From EE North America Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy European Energy subsidiary EE North America has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a 350-MW utility-scale solar project in Texas to Osaka Gas USA Corporation (OGUSA). The solar power project is expected to be operational in 2025. OGUSA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., one of the largest […] Read more
A Lack of Awareness Among Key Stakeholders About Benefits Of Solar Insurance- Sudhish Ramteke, Anand Rathi Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy As solar has achieved scale and a future of strong growth, insurance firms have also done well to catch up and offer products for the sector. Besides the obvious role of de-risking projects for developers, insurance firms also play a key role in wider understanding and acceptance of the risks involved for other key stakeholders, […] Read more
