New Thermodynamic Formula Reveals Bifacial Panels Generate 15-20% More Power Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new thermodynamic formula reveals that the bifacial cells making up double-sided panels generate on average 15-20 percent more power than monofacial cells Double-sided solar cells are already enabling panels to sit vertically on land or rooftops and even horizontally as the canopy of a gas station, but it hasn’t been known exactly how much […] Read more
Scout Closes $210 mn Financing for 130 MW Indiana Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scout Clean Energy has announced the closing of construction financing and tax equity commitments for the 130 MW Bitter Ridge Wind Farm in Indiana. Scout Clean Energy, a Colorado-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator, today announced the closing of construction financing and tax equity commitments for the 130 MW Bitter Ridge Wind Farm (Bitter […] Read more
ACWA Power Signs 20-Year PPA for 250 MW Solar Projects in Ethiopia Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has signed two PPA with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer EEP for two 125 MW solar projects at USD 2.526 cents/kWh over 20 years ACWA Power, international developer and operator of power generation and water desalination projects, has announced that it has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with Ethiopia state-owned electricity producer […] Read more
EVs, Storage, Microgrids and Corporate PPAs to be Key Trends in 2020: GlobalData Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The power sector is witnessing significant changes. As 2019 draws to a close, Harminder Singh, Director of Power at data and analytics company GlobalData, looks at the key trends that will shape the industry in 2020, ranging from electric vehicles (EVs) to corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs). A. Electric vehicles “The adoption of electric vehicles […] Read more
EOI for 5 MW Solar Plant Issued by Dept of Defence Production Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Department of Defence Production has issued an EOI for commissioning of 5 MW grid-connected solar plant at the Varagaon Ordnance Factory in Maharashtra. The Ordnance Factory Board under the Department of Defence Production has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the commissioning of a 5 MW grid-connected solar power plant at the Varagaon […] Read more
EDPR Secures Long-Term CfD for 307 MW Wind at Polish Auction Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDPR has secured a 15-year CfD at the Polish energy auction to sell electricity produced by a portfolio of 11 wind farms with a total capacity of 307 MW. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has announced that it has secured […] Read more
Solar Frontier Completes Financing for 210 MW California Solar Project Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar Frontier Americas has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang Two solar project in Kings County, California. Solar Frontier Americas (SFA), the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan, has announced that it has closed on the tax equity commitment and debt financing for its 210 MW Mustang […] Read more
Delays and Cancellations to Dampen US Microgrid Growth Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Project cancellations and delays connecting planned projects to the grid will lead the US microgrid market to contract 17% from its 2018 peak Project cancellations and delays connecting planned projects to the electric grid will lead the US microgrid market to contract 17 percent from its 2018 peak by the end of this year, according […] Read more
Skoda Installs 8.5 MW Rooftop Solar Plant at Pune Facility Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Skoda India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. European Car major Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced the installation of its 8.5 MW rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the company’s Chakan facility near Pune. Last year, the company had inaugurated its first […] Read more
