TotalEnergies Acquires Core Solar; Raises RE Portfolio by 4GW in USA Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy French energy major TotalEnergies has announced that it has acquired Austin, US based Core Solar whose portfolio includes more than 4 GW of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. These projects are at various stages of development across several U.S. states and power markets. According to TotalEnergies official statement, Core Solar CEO Greg Nelson and […] Read more
Judge sides with Elon Musk in lawsuit over SolarCity Updated On Thu, Apr 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy A judge in the state of Delaware on Wednesday handed Tesla chief Elon Musk a victory in a shareholder lawsuit filed over the controversial buy of solar panel maker SolarCity. The judge ruled against a group of Tesla shareholders who contended that Musk, who was chairman of both Tesla and SolarCity at the time of […] Read more
NTPC, Energy Vault sign MoU for gravity-based energy storage tech Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy NTPC Limited, the largest power generating utility in India, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. The objective of the MoU is to collaborate and formalize a long-term strategic partnership for the deployment of Energy Vault’s EVx™ gravity-based energy storage technology and software solutions based on […] Read more
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan, is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added another boasting right. Tokyu Railways’ trains running through Shibuya and other stations were switched to power generated only by solar and other renewable sources starting […] Read more
Samsung Elec to join renewables pledge as S.Korea shifts gears on green energy Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Samsung Electronics plans to join as soon as next month a group of global corporations committed to 100 per cent renewable energy, a person familiar with the matter said, as partners such as Apple Inc push it for action against climate change. Samsung, the world’s biggest chipmaker, is late to the green power pledge: It’s […] Read more
Bids invited for 11 MW rooftop solar projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited has invited bids for the standardisation of rates and selection of contractors for the development of 11 MW of rooftop solar projects at various locations in the state. Key dates: Online Bid Submission: 13/05/2022 up to 1800 hours Bid Opening (Technical): 17/05/2022 at 1100 hours Bid Opening (Financial): 24/05/2022 […] Read more
Karnataka Can Sign EOIs to Bring Rs. 61,000 cr investments in Renewable Energy Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Karnataka may witness a fresh slew of renewable energy development as the government owned Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) may sign 9 Expressions of Interest (EOI) with 9 renewable energy investors. This is expected to be done at Windergy – 2022, a three day conference in New Delhi on currently. The exercise is expected […] Read more
Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway has decided to become a member of the International Solar Alliance, an initiative of India aimed at promoting renewable energy and sustainable development. Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt announced Norway’s membership of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during her official visit to India, a statement by the country’s Embassy said on Tuesday. The International […] Read more
Solar power production in India getting impacted by forest fires: Study Updated On Wed, Apr 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Forest fires that plague different parts of India, especially during summers, play a major role in reducing solar power production in India, a study has found. Several factors such as clouds, aerosols, and pollution generated from various sources limit the solar irradiance, causing performance issues in the photovoltaic and concentrated solar power plant installations. Large-scale […] Read more