Boralex to Acquire Interests in 7 Solar Plants in the US Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX) (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that Boralex US Solar CIA LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation, has entered into binding agreements with Centaurus Renewable Energy LLC (“CRE”) and certain other investors to acquire their controlling interests in seven solar plants, located in the United States, for a […] Read more
IIT Madras Develops Solar-Powered Survey Craft for Indian Ports and Waterways Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a solar-powered unmanned autonomous survey craft for Indian ports and inland waterways. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras have developed a solar-powered unmanned autonomous survey craft for Indian ports and inland waterways. According to the team, the system can undertake autonomous hydrographic and oceanographic surveys and provide real-time […] Read more
Meteorological Factors Caused Unexpected Drop in India’s Wind Production: Analysis Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wind power production in India in Q2 and Q3 saw an unexpected drop due to low wind speeds caused by regional and global meteorological factors. A new analysis by US-based consultancy firm, ArcVera Renewables has found that wind power production in India in the second (Q2) and third quarter (Q3) of the current financial year saw an unexpected […] Read more
Solar Tariffs Drop to Record Low of Rs 2/kWh in SECI’s 1070 MW Tender Updated On Tue, Nov 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest auction by SECI has seen solar power tariffs drop to a new record low of Rs 2 per kWh in the Indian solar segment. The latest auction by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has seen solar tariffs drop to a new record low in the Indian solar segment. SECI’s auction for […] Read more
Europe Proposes to Have 60 GW Offshore Wind Capacity by 2030, 300 GW by 2050 Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EC proposes to increase the offshore wind capacity in Europe from its current level of 12 GW to at least 60 GW by 2030 and to 300 GW by 2050. To help meet the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission recently presented the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy. The […] Read more
Boralex Becomes the Sole Owner of 3 Quebec Wind Farms, with 296 MW Capacity Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Boralex Inc has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the full 49% equity stake held by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in 3 wind farms in Quebec, already 51% owned by Boralex. CDPQ’s 49% equity stake represents 145 MW net installed capacity and the three wind […] Read more
IRENA and GWEC Enhance Cooperation to Scale Up Renewables Globally Updated On Sat, Nov 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) signed a cooperation agreement in order to join efforts aimed at increasing the adoption and deployment of wind and renewable energy worldwide. This agreement was signed by IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera and GWEC CEO Ben Backwell on the occasion of the […] Read more
TERI and Greenstat to set up Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen in India Updated On Fri, Nov 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy TERI and Greenstat Hydrogen India have announced a research partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of hydrogen technologies in India. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Greenstat Hydrogen India have announced a research partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of hydrogen technologies in India. This will be focused on the establishment of a Norwegian […] Read more
1,310 MW Samson Project Continues C&I Powered Solar Push In US Updated On Thu, Nov 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Invenergy’s 1,310 MW Samson Solar Energy Center has purchase contracts from AT&T, Honda, McDonald’s, Google and The Home Depot. Invenergy recently announced plans to start construction of a 1,310 MW solar energy facility, which will be the biggest stand alone one yet in the US . Invenergy is a privately-held global developer and operator of […] Read more