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
Emerson to Automate New Zealand’s First Large-Scale Solar Project Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Technology and software conglomerate Emerson will provide advanced automation solutions to help ensure the safety and reliability of New Zealand’s first large-scale solar PV power project. Emerson said that its renewable power generation expertise will help solar energy company Lodestone Energy quickly and safely complete its two 23 MW sites at Kaitaia and Edgecumbe. The […] Read more
Navisun Secures $235 Million to Fuel Solar Projects’ Growth Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manhattan-based solar energy player Navisun LLC has announced that it has secured up to $235 million in debt financing through two facilities. Navisun is a solar independent power producer that co-develops, acquires, owns, and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar and storage projects. Navisun said that the financing will support its growth strategy, allowing it […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Power Corp Invites Bids for Supply of 32 MW Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has invited bids for the design, supply, construction and erection, testing, commissioning and operation and maintenance for 8 years of 32 MW (AC) solar power project at Pekhubella, Una, Himachal Pradesh. The EMD is Rs 3.70 cr. The document fee is Rs 15,000. The last date for submission of […] Read more
Bangladesh Issues Three Solar Tenders for Cumulative Capacity of 77.6 MW Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has issued three tenders with a cumulative capacity of 77.6 MW . It has invited bids for the construction of 50 MWp (DC) solar photovoltaic grid-connected power plant at Rangunia, Chattagram, Bangladesh; construction of 20 MWp (DC) solar photovoltaic grid-connected power plant at Baropukuria, Fulbari, Dinajpur, Bangladesh and the construction […] Read more
FuturaSun Plans New 2 GW Solar Module Facility in Italy Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy European solar module maker headquartered in Italy, FuturaSun has announced that it has acquired a 24,000 sq meters plot of land in the industrial area of Cittadella (Padua) to establish a new Italian solar module Gigafactory. FuturaSun said that the new factory will reach a 2 GW annual production capacity of high-efficiency photovoltaic modules that […] Read more
Silfab Solar Raises $125 Million to Build Third US Cell Factory Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy North American PV module manufacturer Silfab Solar has announced a second investment round led by ARC Financial Corporation to help fund the next expansion of Silfab Solar, whose third facility is to open in the United States of America. This will include domestic PV cell and module production. The $125 million investment from energy-focused private […] Read more
Duke Energy Operationalises 250 MW Solar Project in Texas Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS) has operationalised its largest solar power plant ever – the 250 MW Pisgah Ridge Solar project in Navarro County, Texas. Charles River Laboratories International has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 102 MW of the project over the next 15 years. This commitment will address the entirety […] Read more
CERC Rejects Change In Law Plea For BCD Demanded By Developers In SECI’s Tranche IX Solar Tender Updated On Thu, Mar 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In the tariff approval plea filed by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) for its tranche IX solar tender, where it had bid out 2000 MW of capacity in 2020, the CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission) found itself analysing a range of issues. Be it the change in GST on key solar components, to increase […] Read more
