Solar Generated Maximum Electricity Among all Renewables in Australia Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar passes all other renewable resources in terms of Australia’s electricity generation in 2020. According to ‘Australia Energy Statistics’ 2020, published by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy, and Resources, the total electricity generation in Australia was estimated to be 265,232 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the calendar year 2020, remaining materially unchanged since 2019. Interestingly, solar […] Read more
First Solar to Expand Its US Manufacturing Capacity by 3.3 GW Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The leading American manufacturer of solar panels and PV power plants, First Solar Inc. has announced its plans of expanding its American domestic photovoltaic (PV) solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3 GWDC (gigawatt direct current) annually, with an investment of USD 680 million. This investment is representing an implied capital expenditure of approximately USD 0.20 per […] Read more
Wind-powered Economical Green H2 by 2030 Possible: Siemens Gamesa Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spanish wind turbine technologies company Siemens Gamesa yesterday released a white paper entitled ‘Unlocking the Green Hydrogen Revolution’ that outlines an ambitious plan to deliver cost-competitive green hydrogen by 2030 from onshore wind and by 2035 from offshore wind. The renewable energy company says that achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is crucial to fight climate change and […] Read more
World’s 1st Solar-Hydro Plant for Longer Duration Energy Storage: ARENA Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $15 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd (RayGen) to construct its first of a kind ‘solar hydro’ power plant comprising 4 MW of solar PV generation and 3 MW / 50 MWh (17 hours) of dispatchable storage capacity […] Read more
PSU Gas Major GAIL To Join Solar Bandwagon Updated On Thu, Jun 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), the largest operator of gas pipelines in the country, has announced plans to enter solar power development. GAIL commands ~70% market share in gas transmission and has a Gas trading share of over ~ 50% in India. GAIL and its Subsidiaries / JVs also have a formidable market share […] Read more
GGGI to Build 250 MW Solar Plant Along Mumbai-Nagpur Superhighway Updated On Wed, Jun 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy With its rapid economic growth and increasing demand for energy services, India is well-placed to invest more in clean, cheap reliable sources of energy, particularly in the solar sector. However, this potential remains largely untapped. The Indian government has set a goal of 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity by 2022, but it had […] Read more
JinkoSolar Showcases High Tech Panel Offerings At SNEC 2021 Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy The 15th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition was held in Shanghai, China, on June 3-5, 2021. At the exhibition, several solar firms launched their new products, which predominantly reflect trends and developments across multiple markets. One of the largest solar panel manufacturers worldwide, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. unveiled some […] Read more
Charles River & Duke Energy sign VPPA for 250 MW Solar project in Texas Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. yesterday announced a long-term solar energy contract to address the entirety of the company’s North American electric power requirements with clean, renewable energy by 2023. Charles River and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions have entered into a 15-year, 102 megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). Charles River’s portion of the […] Read more
SECI Posts Another Bid Deadline Extension for Solar Tender in Tamil Nadu Updated On Tue, Jun 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Delhi-headquartered Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of 50 MW (AC) solar PV project with land having 10 years plant O&M at Tamil Nadu. The last date for bid submission has been extended from June […] Read more
