Offshore Wind Developer Simply Blue Group Ventures Into Onshore Clean Energy Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind project developer Simply Blue Group is developing onshore renewable energy parks to power facilities capable of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The projects, in Canada, Ireland and Australia will process more than 1.5 million tonnes of sustainable biomass annually to produce over 300,000 tonnes of SAF each year. The company currently has a […] 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
Nordcell Plans 1.2 GW Module Plant In Sweden Updated On Mon, Apr 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Going against the grain of recent announcements of stress in the solar manufacturing sector in Europe, Swedish manufacturer Nordcell has shared plans to build a 1.2GW module manufacturing plant in northern Sweden, termed GIGA One. Nordcell said it is evaluating sites for the facility and hoped to begin production as early as the first half […] Read more
ALMM To Rule Solar From April 1, 2024 in India Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Putting to rest any doubts over the future of sourcing for key solar projects, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has confirmed the deadline of March 31 for ending all ALMM related exemptions for developers in a terse, one page office memorandum. At SaurEnergy, we had predicted this outcome early this week. That […] Read more
As March 31 Deadline Looms, ALMM Set To Rule Again Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Any hope developers might have had of the kind of exemptions the MNRE provided (before withdrawing them within a week) seem to be evaporating as the fiscal year deadline approaches. Readers will recall that the Approved List of Module Manufacturers(ALMM) requirement has been used as an effective non-tariff barrier by the government to support domestic […] 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
US Solar Manufacturers Come Out With Prescription for Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A new report commissioned by the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America (SEMA) Coalition and authored by Guidehouse Insights Inflection Point makes a case for stronger government efforts to ensure the US domestic solar manufacturing industry withstands the challenge mounted from China or Chinese linked imports. “Thanks to the efforts of Congress and the Administration, with […] Read more
Nissan Plans To Launch 16 New Electric Model In Next Three Years Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nissan Motor recently launched The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness. The plan focused on a broad-based product, increased electrification, and new approaches to engineering and manufacturing. It focused on new technologies adoption, and the use of strategic partnerships to increase global unit sales and improve profitability. Under the two-part […] Read more
Bangladesh Wind Plant Built By Chinese Firm Starts Operation In Cox Bazar Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy With the last wind-driven generator installed, Cox’s Bazar wind plant, the first centralised wind power project in Bangladesh invested and constructed by Chinese enterprises, was fully put into operation on Sunday, reported Chinese news agency Xinhua. The wind power project, located in Bangladesh‘s southeastern Cox’s Bazar district, some 400 km away from capital Dhaka, is […] Read more
