Atlas and Dow Execute Large-Scale Solar PPA in Brazil Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Atlas Renewable Energy along with the American material science firm Dow has announced the signing of a large-scale solar energy contract in Brazil. Atlas Renewable Energy, a leading renewable energy company in Latin America, along with the American material science multinational company Dow has announced the signing of a large-scale solar energy contract in Brazil. The clean energy supply […] Read more
Let’s Make India The Recycling Hub Of The World: Rajat Verma Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy As India takes slow and steady steps towards e-mobility, the big opportunity you won’t hear about is recycling of batteries. Especially critical considering the high cost of Lithium-Ion batteries, and the sourcing risk for raw materials. Enter Rajat Verma, Founder at Lohum Cleantech. The firm is into manufacturing of 1st and 2nd life battery packs […] Read more
Floating Solar to Generate 900% More Electricity Across APAC: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Jul 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Asia leads Europe in deploying floating solar, also known as floating photovoltaic (FPV), a new IEEFA report finds. Energy finance analysts Sara Jane Ahmed and Elrika Hamdi at the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) note that power demand in the Philippines and Malaysia has dropped by as much as 16 percent during the COVID-19 […] Read more
The Missing Element in the Proposed Electricity Act Reforms Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. But it still has one of the lowest per capita power consumption (1,181 kWh) as compared to the world’s average per capita power consumption, which stands high at nearly 2,700 kWh. Because of this, our nation faces the challenge of ensuring sound financial health […] Read more
Vivint Solar Closes $300 Mn of new Tax Equity Commitments Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vivint Solar has secured USD 300 million in new equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of its residential solar business. Vivint Solar, a leading full-service residential solar provider, has announced it has secured USD 300 million in new tax equity financing commitments from two repeat investors to support the growth of Vivint […] Read more
Idemitsu Completes Financing for 50 MW Solar Project in California Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Idemitsu Renewables has announced that it has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central 40 solar project in Stanislaus County, California. Idemitsu Renewables, formerly Solar Frontier Americas, which is now the US-based renewable energy business of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd, has announced that it has closed on debt financing for its 50 MWp Central […] Read more
Ireland Forms new Govt – Promising Revolution in Renewables Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government, which has promised a “revolution” in renewables. After long and difficult political discussions, Ireland has succeeded in forming a new government. The new three-party government coalition between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party marks unknown territory for Ireland. The […] Read more
PFC, REC may Restrict Funding for Projects Using Chinese Equipment Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government’s economic response against China may see public-sector financiers like PFC, REC restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the country The government’s economic response against China may see public sector financiers restricting funding of projects that use equipment from the neighbouring country. The practice would first be adopted in the power sector, […] Read more
Sensor Market Growth to be Dictated by Increase in EV Demand: Report Updated On Mon, Jun 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Sensor market growth will be dictated by an expected increase in demand for electric vehicles (EV), according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. Sensor market growth will be dictated by an expected increase in demand for electric vehicles (EV). The new Powertrain Body Chassis and Safety (PBCS) service report by Strategy Analytics, forecasts that […] Read more