First Solar Continues US Footprint with Announcement of New Factory in Louisiana Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar solutions provider First Solar will be setting up is fifth thin-film solar module factory in the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana in the USA. The unit will see an investment worth $1.1bn and aid America with capacity expansion for the production of photovoltaic solar modules domestically. The said investment will chalk out […] Read more
Canadian Solar US Subsidiary Secures Major Solar Supply Deal with American Client Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar’s subsidiary in the United States has inked a significant seven-year supply deal with an undisclosed major American client. The Ontario-based solar panel behemoth, which recently established a subsidiary in China, will ensure a steady stream of sales as it commits to providing a minimum of 4 gigawatts of photovoltaic modules by 2030. This […] Read more
7 Top Automakers In JV to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Charging in North America Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Seven prominent global automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – are forming a joint venture (JV) to expedite the shift to electric vehicle in North America, to enhance the convenience, accessibility, and reliability of EV charging. The joint venture will encompass the creation of a new high-powered […] Read more
Lower Auction Volumes, Supply Chain Challenges May Slowdown 20% of India’s PV Capacity Additions in ’23: IEA Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy The IEA (International Energy Agency), in its latest study, “Renewable Energy Market Update 2023 & 2024” has offered significant insights on worldwide markets in the renewable segment. The revelations of the report are as follows- Global Renewable Capacity Additions As per the report, the global renewable capacity additions are set to soar by 107 gigawatts […] Read more
SaurEnergy Explains IRA: The Act That Kickstarted a Solar Manufacturing Rush in the US Updated On Tue, Aug 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy On August 7, 2022, the US Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022 after a series of discussions and debates between the Democrats and Republicans. The most interesting aspect of the bill was its focus on clean energy incentives. The bill was also hailed as a crucial piece of climate legislation […] Read more
First Solar Secures 2.1 GW Order from Matrix for Advanced Thin Film Modules Updated On Fri, Jul 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy First Solar, Inc. and Matrix Renewables have announced a significant collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Matrix, the TPG Rise-backed global renewable energy platform, has entered into a framework agreement to procure approximately 2.1 gigawatts (GWDC) of advanced thin film modules from First Solar. These modules are scheduled to be delivered between 2024 and 2027, […] Read more
Top 5 Takeaways From Global Q2 Renewables Report Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy The latest Global Renewable Market Update for Q2 by Edison Energy has shed light on the changing dynamics of the renewable energy market in the United States (US) and European Union (EU). The report discussed the price transition of renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in these two regions. Following are the five top takeaways […] Read more
First Solar Bags 279 MW Thin Film Solar Panel Project in Alabama Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy Electricity utility corporation, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has deputed a project to thin film module maker First Solar for 279 MW (dc) of thin film solar panels. The Lawrence County Solar Project will be set up in Alabama and will kickstart operations in 2027. This will be First Solar’s fourth factory in the United […] Read more
ITOCHU Expands Renewable Energy Footprint with $2 Bn Overland Capital Partners Fund Updated On Wed, Jul 26th, 2023 by Saurenergy ITOCHU Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has unveiled its latest venture in the renewable energy sector with the establishment of Overland Capital Partners, L.P., a fund focused on investing in renewable energy generation assets across North America, specifically in the United States and Canada. The fund is set to allocate up to approximately US$2 billion […] Read more