Adani Ramps Up Renewables Ambition For Group Updated On Mon, Jun 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy In a letter to the shareholders, Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said the company is aligning with India’s goal of becoming the world’s biggest player in renewable energy. The group has also set a target for itself to become the biggest solar power producer in the world. According to the chairman’s letter, the Adani Group […] Read more
Renewables Will Unlock $2.2 T Green Steel Monster: Rethink Report Updated On Mon, Jun 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report published by Rethink Technology Research says that steelmaking – one of the world’s dirtiest industries – will end up becoming of the greatest opportunities for renewable energy. In the wake of a 1,000-year coal legacy, a combination of hydrogen and scrap-based production will see a 20-fold increase in the sector’s demand for […] Read more
Verdant Microgrid Locks $150 Million Agreement with ClearGen and Blackstone Updated On Fri, Jun 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Verdant Microgrid, LLC, a leading clean energy development company, announces the completion of a USD 150 million exclusive financing agreement for the development of microgrid projects with ClearGen, LLC, a Blackstone Credit portfolio company. ClearGen, in partnership with Blackstone, works with partners to deliver efficient and reliable energy infrastructure to consumers. Verdant develops, designs, builds, […] Read more
Researchers in China Develop a PV-driven AC Using Ice Thermal Storage Updated On Fri, Jun 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Scientists in China from the Yunnan Normal University and the Jiaxing University have built a PV-powered air conditioner that uses ice thermal storage rather than batteries to store power. The design of the air conditioner, directly driven by distributed solar PV, was studied, and an MPPT controller was designed to effectively utilize solar energy. A variable speed […] Read more
Lightsource bp Invests in 703 MW Spanish Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy Europe’s largest solar developer Lightsource bp has invested 475 million euros (USD 566 million) to acquire a pipeline of three solar projects in Spain from Spanish company Grupo Jorge. The three projects totaling 703 MW are located in Aragon. Aragon is a landlocked region in northeastern Spain comprising the provinces of Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. […] Read more
ACME Signs Deal With Brookfield Renewable for 450MW Solar Project Updated On Tue, Jun 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy One of the largest solar power developers in India, ACME Solar Holdings Ltd. has announced signing a deal with Brookfield Renewable, an owner and operator of renewable assets, for a 450 MW solar power project in Rajasthan, India. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest investors in renewable power, with approximately 21,000 megawatts of […] Read more
The Maldives Opens Pre-qualification For 11-14 MW Solar PV Tender Updated On Tue, Jun 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Under World Bank-supported Accelerating Renewable Energy Integration and Sustainable Energy (ARISE) project, the Maldives has opened pre-qualification for a solar PV tender of 11-14 MW capacity range. This PV installation project covers hybridisation of fourteen island grids which currently rely almost entirely on diesel for power generation. Interested developers can submit applications for pre-qualification on or before 1 […] Read more
UNOPS S3i, IFU & ACME Co-invest in 250 MW Solar Park in Rajasthan Updated On Fri, Jun 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy An announcement revealed yesterday that Denmark’s state-owned fund IFU and United Nations Office for Project Services’ S3i have acquired 39% and 10% stake respectively in Acme Solar Holdings Ltd’s 250 MW solar project in Rajasthan. Acme Solar, a leading Solar IPP in India, holds the majority 51% stake in the project, which has a total […] Read more
Australia’s H2 Trade May be Worth US$90 billion in 2050: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jun 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Low-carbon hydrogen could become a US$50 billion to US$90 billion export industry for Australia in 2050, says Wood Mackenzie. Australia rates consistently in the top echelons for solar irradiance and has vast potential for largescale carbon capture and storage (CCS). It has showed the world the path forward with its stationary battery storage flexibility at […] Read more