Renewables Trump Fossil Fuels in Europe for H1 2020: Report Updated On Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In H1 2020, renewable energy sources generated 40 percent of the EU-27 (European Union) electricity as they trumped fossil fuels for the very first time In the first half (H1) of 2020, renewable energy sources – wind, solar and bioenergy – generated 40 percent of the EU-27 (European Unions) electricity as they trumped fossil fuels (34 percent) for the […] Read more
Britishvolt and Welsh Govt Sign MoU for 30 GWh Battery Manufacturing Plant Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Manufacturer Britishvolt has signed an MOU with the Welsh Government to develop a commercially viable 30 GWh battery manufacturing plant in South Wales. Manufacturer Britishvolt has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Welsh Government as both parties work together on plans to develop a commercially viable 30 GWh battery […] Read more
Enel Begins Work on its 1st Solar + Storage Project in North America Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Enel Green Power has announced that it has started construction of the Lily solar + storage project, its first hybrid project in North America Enel Green Power has announced that it has started construction of the Lily solar + storage project, its first hybrid project in North America that integrates a renewable energy plant with […] Read more
Ecoppia Gets $40 Mn Strategic Investment From CIM Group Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Ecoppia, the pioneer and world leader in robotic solutions for PV solar, has announced a USD 40 million strategic investment in the company by CIM Group. Ecoppia, the pioneer and world leader in robotic solutions for photovoltaic solar equipment, has announced a USD 40 million strategic investment in the company by CIM Group. The […] Read more
One Sun, One World, One Grid Brings Opportunities and Challenges: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Jul 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi floated the idea of cross-border solar connectivity in October 2019. It was taken up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and India is now pursuing a new vision of ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG). It looks ambitious, but if structured well could change the way […] Read more
NIPSCO Announces two Solar Projects Worth 300 MW in Indiana Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy NIPSCO has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects in central Indiana. NIPSCO, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc has announced the next phase of its plans to transition to lower-cost, cleaner energy resources, with the addition of two new solar projects that […] Read more
Solar Installations in Q1 2020 Slowed Down in India, China and US: Report Updated On Mon, Jul 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report, Q1 of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with just 15.8 GW getting installed. According to a new report, quarter 1 (Q1) of 2020 has been a particularly lousy installation period for solar panels with only one quarter in the past 9, being lower with […] Read more
20% Duty on Solar Power Equipment to cut Imports: Anurag Thakur Updated On Sat, Jul 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government is considering a 20% basic customs duty on solar equipment to discourage imports, particularly from China, Anurag Thakur has said. The government is considering a proposal by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to impose 20 percent basic customs duty on solar modules to provide an edge to domestic manufacturers and discourage imports, […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Scores Double Order for 165 MW in Vietnam Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has scored a double order, worth a combined 165 MW, including one for the largest nearshore wind farm in Vietnam Siemens Gamesa has scored a double order, including one for the largest nearshore wind farm in Vietnam, as the country quickly advances on its renewable ambitions. The two deals, with 75 MW and […] Read more