South Africa Moves A Step Closer to 540 MW Solar and 1.1 GW Storage With Scatec PPA Signing Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Oslo, Norway headquartered, Scatec ASA has signed a power purchase agreement for three co-located solar and storage projects under the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP) alongside the South African government. The PPA will run for 20 years. This agreement also included 540MW of solar power capacity. With this, South Africa is one […] Read more
Eastern Railways Iconic Jamalpur Workshop To Go Solar Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy In its ambitious push to become a ‘Carbon Neutral Railway,’ the Eastern Railway is also leaning heavily on solar power. Coming up next is a 3.7 MWp roof top and shed solar power plant at its Jamalpur Workshop for 25 years. The Jamalpur Workshop, or Jamalpur Locomotive Workshop was established on 8 February 1862 as […] Read more
Industry Hails New Open Access Rules, Hopes For Turbocharged Solar Growth Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The notification of the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Open Access) Rules 2022 or the Green Open Access Rules as the industry is calling it, has easily been the biggest policy move for the sector this quarter. A quick perusal of the messages of welcome indicate that optimism rules high, and the Corporate and […] Read more
Canadian Solar Loses Patent Claim to Solaria, Stops Modules Supply to US in Settlement Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Solaria Corporation has declared that it has settled its patent infringement claims against Canadian Solar. Solaria is a U.S.-based global provider of solar energy products and Canadian Solar is a Chinese solar panel manufacturer. According to the official statement, Solaria has agreed to terminate its litigations against Canadian Solar in exchange for Canadian Solar ceasing […] Read more
US Buckles Under Industry Pressure, Suspends Tariff Threat On SE Asia Solar Imports For Two Years Updated On Wed, Jun 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy The White House said on Monday(06/06/2022) that tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries would be suspended for two years as part of measures to address “the urgent challenge of a changing climate” — but left China out of the deal. SaurEnergy had reported on the probability of the decision earlier on […] Read more
Masdar To Develop 4 GW of Renewable Projects In Azerbaijan Updated On Tue, Jun 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Adding to its international expansion, the UAE based leading renewable energy developer Masdar has announced that it has signed ‘implementation agreements’ with the Government of Azerbaijan to develop clean and renewable energy projects in the country with a combined confirmed capacity of 4,000 MW. Masdar will also have the right to develop an additional 6,000 […] Read more
Canadian Solar sells 70% stake in key Brazilian solar projects to SPIC Brasil Updated On Tue, Jun 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a major deal in the South American renewable energy market, Canadian Solar Inc. today announced it signed an agreement with SPIC Brasil to sell 70% stake in its 738 MWp solar power projects – Marangatu and Panati-Sitia in Brazil. SPIC Brasil is a leading power generation company in Brazil. SPIC Brasil is a leading […] Read more
O2 Power Commissions First 250 MW Solar Project in Bikaner Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Temasek and Alternative Asset Manager EQT backed O2 Power India has commissioned its first solar project in India, the 250 MW Solar project at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Announced by the firm on its social handle, the project was commissioned over phases in April-May this year. It has 1030 MW of projects under development in Rajasthan, including […] Read more
Jharkhand Progresses Towards Plans For 4 Solar Projects Adding Up To 80 MW Updated On Mon, Jun 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy The state government of Jharkhand is in catch up mode with plans to develop four solar power parks in the state that is expected to reduce the dependence and share of the non-renewable energy sources in the state. As per the reports, the solar power parks will be collectively of 80 MW and once all […] Read more
