Coal Firm Anglo American Secures 100% Renewable Electricity for Australian Ops Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mining conglomerate Anglo American has said that it has sourced the supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corporation, the Queensland Government-owned provider of electricity and energy solutions. Anglo American said that the deal will effectively remove all Scope 2 emissions from […] Read more
EV Startup Chargeup Raises $7 Million in Pre-Series A1 Round Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Chargeup, a battery-swapping firm based in Delhi and an Indian FinTech (Finance-Network-Technology Platform) platform, has secured $7 million in a Pre-Series A1 investment. Along with other notable investors like Ekta Kapoor, Sunil Kalra, and Sachin Mehra, it was co-led by Capital-A and Anicut Capital. By lending loans to Chargeup, Jiraaf, a platform for high-yield alternative […] Read more
EBRD Raises Stake in Infinity- Egypt’s Largest RE Provider Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is increasing its equity stake in Infinity, Egypt’s largest renewable energy developer, through an additional $ 41.5 million commitment. The EBRD is already a shareholder in the company, having invested US$ 60 million in 2020. EBRD said that $41.5 million will support Infinity’s plans […] Read more
AfDB Invests $20 Million in Fund for RE Expansion in Sub-Sahara Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy African Development Bank (AFDB) has held in a key announcement that the Board of Directors of the AfDB Group has approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III. It is a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilising about $400 million into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across […] Read more
Venture Capital Firm SphitiCap Contributes $9 Million to Corrit Electric’s Series A Funding Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Noida-based fast-growing electric mobility brand, Corrit Electric has secured $9 million in Series A funding from Noida-based founder-focused, early-stage venture capital firm, SphitiCap. Corrit Electric’s investment from SphitiCap will enable it to further its goal of putting 1,50,000 Corrit Electric bikes on the road over the next three years, ramp up its current production plant, […] Read more
Tata Power Solar & Union Bank Collaborate to Finance Rooftop Solar for MSMEs Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy One of India’s oldest and largest public sector banks, Union Bank of India (UBI) has partnered with Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) to support the MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) sector’s transition to solar energy (Finance Rooftop Solar). Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy […] Read more
Indian Solar PV Mfrs Among Big Wins For Global Water Solutions Provider Gradiant Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has announced awards of $20 million in new contracts in September and October 2022 from India. The awards are for clients in the manufacturing of photovoltaic cells (or solar cells) renewable energy and industrial protective equipment. All three projects will be delivered as design-build […] Read more
EIB, AllianzGI Announce $100 Mn for Renewable Projects at COP27 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Emerging Market Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) has announced a $25 million investment into Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund providing early-stage equity financing to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This commitment is in parallel to EIB Global, the dedicated arm for […] Read more
Indonesia Inks JETP Deal for $20 Billion Investment in Renewables at G-20 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy At the mega meet of the G-20 countries in Bali, host Indonesia has inked deals with major countries and international institutions to attract some $20 billion to help the Southeast Asian country increase the use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on coal. The agreement is called ‘Just Energy Transition Partnership,’ or JETP that will […] Read more
