UK Researchers to Develop Anti-soiling Coating for Solar Modules Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar experts from Loughborough University have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules. Project lead Professor Michael Walls, Professor of Photovoltaics for Power Systems in the university’s Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), says the three-year-long study, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), […] Read more
Array Technologies Buys STI Norland in $652 million Tracker Deal Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy American solar tracker firm Array Technologies is in advanced talks to acquire Spanish tracker manufacturer Soluciones Técnicas Integrales Norland (STI Norland) in a deal valued at around €570 million (US$652 million) in cash (€351 million/US$401 million) and stock. The deal closure is expected by Q1 of 2022. In 2020, STI generated revenues and EBIDTA of […] Read more
UK To Provide Credit For Turney’s Largest Solar Project Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The UK Export Finance (UKEF) said on Monday it would provide over £217 million ($291.04 million) in export credit for the financial closure and construction of Turkey’s largest solar facility. This will be the largest ever commitment from UKEF for a renewable energy project, indicating the clear shift in priorities underway at European governments post […] Read more
New SiemensGamesa Turbine for Vattenfall’s Big UK Offshore Wind Farms Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has been named Nominated Preferred Supplier by Vattenfall for the 3.6 GW Norfolk offshore wind power projects in the UK. The agreement includes the potential deployment of the new SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines and a multi-year service agreement. Located between 47 – 72 km off the English east coast, the agreement […] Read more
French Court Verdict On Health Damage From Wind Turbines Updated On Thu, Nov 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy A French court has awarded damages to a Belgian couple claiming a wind turbine near their house negatively impacted their health. Christel and Luc Fockaert were awarded €110,000 after complaining of health problems that they claim were caused by a windfarm. The decision is likely to cause disquite among operators across Europe, as both North […] Read more
Joe Doucet’s ‘Wind Turbine Wall’ is Both Art & Utility Updated On Wed, Nov 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Can the power of art help power our homes? While most wind power plants today are located on expansive hills and coastlines or even found floating on water bodies, the idea of installing wind turbines in our homes, in our backyards no less, would seem to conflict with our sense of both home décor and […] Read more
Solar Development Engineer – Asia Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy In this role, you will work with business development leads in key countries to ensure projects deliver maximum value. You will also manage key interfaces with global engineering and global EPC teams to confirm that minimum standards are met, and projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. You are expected to assess, secure and de-risk Shell’s […] Read more
Inox Wind Wins 150MW Wind Project from NTPC REL Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Noida-based Inox Wind on Monday said it has bagged a 150 MW wind power project order from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. The project will likely help NTPC achieve its target of having over 60 GW renewable energy capacity, constituting nearly 50 per cent of the company’s overall power generation capacity by 2032. It will be […] Read more
Vector Green and Evergreen Power In MoU For Wind Power Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vector Green Energy Pvt Ltd (Vector Green) and Evergreen Power Mauritius Pvt Ltd (Evergreen Power) have entered into a MoU to develop around 300 MW of wind power projects in India through greenfield development. Vector Green is a renewables focused Independent Power Producer (IPP), wholly owned by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners India LLP. […] Read more