South Korea’s Qcells to Build $2.5 Bn Solar Factory in US; More Than Doubles Production Updated On Thu, Jan 12th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korea’s solar cells and modules maker Qcells will invest over $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia, USA. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring […] Read more
US based Enfinity Global Acquires 400 MW of Operating Solar Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy US-based renewable energy firm Enfinity Global has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 400 MW operational utility-scale solar portfolio marking a further expansion in the US market. The official statement of Enfinity Global said that in September 2022, it signed a deal with Capital Dynamics to acquire a diversified contracted portfolio, consisting […] Read more
Atlas Renewable Energy Gets $210 million For 438 MW Solar Project in Brazil Updated On Wed, Jan 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global renewable player Atlas Renewable Energy has secured a loan of $210 million from Brazil’s Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) to finance its Boa Sorte solar project which is of 438 MW in capacity. Atlas said that this marks the first time that BNDES has executed a US dollar-indexed loan to a […] Read more
UK’s Hive Energy to Invest $4Billion for 4 GW of Solar + Storage in Turkey Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy The United Kingdom-based Hive Energy has said that it will be investing $4 billion for the development of solar power projects with energy storage facilities in Turkey. As per reports, the firm will be constructing the projects through joint ventures with two partners based out of Turkey itself. Hive Energy is headquartered in Hampshire in […] Read more
German Institution DEG Funds Solar Micro-Grids Development in Nigeria Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Investment is picking up in Africa and the developed world seems to be making efforts to ensure that the continent is not bereft of access to green energy. The ace development finance institution of Germany, Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), is now funding the USA-based Husk Power Systems with $750,000 to build eight community solar […] Read more
Tunisia Comes Up With Solar Power Tenders Of 1 GW Updated On Tue, Jan 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tunisia is catching up on its renewable energy targets to decarbonise its economy and add to the global efforts for tackling the challenge of climate change. In a fresh development, Tunisia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energies has launched two new tenders for the development of solar PV projects of cumulative capacity of 1 […] Read more
Iran Looks to Get International Solar Alliance Membership Updated On Mon, Jan 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iran has recently sent a Bill to the Parliament, looking to get onboarded as a member to the International Solar Alliance. As per the country’s Sixth Development Plan, it should have augmented its share of renewable power in electricity generation by at least 5 per cent. Currently, the share of renewables in Iran’s electricity generation […] Read more
RE Firm Green Genius Expands Solar Portfolio in Poland Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Green Genius and Poland-based banking group mBank have entered into a financial transaction worth PLN220m (€46m) that will pave the way for the establishment of a 69 MW solar portfolio. Currently, Green Genius has large presence in the Polish market and this is the largest deal by the firm here. The first […] Read more
Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency Calls for 20 MW Rooftop Solar Bids Updated On Fri, Jan 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new tender for the installation and commissioning of 20 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems has been issued by the Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA). As per the notification, the installation will come on government buildings, state-run industrial facilities and educational institutions of Tamil Nadu. The developers can submit their bids by February 15, […] Read more
