US Initiative Aims To Bring Energy Efficient, RT Heat Pump By 2027 Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy US Department of Energy (DOE) at a recently held annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit announced new ‘Better Building’ initiatives to help organisations in all sectors of the US economy save energy while reducing costs and emissions. Among the new initiatives is the ‘Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator’, through which manufacturers are expected […] Read more
Mitsubishi Power Firm Prevalon Energy Secures 328 MWh Idaho BESS Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Mitsubishi Power Americas company Prevalon Energy has announced it has contracted with Idaho Power for a complete Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) along with a robust long-term service agreement. The project will provide grid resiliency as a net peak solution, helping the utility continue providing reliable power during peak demand periods. The service agreement includes […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Gears Up For Solar Waste Recycling Challenge Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) states that India’s total solar energy capacity crossed 75 Gigawatts (GW) by the end of February this year. According to its own estimates, the country will need 292 GW of total solar capacity by 2030. With the steady additions of solar power to the Indian grid, […] Read more
Leeward Renewable Energy Secures 400 MW Solar Projects From Microsoft In Texas Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based renewable energy company, Leeward Renewable Energy has announced that it has entered into two 200-megawatt (MW) Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Microsoft Corp. Through these PPAs, Microsoft will purchase the power generated from two 200-MW LRE solar facilities currently under development at Morrow Lake Solar in Frio County, Texas, and Cradle Solar in Brazoria […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
As Sales Peak EPA Finalises New Pollution Standards For EVs In US Updated On Thu, Mar 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy Biden-Harris Administration has finalised pollution standards for cars that position US companies and workers to lead towards a clean vehicle future, protect public health, address the climate crisis, and save drivers money. EPA has finalised this rule as sales of clean vehicles, including plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, hit record highs last year. The […] Read more
Arevon Inks Deal With San Diego Community Power For Avocet Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy US-based renewable energy developer Arevon Energy has announced it has entered into a 15-year energy storage service agreement with San Diego Community Power (SDCP), California’s second-largest community choice aggregator, for the full capacity of the Avocet Energy Storage Project. The project is a 200-megawatt (MW)/800 megawatt-hours (MWh) stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) located in […] Read more
Barclays, Lightsource bp Sign $140 Million Deal For Louisiana Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Barclays and Lightsource bp have announced that they have committed to a $140 million tax equity deal which will finance the construction of the Prairie Ronde 180MWdc solar project in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. According to a media statement by Lightsource bp, the deal is one of the first to be led by Barclays’ new […] Read more
Methane Emissions From Energy Sector Near Record High In 2023, Finds IEA Study Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2024 by Saurenergy Methane emissions from the energy sector remained near a record high in 2023 – but substantial policies and regulations announced in recent months, as well as fresh pledges stemming from the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, have the potential to put them into decline soon, according to new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA). […] Read more
