US-Based Avangrid & Europe’s Statkraft Ink Wind Power Deal Updated On Tue, Apr 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Avangrid, a sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Statkraft, a Europe-based renewable energy firm, have announced the signing of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA), establishing a new relationship between the two companies in the United States. According to a media statement from Avangrid, Statkraft will receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) […] Read more
Skydweller Aero Completes First Unmanned Flight Of Large Scale Solar-Powered Aircraft Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Skydweller, an uncrewed solar-powered aircraft which has a wingspan greater than a 747 and leaves zero carbon footprint, just completed the world’s first successful autonomous/unmanned/uncrewed flight of a large solar-powered aircraft, taking off, flying and landing by itself, without humans on-board or in control, from Stennis International Airport in the United States. “This is a […] Read more
Top 5 Solar Module Exporting Countries To The US Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Much seems to happening in the United States (US) when it comes to the addition and expansion of solar projects in the region. As per the latest forecast from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the US is likely to add 340 GW of renewable energy capacities over 2023-2028. The forecast from the IEA claims that […] Read more
The China Effect- 5 Global Solar Manufacturing Plans Hit By The Solar Price Slump Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy As the call for clean energy grows, solar plants and plans to manufacture solar equipment have garnered the limelight across the world. But the recent trend of dropping prices, thanks largely to the massive production glut in China, has put paid to many such plans. This oversupply across the solar supply chain, that started first […] Read more
China Leads The Way In Cleantech Industry, Overtakes US: RMI Study Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by RMI described the goals of countries regarding cleantech in its study “race to the top” dealing with the transition from fossil energy to clean energy. It compares the progress made by the three regions that dominate the deployment of renewable energy technologies — China, Europe, and the United States. The RMI […] Read more
China Versus The US, Europe and Japan? Trade Battles Reach WTO Updated On Wed, Apr 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after China formally raised the issue of US subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US and Japan, with every possibility of Europe joining in, have been reported to be in formal talks to form a loose alliance to counter the Chinese threat on trade. While the United States and Japan have joined […] Read more
LG Energy, GM’s Sec. Ultium Cells Plant Begin Production In Tennessee Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Ultium Cells, a joint venture of South Korean-based LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM), recently announced more than $2.3 billion in investment. This investment is undertaken to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States (US) in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Ultium Cells plans to build the new plant on land leased […] Read more
US Deploys Seventh GW Scale Sunrise Wind Offshore Commercial Project Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Biden-Harris administration has announced the approval of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project which is the nation’s seventh commercial-scale offshore wind project. The Sunrise Wind offshore project is led by the Department of the Interior under President Biden’s leadership. These seven projects have the potential to provide more than 8 gigawatts of clean, renewable […] Read more
US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […] Read more
