News Briefs Aug 21- Quartz Sand Price Drop, Engie’s Victoria PV Plant, Lighsource bp Updated On Wed, Aug 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp In Tie-up with German Developer for 500MWp Of Solar In Germany Solar and battery storage developer Lightsource bp, which has a target of 500 MW of solar in Germany by 2030, has signed an agreement with German developer Kajoni Energie to build over 500MWp of solar PV capacity in the country. Kajoni will […] Read more
Exicom Set To Acquire Tritium, Expands Footprint In EV Charging Updated On Thu, Aug 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Exicom Tele-systems Limited along with its subsidiaries together referred to as, Exicom, an Electric Vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer, today entered into a definitive agreement under which it will acquire business and assets of Tritium group of companies (referred to as Tritium), an Australian based DC Fast Chargers provider. With over 13,000 DC Fast Chargers sold […] Read more
News Briefs Aug 6-Nextracker Acquires Ojjio, BrightNight Raises $440 Million, Marinus Link Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nextracker Acquires PV Foundation Maker Solar Pile International US based PV tracker major Nextracker has acquired US-based solar PV foundations supplier Solar Pile International (SPI) for US$48 million. This is Nextracker’s second acquisition of a solar foundation maker after Ojjio that was closed in June this year for $120 million. Announcing the acquisition during Nextracker’s […] Read more
BrightNight Australia Links Mortlake Energy Hub To National Grid Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) recently approved the connection of BrightNight’s 360 Mega Watt (MW) Mortlake Energy Hub (a hybrid renewable energy project) to the National Electricity Market, to support Australia’s decarbonization efforts. Australia wants to go net-zero by 2050 and has plans to ensure 82% electricity capacities in their grid from renewable sources by […] Read more
Vestas Gets 577 MW Order For 1.3 GW Australia Wind Project Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the second stage of Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. The second stage will feature 93 of Vestas’ V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas is currently delivering the 756 MW EPC contract for the first stage. The extension will provide an […] Read more
Australia Releases New Policy To Augment Battery Production Updated On Mon, May 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia is currently positioned as one of the 15 top-ranked global leaders in mineral resources, and commodities, underscoring its potential to drive innovation and economic growth. Recognizing this, Australia has embarked on a transformative journey with its National Battery Strategy, a pivotal initiative to catalyze a robust domestic battery industry. This new strategy according to […] Read more
Hitachi’s Transmission Project Stabilizes RE Supply To Australian Power Grid Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Switzerland-based Hitachi Energy was recently selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL), jointly owned by the Australian, Tasmanian, and Victorian governments to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project. This project is expected to augment the connection between mainland Australia and Tasmania’s grid. The transmission project is an approximately 345-kilometer cable route HVDC system and […] Read more
Australia Plans To Boost Local Solar Module Manufacturing, Allocates Funds Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Australian government has now planned to boost its solar module manufacturing locally. The government yesterday in its latest budget had also announced special packages for boosting solar module manufacturing and renewable energy in the region. As per the budget document of the government, the Australian government will allocate $3.2 billion on the next one […] Read more
Australia’s First Offshore Wind Farm A Step Closer Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia, which has seen a massive ramp up in its solar capacity, is finally making a move to add offshore wind to its renewables portfolio as well, with plans for the first offshore wind farms reaching feasibility stage with the handout of licenses to prospective project studies. With no nuclear plant in the country, Australia […] Read more
