Ørsted Acquires 160 MW Irish Solar Project ‘Garrenleen’ Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced the acquisition of 160-MW capacity Irish solar project Garrenleen from RE conglomerate Terra Solar. It’s the second solar project of Ørsted in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 households annually. This is also expected to be one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s […] Read more
Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar financing platform Aerem has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A round led by climate-tech investor Avaana Capital. The round also saw follow-on participation from Blume Ventures and it includes debt financing of $1.5 million from financial institutions. Financing has been a key issue seen to impact uptake of solar in the MSME segment, and […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
Google Signs Agreement with Sol Systems for Solar Energy at its Campuses Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy American multinational technology firm Google has signed a pact with US solar energy firm Sol Systems to help power up its campuses in North and South Carolina with solar energy. The statement called the pact a “unique renewable energy procurement and investment strategy” facilitating the development of new solar energy projects that also help provide […] Read more
Three Japanese Solar Projects of 42 MW Capacity Powered up by Canadian Solar Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manufacturer of solar PV modules which also delves into large scale solar projects, Canadian Solar, has shared that three of its solar power projects based have achieved commercial operation in the first quarter of 2023. The cumulative capacity of these projects is 42 MWp. The said projects are located in Oita Kitsuki, Gunma Takasaki and […] Read more
ISA & UNDP Launch Pilot Projects on Scaling Solar Applications Updated On Fri, Mar 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced the launch of pilot projects on Scaling Solar Applications for Agriculture Use (SSAAU), in ten African ISA member countries: Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Republic of Sudan, Senegal, South Sudan, Togo, Tuvalu, and Uganda. The programme is set to be implemented over […] Read more
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, AEP Energy Sign PPA for 188 MW Solar Farm in Indiana Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar energy conglomerate Lightsource bp and AEP Energy Partners (AEPEP), a subsidiary of American Electric Power have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 188 MWdc solar project called Honeysuckle Solar located in New Carlisle, Indiana, USA. AEP Energy Partners is also one of the largest wholesale energy suppliers in the country. Lightsource bp […] Read more
Thailand’s CP Foods to Solarize 180 Facilities with 65 MW Capacity Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Businesses across the world pushing decarbonisation and moving towards net zero commitments. In a key development, Thailand based food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) has said that it will increase the installation of solar panels at 180 animal farms, feed mills, and processing plants across Thailand, with a total capacity of […] Read more
