AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
Juwi Energies secures business for EPC of 250 MW Solar Parks in S.Africa Updated On Thu, Aug 16th, 2018 by Saurenergy The USD 206 million contracts include the 86-MW Waterloo and the 78-MW Bokamoso solar plants, both to be located in North West Province, as well as the 86-MW Droogfontein 2 PV farm in the Northern Cape. Leading renewable energy development services provider, Juwi Energies has bagged contracts for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and Operations and […] Read more
Arctech Solar’s First African Solar Power Project Successfully Constructed Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy Arctech Solar is expecting a significant solar power yield increase from this project. It is also the first solar power tracker project in southern Namibia so far. The 6MWp solar power plant in Namibia, built by the PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Company, was successfully constructed and is expected to be commissioned and grid connected by the […] Read more
GCL System Integration Hosts Two Workshops in Africa Presenting Intelligent Solar Solutions Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy GCL System Integration’s G-Home Solar Kit consists of solar panels, mounting system, inverter, intelligent energy management system and energy storage system (optional). The kit, which makes self-consumption of solar energy, helps reduce users’ electricity bills as well as the carbon footprint. GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd (GCL-SI) hosted two workshops in South Africa to […] Read more
Vikram Solar Expands its Footprint in Africa – adds 14 Sub-Saharan Countries Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2016 by Saurenergy The Indian solar company, Vikram Solar joins forces with African energy distributor Powertech Africa to expand its footprint into 14 new markets in sub-Saharan Africa, including Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. The alliance will enable Powertech Africa, to generate PV module sales of one megawatt in sub-Saharan Africa by mid-2016 and will indulge in bringing and […] Read more
Offshore Wind’s 2024 in India- Building Blocks Falling Into Place Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy India’s offshore wind ambitions made slow but steady progress in 2024, egged on by multiple European partners pushing the country to try this ‘last frontier’ of renewable energy. For a country heading towards 100 GW of solar, and 50 GW of onshore wind, Offshore wind energy has been a distant dream, primarily because of cost […] Read more
JinkoSolar Re-Elects Top Leadership, Proposes New Changes Updated On Fri, Dec 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar today announced that all shareholders resolutions proposed at the Company’s 2024 annual general meeting were duly passed. Specifically, the Company’s shareholders passed the following resolutions approving: The re-election of Xianhua Li as a director of the Company; The re-election of Steven Markscheid as a director of the Company; The ratification […] Read more
News In Brief Dec 19: RWE’s 10 GW Milestone, Exide Picks Honeywell, Envision’s Storage Win Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy RWE Owned, Operated Clean Generation Assets Reaches 10 GW In US RWE, a leading global energy company, has reached significant growth in the U.S. after hitting 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed generation capacity of onshore wind, solar, and energy storage facilities in operation from coast to coast. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of more than […] Read more
News In Brief Nov 21: ADB, Solomon Islands & Tonga Sign Agreements, Scatec, Biden-Harris Administration Awards Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy ADB, Solomon Islands, Tonga Sign Agreements for Sustainable Energy Transition Projects at COP29 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Solomon Islands and Tonga have signed grant and loan agreements for energy projects on the sidelines of COP29. The ADB-supported projects will help the Pacific countries to transition from dependency on diesel fuel […] Read more
