Petronas Forays into Renewable Energy with Acquisition of Amplus Energy Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Malaysia’s Petronas has acquired Amplus Energy Solutions, marking the Oil and Gas majors international foray into renewable energy. Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Malaysia’s fully integrated oil and gas major, has entered into an agreement with I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, to acquire 100% interest in Amplus (M+) Energy Solutions Pte Ltd, a […] Read more
China’s CEI, French EDF Group Team Up for Offshore Wind in Jiangsu Province Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy China Energy Investment and Electricite de France Group (EDF Group) have signed a deal to jointly develop an offshore wind power project in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. The project is the first offshore wind power venture with both domestic and foreign investment in China. A total of 7.94 billion yuan (US$1.18 billion) will be invested, […] Read more
Solar Waste Management and Manufacturing Standards Policy Needed: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government needs to bring out a policy on solar module waste management and standards for use of material for manufacturing, according to consultancy Bridge To India. “There is an urgent need to formulate appropriate quality standards for use of environmentally sustainable materials in manufacturing of modules. This will help in minimising potentially hazardous end-of-life […] Read more
Apple Set to Surpass its Clean Energy Goals with New Supplier Commitments Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global tech-major, Apple has revealed that it has nearly doubled the number of suppliers that have committed to run their Apple production on 100 percent clean energy, bringing the total number to 44. Because of this partnership between Apple and its suppliers, the California-based tech company will exceed its goal of bringing 4 GW of […] Read more
Scatec Solar Brings First Part of 400 MW Solar Plant in Egypt Online Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Norway-based Scatec Solar has announced that it has grid-connected and reached commercial operation for 65 MW of its 400 MW Benban project in Egypt. The Benban solar power plant is Scatec Solar’s largest project under construction, and the company is the largest contributor to the 1.5 GW Benban site – the world’s largest solar park. […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […] Read more
MMRDA Issues 7.63 MW Rooftop Solar Projects Tender For Mumbai Metro Rail Project Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The last date of bid submission is April 25, 2019. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender for setting up of 7.63 MW of rooftop solar PV power projects under RESCO model at station sites of Mumbai Metro Rail Project for line 7 and 2A. The brief scope of work for […] Read more
Israel’s Megalim Concentrated Solar Power Plant Begins Operations Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Megalim solar thermal power plant, a joint venture of BrightSource, GE Renewable Energy and the Noy Fund, said on 10 April, that it has begun commercial operation in Israel. The Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, located in Israel’s Negev desert, is one of the largest projects of its type in the world. It is […] Read more
Grid-Connected Solar Rooftops Have higher Energy Payout Ratio: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The energy produced over the lifetime of typical rooftop solar panels more than makes up for the energy it takes to make, mount and then eventually recycle them. But adding a home battery usually lowers those dividends, according to new research from Stanford University. A new study published by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable […] Read more
