Trina Solar Joins Chinese Peers With Major Expansion Plans Updated On Wed, May 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy Trina Solar joins fellow Chinese solar giants Longi and Jinko Solar to announce major new expansion plans. In a recent announcement, Trina Solar said it will invest around CNY8.7 billion (USD1.2 billion) in a new plant and related facilities in China’s Sichuan province. The Changzhou headquartered firm has been a major player in the solar […] Read more
5 Solar Energy Myths That Need To Be Buried For Good Updated On Mon, May 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy Despite the many benefits that solar energy offers, it continues to be shrouded in myth. However, in the recent past, particularly the last five years, solar has overcome challenges, and many myths, like few heralded energy sources before it. Saur Energy deflates the most common myths around solar. We hope these have not kept you […] Read more
Badeel, ACWA Power To Invest Over $3 billion For 4.5 GW Solar Projects In Saudi Arabia Updated On Mon, May 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Providing thrust to the new wave of solar power development in Saudi Arabia, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel) and ACWA Power have signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the development and operation of three major new solar IPP projects. Badeel is fully owned by the Public […] Read more
G-7, G-20 Partners Need To Collaborate To Tackle Challenges Of Critical Minerals: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy A recent policy brief on critical minerals (CM) claimed that there was a need for a partnership between the members of the G-7 and G-20 on the vital issue. The report said that such a partnership was needed to tackle the main hurdles in the procurement and deployment of these rare resources, crucial to expedite the growth […] Read more
CEEW Study Flags Concentration Of Clean Energy Manufacturing As Global Risk Updated On Tue, Apr 4th, 2023 by Saurenergy Two studies conducted by the researchers at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) have batted for an interrupted and affordable supply of critical clean energy technologies across the globe. The report said this was needed for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for a risk-free energy transition towards renewable energy. The Indian […] Read more
Canada Joins The Race To Offer Clean Energy Manufacturing Incentives Updated On Fri, Mar 31st, 2023 by Saurenergy After the US and it’s Inflation Reduction Act, The European subsidies for local manufacturing and India’s very own Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme it is now apparently the turn of Canada to get on to the local manufacturing bandwagon. The federal government led by Justin Trudeau has announced plans to introduce tax credit incentives and […] Read more
“Ultimately, Green Hydrogen Will Drive The Biggest Changes In Energy”, John Grimes, SEC Australia Updated On Wed, Mar 22nd, 2023 by Saurenergy John Grimes leads the Smart Energy Council – Australia as its CEO. The council is an independent body that gives an impetus to the renewables sector in Australia by offering energy solutions. In March this year, John led an over 34 member delegation representing over 29 Australian smart energy firms to India. This visit saw […] Read more
Chinese Battery Giant CATL Announces 2022 Results, Almost Doubles Profit Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has announced its financial results and said that it almost doubled its net profit in 2022 due to the booming electric vehicle market at home. CATL said that its net profit increased by 93 per cent to $4.4 billion in 2022 year on year. The company disclosure […] Read more
Utility Scale Solar Takes Biggest Hit in 2022 In US as 20.2 GW Fresh Capacity Added Updated On Fri, Mar 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy A report from the developer led industry body Solar Energy Industries Association and WoodMac says that the United States added 20.2 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well […] Read more