Vestas Ventures Invests in Wood Technology Startup Modvion Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vestas Ventures invests in wood technology start-up Modvion, to create sustainable products and low-carbon value chain Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has invested in Swedish wood technology company Modvion, in a move towards creating fully sustainable products and solutions, and reducing carbon emissions from our value chain. The investment sees Vestas becoming […] Read more
Canadian Solar Closes Japan Green Infrastructure Fund at $208 Mn Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund securing USD 208 million of committed capital Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund (JGIF). Canadian Solar will partner with Macquarie Advisory & Capital Solutions (Macquarie), the advisory and capital markets arm of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie […] Read more
Trimark Wins SCADA Mandate for 2165MWh Terra Gen Storage Project Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Trimark Associates, has won the rights to the SCADA portion of the Edwards & Sanborn project, the world’s largest solar-plus-storage (PV+BESS) project currently under construction. Located in Kern County, California, the project weighs in at 1,118 megawatts (MW) of solar and 2,165 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project is owned by Terra-Gen, while Mortenson Construction acts as the Engineering, […] Read more
SolarEdge Selected as Supplier for Fiat E-Ducato, Issues Financial Results Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy SolarEdge has announced it has been selected to supply powertrain and batteries for the Fiat E-Ducato, also reporting its financial results. SolarEdge Technologies has announced that the Company has been selected and will begin to supply full electrical powertrain units and batteries for the production of the Fiat E-Ducato light commercial electric vehicle. “We are […] Read more
HyDeal Coalition to use 95 GW Solar to Bring Hydrogen to $2/Kg by 2030 Updated On Wed, Feb 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy European firms, with tacit support from their governments, continue to move ahead with plans to grab leadership in the green hydrogen space before the end of this decade. These plans, which were accelerated after the corona pandemic ravaged economies, effectively seek to push both renewable energy (solar) to supply the energy needed, and technology sharing, […] Read more
Appalachian Power Seeks RE Projects With Option for Battery Storage Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Appalachian Power today issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for up to 300 megawatts (MWs) of solar and/or wind generation resources. The request for bids is the first in a series of RFPs Appalachian Power will issue this year to comply with provisions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Under the VCEA, Appalachian Power […] Read more
Plus Power to Build Two Mega Battery Power Plants in New England Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Battery storage system provider, San Fransisco based Plus Power has won the two biggest bids in the latest capacity auction held by the New England’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO). England ISO operates the transmission grid and competitive power markets in six Northeastern states. Plus Power focuses on standalone battery energy storage systems that foster […] Read more
Longroad Picks up 900 MW Solar Plus 1-2 GWh Storage Portfolio From First Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Longroad Energy will acquire Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, worth 900 MW dc plus the potential for 1-2 GWh of storage projects from First Solar Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator has announced the signing of the acquisition of Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, which total approximately 900 MWdc in […] Read more
Global Capital Pool Mobilising to Invest in Renewable Projects in India: IEEFA Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new IEEFA report has detailed how a huge global capital pool is mobilising to invest in renewable energy and grid projects in India. A new report has detailed how a huge global capital pool is mobilising to invest in renewable energy and grid projects in India. According to the Institute for Energy Economics and […] Read more