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
Neoen To Build Stage 2 of 341MW/1363 MWh Collie Battery In Australia Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy French Renewable Energy company Neoen has been awarded a 300 MW/ 4-hour capacity services contract by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in a competitive tender initiated by the Western Australian Coordinator of Energy. The service will be delivered by Stage 2 of Collie Battery sized at 341 MW / 1,363 MWh and consisting of […] Read more
RecycLiCo Secures Patent For Battery Recycling In India Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (RecycLiCo), recently received patent No. 478749 for RecycLiCo’s “Processing of cobaltous sulphate/dithionate liquors derived from cobalt resource” by the Indian Patent Office. The Indian patent follows the form of existing patents previously granted for the same invention in other jurisdictions. The patent incorporated 18 claims, including separation of cobalt compounds from […] Read more
