The First Factory Of NIO In Europe Will Commence Operation Soon Updated On Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese EV startup NIO has said that its first factory in Europe will be operational in September, 2022. There will be no manufacturing of cars in the new facility. The joint announcement was made by Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Hui Zhang, Vice President of NIO Europe Office in Budapest, […] Read more
European Bank To Invest $21.4M In Azerbaijan’s Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Aug 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) have all approved a finance package of $114.2 million (USD) to help Azerbaijan diversify its energy mix. The funds will facilitate a 230 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power […] Read more
Iberdrola and bp To Partner For EV Charging Infra, Green Hydrogen In Europe Updated On Tue, Aug 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major announcement, global energy players – Iberdrola and bp – have revealed that they will form a strategic collaboration to help accelerate the energy transition. Together, the companies intend to significantly expand fast EV public charging infrastructure to support the adoption of electric vehicles. The two will also develop large scale green hydrogen […] Read more
Orsted Acquires Ostwind; Eyes Key Markets in Europe Updated On Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy player Orsted has announced the signing of an agreement with Germany based Ostwind, a leading German developer, owner, and operator of onshore wind and solar power projects in Germany and France. For a consideration of EUR 689 million, Orsted will acquire a 100 % equity interest in OSTWIND Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, OSTWINDpark Rotmainquelle GmbH & […] Read more
Shell To Build Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy When Holland Hydrogen I starts operating in 2025, it will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable Hydrogen and become the largest renewable hydrogen plant in Europe. Hydrogen will be produced by a 200 MW electrolyser, which will be constructed by Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments in the port of Rotterdam. “Holland Hydrogen I […] Read more
Northvolt Raises $1.1 Billion To Roll Out Battery Factory In Europe Updated On Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has shared signing a $1.1 billion convertible note towards financing the expansion of battery cell and cathode material production in Europe. The decision has been taken to complement the increasing demand for batteries. Investors that lent participation in the capital raise included AMF, AP funds 1-4, ATP, Ava Investors, Baillie Gifford, […] Read more
Interconnected European Grid Key to Managing Variations In Solar Irradiance Updated On Tue, Jun 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Decline In Solar Irradiance Has Sounded A Warning After it witnessed the wettest month in March 2022 in 61 years, Spain experienced the sharpest decline in solar irradiance in 28 years. The findings from a team of experts from solar data firm Solargis reveal that there has been a 50 per cent decline in […] Read more
Chinese EV maker Nio To Manufacture Battery Swap Stations in Europe Updated On Mon, Jun 20th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chinese automobile manufacturer and power solutions provider Nio has announced that the company will be coming up with a manufacturing plant in Europe where it will be producing battery swap stations for the overseas market. It was reported early this year that Nio was looking to hire in Hungary for a manufacturing plant. Nio is […] Read more
NSEFI Partners with SolarPower Europe For India Specific ‘solar deployment guidelines’ Updated On Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) and SolarPower Europe have jointly published the best practice guidelines for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar power projects in India. The effort is supported by the ‘EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership.’ The published material – ‘EPC Best Practice Guidelines: India Edition’ – is a […] Read more