With Latest Funding, Battery Smart To Expand Services In More Cities Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian battery swapping company Battery Smart announced it has raised $65 million in a Series B funding round led by LeapFrog Investments, the pioneering profit with purpose firm. The equity round consisted of a mix of primary and secondary investments and saw participation from new and existing investors, including MUFG Bank, Panasonic, Ecosystem Integrity Fund […] Read more
Repsol Signs RE Purchase Agreement with Microsoft Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Repsol will supply Microsoft renewable electricity after reaching an agreement for a combined six long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs). These 12-year supply agreements are linked to three wind farms and three solar plants in Spain with a total installed capacity of 230 MW that will be operational by December 2025. This deal adds to existing power […] Read more
GUVNL Awards Gensol 250 MW/500 MWh BESS Project Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Gujarat-based, state electricity regulation board Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) declared Gensol Engineering as the lowest bidder for the project in a energy storage tender issued by them. The EPC company emerged as the lowest bidder for its 250 MW/500 MWh standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) project. GUVNL released the tender for this […] Read more
Vibrant Energy Appoints Vinay Pabba As Its New CEO Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Hyderabad-based, Vibrant Energy, an owner and developer of corporate renewable energy solutions, announced the appointment of Vinay Pabba as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Vinay Pabba, currently Vibrant Energy’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will shortly be stepping up into the role of CEO. He brings with him a deep understanding of the renewable energy […] Read more
RERC Resolves Hurdles Of Technology-Agnostic RPO Compliance Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) in its latest suo motto order has tried to allay the apprehensions of the obligated entities towards the government mandate of technology-agnostic Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs). The Union government and CERC had earlier mandated the compliance of RPOs through procurement of renewable power through different fuel specific (technology agnostic) […] Read more
China’s ‘Spare Solar’ Capacity Offers Energy Access Avenues: EMBER Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report by EMBER delved into the untapped potential of surplus solar manufacturing capacity in China, highlighting its pivotal role in addressing both energy access and climate change. It revealed that despite the exponential growth in global solar manufacturing capacity, the deployment of solar panels worldwide lags significantly behind. According to estimates by the […] Read more
ArcelorMittal Bremen and wpd To Develop 72 MW Wind Farm In Germany Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy ArcelorMittal Bremen cooperates with the local wind energy projecter WPD for the planning, construction and operation of Wind farms on the factory premises. Both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. So is the foundation for long-standing cooperation, in which wpd on the ArcelorMittal factory premises in Bremen will build and operate up to ten […] Read more
Vesper Energy Finalizes $592 Mn Investments For Hornet Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vesper Energy, a renewable energy developer, finalized construction and term loan syndication for its Hornet Solar project, representing approximately $592 million in investments. The syndication process was initiated after the Hornet Solar project’s financial close in December 2023. This signals continued investor confidence in the project and Vesper’s ability to deliver reliable, resilient infrastructure. “This […] Read more
India Adds 11GW Solar Capacities In The First 5 Months Of 2024 Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest statistics from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed that India added around 11 GW of new solar capacities in the first five months of 2024. However, wind capacity additions remained on a lower side. The latest monthly renewable energy capacity report from the MNRE said that India added 2463.82 MW […] Read more
