News In Brief Jan 31: Torrent Power, EU’s Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure, Meta, Zelestra Agreement Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Torrent Power Commissions 300 MW Solar Project In Gujarat Torrent Power Limited subsidiary, Torrent Saurya Urja 2 Private Limited (TSU2) has received a certificate from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency certifying the commissioning of a 300 MW solar project w.e.f. December 15, 2024. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency-certified solar power plant has come into full […] Read more
GE Vernova Plans $600 Mn Investment To Build US Factories Over Next Two Yrs Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy GE Vernova Inc., a US-based energy manufacturer has announced plans to invest nearly $600 million in its US factories and facilities over the next two years to help meet the surging demand worldwide. The new investments – expected to create more than 1,500 new US jobs – will help drive its energy affordability, national security, […] Read more
Solar Journey of Africa: 2024 in Review and the Road Ahead Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Africa is the continent with the world’s largest solar energy potential and investment is the only thing that’s keeping Africa from powering its development using this potential. The solar growth in Africa remained modest in 2024 in the face of structural challenges such as limited financing, regulatory barriers and infrastructure constraints which still impede the […] Read more
Ethiopia Leapfrogs Ahead With Africa’s First EV Directive Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy Ethiopia has approved Africa’s first EV Charging Directive, paving the way for infrastructure expansion, enforcing licensing, and setting electrification goals. Ethiopia’s latest electric vehicle (EV) charging directive aims to establish EV charging stations every 50 km. The country also plans to replace 30% of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within a decade. The plan is […] Read more
JSW MG Motor Expands Battery Second Life Partnership With Lico Materials Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 by Saurenergy JSW MG Motor India, in partnership with LICO Materials, a part of Epsilon Group, has unveiled the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) as part of its ‘Project Revive’. The advanced BESS comprises repurposed MG ZS EV batteries and highlights the carmaker’s commitment of promoting circular EV economy by embracing innovation. Compared to traditional solutions, this […] Read more
SEIA Envisions To Install 700 GWh ESS Across US By 2030 Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy US solar body Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has unveiled a target for the U.S. to deploy 10 million distributed storage installations and reach 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh). These targets are part of a new whitepaper that analyzes the economic and energy security imperative of the storage sector. SEIA has also set sub-targets for residential, community, […] Read more
News In Brief: TotalEnergies 75MW Deal, ENGIE’s Saudi Plans, KPI Green In 300 MW Solar Deal Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics In 75 MW Green Energy Deal French energy major TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable electricity to STMicroelectronics sites in France. This 15-year contract, started in January 2025, represents an overall volume of 1.5 TWh of power supply.TotalEnergies will provide STMicroelectronics, an integrated device manufacturer, […] Read more
Sharika Wins Rs. 155.78 Cr Work Order For NHPC’s Rooftop Solar Project Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy NHPC recently awarded Uttar Pradesh-based Sharika Enterprise a 4 MW contract to develop rooftop solar power projects. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing, stating, “The contract is for the development of rooftop solar power projects with a total capacity of 4 MW on buildings of NHPC.” Sharika said in a regulatory filing, “The […] Read more
Jakson Green & Blueleaf Energy Tie-Up For 1 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jan 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Jakson Green (JGPL), a leading new energy transition platform, and Blueleaf Energy (Blueleaf), a pan-Asian renewable energy platform owned by a Macquarie Asset Management managed fund, have announced their strategic partnership with a 1-gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio in Rajasthan, representing an investment of USD 400 million. The partnership will focus on jointly developing and building […] Read more
