AfDB Group Okays $18.17 Mn for Kopere Solar Project in Kenya Updated On Mon, Dec 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy Moreover, the bank is also in the process of securing a USD 11.6 million concessional loan from the Climate Investment Fund’s Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program (SREP). The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a USD 18.17 million senior loan to 40 MWac (50MWp) Kopere Solar Power Project in Kenya. The Kopere project, which falls under Kenya’s Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) […] Read more
France Top Destination for Renewable Energy Investment in G20: Report Updated On Sat, Dec 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy France gains the 1st position due to an overall favorable environment for renewables, leading the G20 in investment attractiveness of renewables. France has overtaken Germany as the most lucrative destination for renewable energy investment in the G20 bloc, Allianz Climate and Energy Monitor 2018 has found. “France gains the 1st position due to an overall […] Read more
Freedom Solar Launches Commercial Solar Financing Vehicle in Texas Updated On Sat, Dec 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The company said in a statement that financing through it allows companies to finance up to 70 percent of the cost of an entire solar installation and ensures that an investment in solar is cash-flow positive from day one. Freedom Solar Financial Services, the first solar financial vehicle of its kind in Texas, has raised […] Read more
European Union Plans to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050 Updated On Sat, Dec 1st, 2018 by Saurenergy The road to a climate neutral economy would require joint action in seven strategic areas: energy efficiency; deployment of renewables etc,. Committing to make Europe carbon neutral by 2050, European Union has adopted a long-term strategy to make EU the first major climate neutral economy. “The strategy shows how Europe can lead the way to […] Read more
Siemens Bags Wind Turbine Order for 263 MW in Four Countries Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The type of turbines that will be supplied will be within a performance range between 2.3 and 4.1 MW, the company said in a statement. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced securing major turbines order, total 263 MW spread across Sweden, Norway, Germany and Turkey. The type of turbines that will be supplied will […] Read more
Green Bank Network Earmarks $10 Billion for Green Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy Green Bank members invest across multiple technology platforms such as wind, utility, and small-scale solar, energy efficiency, low-carbon transport etc,. Green Bank Networks, specialized financial institutions involved in financing green projects, are expected to shell out $41 billion in as capital for projects around the globe. Green Bank members invest across multiple technology platforms such […] Read more
Hungary Plans to Fully Rely on Renewable Energy by 2030 Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy An estimated drop of 30% in the prices of photo-voltaic modules will give Hungary an opportunity to meet its renewable energy targets. Setting the right precedent, Hungary has announced that it aims to phase out the use of coal by 2030 and will be fully reliant on renewable energy for country’s energy needs. With a […] Read more
Rise of Renewable Energy to Put Competitive Pressure on Coal Plants: Fitch Updated On Thu, Nov 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The report further said that the share of renewable energy sector will be further boosted by falling technology cost and increasing availability of cheaper finance. Despite the dominance of coal as a major source of electricity, a steady shift towards renewable energy is slated create competitive pressure on some thermal power plants, especially in developing […] Read more
European Commission Approves 600 Million Euros in State Aid to French Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Nov 29th, 2018 by Saurenergy The approval has been given under EU State aid rules which prohibits financial support by the government towards a business entity unless it is justified The European Commission has given its approval to a measure of providing stat sponsored financial support of 600 million euros innovative solar power installations in France. The approval has been […] Read more