France’s CRE PPE2 Tender Allocates 104.4 MW Solar Projects to Neoen Updated On Tue, Dec 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Neoen, a French renewable energy producer, has initiated the construction of four solar projects totaling 104.4 MWp won in PPE2 tender. This move cements Neoen’s position among the top awardees in the recent call for tenders by the French Energy Regulation Commission (CRE), known as PPE2. Among the awarded projects, three incorporate an agrivoltaic approach, […] Read more
Floating Solar Set To Make Jharkhand, Odisha New Hubs For Solar Parks Updated On Thu, Dec 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest data shared by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy RK Singh claimed that the proposed floating solar parks in Jharkhand and Odisha coal-bearing states will likely make these eastern states new hubs for solar parks. Currently, these two states are not considered renewable-rich states in India due to the low installed capacity […] Read more
Honeywell to Supply BESS of 124 MWh to US Virgin Islands Updated On Wed, Dec 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Honeywell will supply VIElectron, its first installation of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) for six solar parks located across the US Virgin Islands. The BESS, which is for a capacity of 124 MWh, will boast an end-to-end battery management system (BMS). The solar array of 140 MWDC and BESS will help the islands meet 30% […] Read more
ReNew Commissions First Of 3 ISTS Transmission Projects In Karnataka Updated On Fri, Nov 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy After winning 3 transmission projects in Karnataka to date, ReNew has commissioned the first of those as part of their commitment to build transmission for ~5 GW of wind power, under (Inter State Transmission System) ISTS. Central Transmission Utility (CTU), a Govt. of India owned entity and a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of […] Read more
TotalEnergies Starts 380 MW Utility-Scale Solar Plant with Battery Storage in Texas Updated On Thu, Nov 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy French Energy major TotalEnergies has started commercial operations of Myrtle Solar, its utility-scale operated solar farm in the United States. Located south of Houston, Texas, Myrtle has a capacity of 380 megawatts peak (MWp) of solar production and 225 MWh of co-located batteries. With 705,000 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels installed over an area equivalent to 1,800 American football […] Read more
EU PPA Market Shines with 7.8 GW of New RE Contracts To Date Updated On Fri, Oct 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy RE-Source Platform, a corporate renewable energy platform for energy buyers and suppliers, has made significant observations about the rising volumes of corporate PPAs signed for renewable energy in the EU. The Platform has made the following observations and recommendations to facilitate PPAs- Record-breaking year in the EU PPA market with companies procuring 7.8 GW of […] Read more
Amazon European Portfolio Enhanced with 39 Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy IT giant Amazon has revealed that it has added 39 new renewable energy projects in Europe as on date. These entail 24 utility-scale wind and solar projects. Amazon is also developing its first solar farm in Greece. In 2022, Amazon’s had set up its first utility-scale solar farm in Poland. So far, Amazon has added […] Read more
Solar the Star In Volatile Australian Electricity Market Updated On Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy As per a release from Rystad Energy Research, Australia’s power market has emerged as the most volatile in the world as unexpected losses of supply from unplanned coal generation outages and transmission line issues related to natural disasters lead to huge price fluctuations. However, in all these, solar has emerged as the star, helping keep […] Read more
Iowa State University Awarded $1.8 Mn Grant for Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Oct 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iowa State University (ISU) is set to undertake a study on the benefits that bringing crops and solar power together can bring. The ISU houses an innovative agrivoltaics project- the Alliant Solar Farm that was unveiled recently. The 1.75 NW agrivoltaic solar project will delve into optimisation of land while making a note of the […] Read more
