Botswana Power Corporation Awards Scatec ASA First Large Scale Solar Contract Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway-based renewable energy leader Scatec has said that it has signed a binding 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with and the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) for the construction of a solar PV facility with a contracted capacity of 50 megawatt. The solar facility will be set up in Selibe Phikwe, a former mining town located […] Read more
GSECL Invites Bids for 30 MW Grid-Connected Solar Projects in Gujarat Updated On Fri, Sep 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL) has floated three tenders to establish three solar power plants in three different locations in Gujarat with a cumulative capacity of 30 MW grid-connected solar. Each plant will be of 10 MW of capacity. The projects will be implemented in Amreli, Surendranagar, and Rajkot. The last date for submitting […] Read more
The Bridge to 280 GW Of Solar. Corporate India Steps Up Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy They have the money, resilience, and execution ability that can leave an indelible impact on India’s economy; but can the country’s corporates (C&I sector) open up a new growth engine for India’s solar movement? The time, it seems, has arrived. As always in India, among the stakeholders, there will be many who will want to […] Read more
France Alters Rules to Expedite 6 GW Renewable Projects Already Awarded Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The electricity market regulator of France – CRE (Commission de régulation de l’énergie) – has published new rules that will allow renewable energy projects whose tender has already been awarded to be commissioned and come online earlier than their planned timelines. This will allow them to take advantage of high electricity prices. Many of the […] Read more
Denmark’s Largest Energy Firm Ørsted Acquires Its First Solar Farm in Ireland Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Denmark-based international renewable energy player Ørsted has said that it has acquired its first solar project called Ballinrea solar PV in Ireland through an agreement with Dublin’s (Ireland) renewable energy developer Terra Solar. Ørsted said that this takeover is a strategic first step towards the company’s multi-technology deployment in Ireland. Ørsted has committed to invest […] Read more
America’s First Solar Invests up to $1.2 Billion in Scaling Production by 4.4 GW Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy First Solar, a US-based manufacturer of solar panels, has announced plans to invest up to $1.2 Billion in scaling the production of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules that are made in America and are responsibly produced. By 2025, the investment is expected to increase the company’s capacity to manufacture solar modules built in the US for […] Read more
NIWE Invites Bids for LiDAR Sensors at Tamil Nadu Updated On Thu, Sep 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has floated a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an integrated floating buoy for mounting offshore light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors as well as meteorological and oceanographic sensors at three locations in the Gulf of Mannar off the coast of Tamil Nadu. The deadline for […] Read more
Jinko Solar Ships 18.21 GW Of Modules in H1 2022 Updated On Wed, Aug 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy Jinko Solar has released its performance report for the first half of 2022. According to the report, the company’s performance improved significantly year over year in the first half of 2022, with operating revenue of 33.407 billion, up 112.44%; net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies of 905 million, up 60.14%; and operating cash […] Read more
MAHAGENCO Invites EOI for 600 MW Solar Projects in Maharashtra Updated On Tue, Aug 30th, 2022 by Saurenergy Under the “Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojna,” the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) has invited an Expression of Interest to establish six solar power plants in six different regions of Maharashtra with a cumulative capecity of 600 MW. Each plant has 100 MW of capacity. The projects will be implemented in Nagpur, Amravati, Aurangabad, […] Read more