Community Solar: An Explainer Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Rooftop solar has established itself as an attractive option for green transition enthusiasts who are also looking to bring down their energy costs. The last decade saw solar prices come down considerably, which made the technology even more attractive. However, Rooftop solar becomes unappealing to most lower-income households because of the higher cost per kilowatt […] Read more
Lightsource bp Secures Approval to Build 1.6 GW Solar Project in Spain Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy conglomerate Lightsource bp – a joint venture between Lightsource and British Petroleum – has held that its route for the development of solar energy projects of multi-GW stands cleared in Spain. In a key development, Lightsource bp has received the environmental go-ahead for 19 solar power projects having total cumulative capacity of […] Read more
West Central Railway Invites Bids for Implementation of 12 MW Solar Rooftop Projects Updated On Thu, Mar 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy West Central Railway has issued a tender soliciting bids for the implementation of rooftop/cop, solar PV system at 3 division of West Central Railway. The projects are located at Kota division and have an aggregated capacity of 12 MW through public-private partnership (PPP) on desitransfer (the “DBFOT”) basis. The supply of electricity to railways will […] Read more
EDF Renewables Acquires 529 MWp Solar Portfolio from MEC Energy in Germany Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable energy player EDF Renewables has acquired 17 greenfield solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 529 MWp from MEC Energy, a renewable project developer based in Germany. In the transaction, Capcora, a German consulting company, acted as the exclusive sell-side M&A advisor MEC Energy which is a German project developer and part […] Read more
Triveni Glass to Institute Solar Glass Manufacturing Plant in Andhra Pradesh Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Triveni Glass Limited, an Indian glass manufacturer company has plans to open up a solar glass manufacturing plant with a production capacity of 840 metric ton (MT)/day in Andhra Pradesh for an estimated investment of INR 1000 cr. Headquartered in Allahabad, UP, Triveni Glass Ltd. manufacturer of toughened glass and laminated safety glass. The said […] Read more
Honda, LG Energy Begin Construction of Multi-Billion Ohio EV Battery Plant Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Honda and LG Energy Solution have announced the beginning of the construction of their joint venture electric vehicle battery plant that will be spread over 2 million square feet in Fayette County in Ohio. In January, 2023, Honda said that the two companies have committed to invest $3.5 billion in the new joint venture (JV) […] Read more
Spain’s Repsol Acquires 250 MW of Wind & Solar Assets from Germany’s ABO Wind Updated On Wed, Mar 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational energy firm Repsol has purchased 250 MW of renewable assets from German developer ABO Wind in Spain that come in the face of three wind farms and two solar plants. With the acquisition of these projects, the renewable portfolio of Repsol in Spain now totals 3,200 MW. The three wind farms, totalling 150 […] Read more
Israel’s Solar Panel Cleaning Firm Ecoppia Lands 181.25 MW Project in Chile with ENGIE Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Israel-based Ecoppia, which provides robotic cleaning solutions for photovoltaic solar, has announced another collaboration with ENGIE, a French multinational utility company. The partnership is for its 181.25 MW (AC)/199.8 MW (DC) Coya Solar PV Plant in Chile’s Antofagasta region, which is the energy firm’s largest project in northern Chile. The project is expected to generate […] Read more
L’Oréal Signs Agreement with EDF for Renewable Energy Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy French personal care company L’Oréal has partnered for renewable energy with EDF Renewables through a PPA. EDF Renewables is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French utility EDF Group. As per the 15-year agreement, EDF will be focussing on two solar parks located in the Corrèze and Vosges regions, where EDF will be able to produce […] Read more
