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
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
UK’s Biggest Solar Corporate PPA Signed Between Vodafone, Centrica & MYTILINEOS Updated On Tue, Feb 21st, 2023 by Saurenergy Telecommunications firm Vodafone and Centrica, international energy services and solutions company, have entered into a second corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). They have joined hands with MYTILINEOS S.A, a leading global industrial and energy company to facilitate the output from five solar farms that are in the works in England. These will cumulatively generate 216 […] Read more
Volkswagen’s EV Charging Firm Electrify America Launches New Project for EV Solar Charging Updated On Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Volkswagen’s fast-charging public network firm Electrify America has announced the launch of “Solar Glow 1”, a cleantech project in the Golden State of California. The 75 MW solar power project to be established in San Bernardino County, California will produce 225,000 MWh of clean electricity annually. For the project that looks at charging electric vehicles […] Read more
Lightsource bp & Contact Energy to Develop 150 MW Solar PV Project in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, which delves into the development and management of solar energy projects, will develop one of New Zealand’s largest solar development project at Christchurch Airport. Lightsource bp and New Zealand based Contact Energy, will together develop the 150 MW solar project. The deal marks the firm’s first project in New Zealand. The Kowhai Park […] Read more
France Pushes Rooftop Solar With Mandate for Solar Parking Lots Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy A parliamentary legislation for France that is as interesting as it is environment-friendly, seeks to mandate the installation of solar panels on car parks. This is mandatory for areas stretching over 1,500 square meters. Soon, it should be common to spot solar panels along the country’s large parking lots. Parking lots in fact, offer one […] Read more
Longroad Announces Financial Close On & Begins Construction of 202 MW Umbriel Solar Project Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy American renewable energy player Longroad Energy has announced the financial close of Umbriel Solar which is a 202 MWdc (150 MWac) solar PV project in Polk County, Texas. The firm said that the construction of the solar project has also commenced. Umbriel is sixth greenfield RE project of Longroad in Texas to reach financial close […] Read more
Pristine Sun Gets Capital Commitment of $250 Million for Solar Expansion Updated On Mon, Feb 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy US renewable energy player Pristine Sun Corporation has announced a $250 million capital commitment from strategic private equity and family office investors to develop renewable energy projects. The equity commitment will allow Pristine Sun to develop, finance, and build up to 5 GW of its solar projects. The official statement of the firm held that […] Read more
State Budget: Kerala to be Home to Hydrogen Train, EV Industrial Park Updated On Sun, Feb 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Presented by Finance Minister of K.N. Balagopal, the Budget made significant announcements on renewable energy, Green Hydrogen and electric vehicles. The Budget sets sights on initiatives for the establishment of green hydrogen hubs in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. The timeline for the achievement of these is over the next two years. An outlay of Rs 200 […] Read more