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
Luminous Moves Forward On Solar Panel Mfg. With 250 MW Panel Plant Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Leading energy solutions firm Luminous Power Technologies inaugurated its Solar Panel Factory in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The company claims the facility has cutting-edge technology and infrastructure designed to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The launch was graced by legendary cricketer and Luminous Brand Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies, and Manish […] 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
Australian Government Invests $1 Billion For Solar Sunshot Program Updated On Thu, Mar 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy A joint media release by Anthony Albanese Member of Parliament (MP), and the Prime Minister of Australia shared the Albanese government’s $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot programme in Australia. The minister said, “Solar Sunshot will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants. […] Read more
EDP Renewables & Walmart Sign 15-yr PPA For 180 MW Texas Solar Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy EDP Renewables North America LLC and Walmart Inc. have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a portion of a new 180-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the PPA, Walmart will be an offtaker for 162 MWac, complementing its current corporate procurement from EDPR NA projects of 233 MWac of utility-scale solar and […] Read more
Shizen Energy, Microsoft Complete Construction Of Inuyama Solar Plant Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shizen Energy Group has announced the completion of its Inuyama Solar Power Plant. It’s a large-scale solar power plant in Inuyama city, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, that commenced commercial operation in February 2024, and a completion ceremony was held on 25 March at the site. The power plant has a rated output of 31 MW […] Read more
Latest ALMM Update: India’s Enlisted Solar Module Capacity Up By 3.5GW Updated On Sat, Mar 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has now published its revised list of ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules). The latest list shows 83 local solar module manufacturing entities/plants in the country. The revised list portrays additional new capacities of 3,501 MW. The increase in the capacities is […] Read more
HPPCL Issues Tender For 13 MW Solar Project In Solan Updated On Fri, Mar 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy HPPCL has issued a tender inviting online bids from eligible and qualified bidders on Single Stage Two Envelope (i.e. Envelope-I: Technical Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid for the work with e-Reverse Auction for “ Design, Supply, Construction & Erection, Testing, Commissioning and Operation & Maintenance For 08 (Eight) Years of Solar Power Projects, of 13 […] 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
