Govts’ Energy Safety Nets Essential for Access to Universal Electricity, Clean Cooking: SEforALL Updated On Sat, Feb 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The national governments are uniquely positioned to target and support disadvantaged populations most in need of energy services by providing safety nets for those living in energy poverty, said the new research report from SEforALL. This report titled ‘Energy Safety Nets’ was released jointly by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), […] Read more
Soltage and Basalt Enter Oregon Market With 40 MW Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Soltage and Basalt managed funds have announced their entrance into the Oregon power market with a 40 megawatt (MW) solar portfolio. Soltage, a leading independent power producer, and Basalt managed funds have announced their entrance into the Oregon power market with a 40 megawatt (MW) solar portfolio. The first 10 MW solar facility was energised in December 2019 and the remaining 30 MW capacity is […] Read more
NeoVolta Poised to Lead the Emerging Solar Plus Storage Market Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy After closing the decade with record growth, the residential solar plus storage market is set for takeoff and NeoVolta is ready to meet this growth After closing the decade with record growth, the residential solar plus storage market is set for takeoff in the 2020s. Analysts predict that one in five of all solar systems […] Read more
PepsiCo Targeting 100% Renewable Electricity in the US Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its US direct operations this year, covering nearly half of its total global electricity consumption Some of America’s favourite snacks and beverages – from Lay’s and SunChips to bubly, Gatorade and Pepsi – will soon be made using electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. […] Read more
Financial Services Firm Visa Reaches 100% Renewable Electricity Goal Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visa has announced that it has met its goal to use 100% renewable electricity by 2020, furthering its commitment to lead sustainably across its operations American financial services corporation, Visa has announced that it has met its goal to use 100 percent renewable electricity by 2020, furthering the company’s commitment to lead responsibly and sustainably […] Read more
2020 Could Be Africa’s Arrival As A Solar Market With Size Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […] Read more
Are lower margins making the Indian solar market unattractive? Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy In recent years, Indian solar industry saw many ups and downs whether it would be related to implementation of GST, safeguard duty, dues on Discoms, renegotiation of PPAs, policy changes etc. Here’re some views and voices from the industry on the impact of margins due to ongoing developments: Amit Gupta, Director of Legal and Corporate […] Read more
Solar Provider Group Plans to Invest $250 mn in Brazilian Solar Market Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Provider Group has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments worth $250 million over the next 5 years Canada-based Solar Provider Group (SPG) has announced that it has arranged a team to enter the Brazilian solar market with the goal to complete investments totaling USD 250 […] Read more
Grundfos Lauded for Work in Emerging Markets With Solar Pumps Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Based on analysis of global emerging markets for solar pumps for economic development, Grundfos has won the 2019 Global Emerging Market Innovation Award Based on its recent analysis of global emerging markets for solar-powered water pumps for economic development, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Grundfos with the 2019 Global Emerging Market Innovation Award. With superior […] Read more
