Equinix, Sembcorp Sign PPA To Develop 58.5 MWp Solar Project Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, today signed its second renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Power Pte. This project in Singapore with Sembcorp’s subsidiary is the second PPA. This collaboration provides Equinix solar project 58.5 MWp maximum capacity from JTC’s properties on Jurong Island. The project will start in 2029. This accounts […] Read more
US Imposes New Tariffs On Solar Modules From Southeast Asia Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Commerce Department has announced a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The US tariffs are in response to complaints from American manufacturers that companies in these countries are selling solar panels at unfairly low prices. The US tariffs will be imposed on solar panels from Malaysia, […] Read more
Melwyn Moses Joins Borosil Renewables As CEO (Managerial) Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Borosil Renewable recently appointed Melwyn Moses as its new Chief Executive Officer (Key Managerial Personnel). He has a career spanning nearly three decades. He brings expertise in manufacturing transformation, supply chain optimization, strategic investment planning, and operational excellence. Having served in key global leadership roles, he has successfully managed operations across 31 manufacturing sites and […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
COVER STORY: India Eyes Historic Rise Of Solar Cell Manufacturers Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy So far, 2024 has been a remarkable year for the Indian solar industry. Not only has it met expectations so far in terms of capacity additions, it has also delivered a huge fillip to the rooftop solar sector, thanks to PM Surya Ghar and new momentum in promising schemes like PM-KUSUM, besides record additions in […] Read more
2024: US Clean Energy Investment Announcements Rose To $1tn Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy United States (US) recently saw a surge in private sector clean energy investment. The country saw the investment reaching $1 trillion in clean energy, semiconductors, and other advanced manufacturing initiatives. The move is set to see a spur in catalyzing growth of clean energy in the United States (US). The data shows that announced investments […] Read more
Cheap Solar and Expensive Power- Pakistan’s Sobering Experience So far Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Readers will be aware that we have occasionally tracked the growth of solar in Pakistan here. What has been interesting is the fact that the country, while performing poorly at an institutional level, has seen the kind of solar boom that would rival almost any country elsewhere over the past year and more. Reports claim […] Read more
Supply Chain A Major Hinderance To APAC’s Wind Projects: GWEC Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind is grappling with supply chain challenges, particularly in accessing onshore wind nacelles. A GWEC report found that China is the dominant supplier in the Asian Pacific (APAC) region. According to Global Wind Energy (GWEC), China holds an 85% Onshore market share, India and South Korea’s nacelle capacity is focused solely on onshore projects, […] Read more
5 Challenges That Can Increase Solar Module Costs In India Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Indian solar module manufacturing sector, once heavily reliant on Chinese imports for solar modules and cells, is gradually moving toward self-reliance. However, this transition brings its own set of hurdles, which could lead to increased costs for solar panels and project development, potentially pushing solar tariffs higher in the coming years. 1. Reduced Export […] Read more
