BP Increases Stake in Lightsource BP to Form a 50:50 JV Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 JV structure The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 joint venture (JV) structure. As part of the transaction, BP will purchase newly-issued equity […] Read more
Iberdrola Commits to 400 MW Solar Pipeline in Extremadura Updated On Sat, Nov 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has stepped up its commitment to clean energy with new solar capacity worth over 400 MW, which the company is to put into operation in Extremadura Iberdrola has stepped up its commitment to clean energy with new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity worth over 400 MW, which the company is to put into operation in […] Read more
Vivint Solar to Offer Solar + Storage PPA in California Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar is launching a new PPA option that includes one simple rate for both solar and battery storage in California. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider in the United States, wants homeowners to have the power to choose the kind of experience they get from their energy provider and is now launching […] Read more
Acciona Acquires 4 GW Solar Plus Storage Projects in the US Updated On Tue, Oct 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Acciona will acquire a portfolio of solar projects worth 3,000 MW and an additional 1.000 MW in battery storage from Tenaska in the US Spanish infrastructure and renewable energy conglomerate, Acciona has announced that it has signed an agreement with the US-based company Tenaska to acquire a portfolio of solar PV projects in seven states […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
Hecate Energy Seals 250 MW Solar Energy Agreement With Google Updated On Thu, Oct 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Hecate Energy has announced an agreement with Google to purchase 250 MW solar energy from the company’s 500 MW facility in Texas. Hecate Energy has announced an agreement with Google to purchase 250 MW of clean, renewable electricity from the company’s 500 MW cumulative solar facilities in Texas. Google had recently announced that it has made […] Read more
Gujarat Rooftop Solar Scheme Targeting 2 Lakh Households in First Year Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Gujarat energy minister Saurabh Patel has said that the state government’s rooftop solar panel scheme aims to cover two lakh households by March 31 next year. Under the scheme, people can install solar panels for electricity generation on the roof of their houses, and if there is surplus electricity, they can sell it to the power grid. […] Read more
MEDA Tenders for Off-Grid Solar Systems Across Amravati Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy MEDA has issued a tender for setting up of off-grid solar systems, solar street lights and solar base high masts across various locations in Amravati The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) has issued a tender, seeking bids from eligible parties for setting up of cumulative 126 kW off-grid solar power plants, 88 solar street lights, […] Read more
World’s Largest Solar Battery Plant to Come Up in LA Updated On Mon, Sep 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy 8Minute, the largest independent solar company in the US, is planning to build a massive new facility called Eland Solar & Storage Center for its Los Angeles utility. After rejecting 8Minute’s proposal in August this year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) last week approved the 400 MW / 1.2 GWh project […] Read more
