Verbund AG enters Italy with 250 MWp Solar PV Project Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy Verbund AG has announced that its Executive Board has approved the company’s market entry into the Italian market. Verbund AG has signed a cooperation agreement with the PV-Invest Group for the acquisition of a project development company including development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) project portfolio of up to 250 MWp. Verbund said that the […] Read more
EBRD Steps-Up Wind Power Generation In Uzbekistan With $520 million Funding Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a fresh deal to support Uzbekistan’s renewable energy through investment in low-carbon technologies to help align the country’s power-sector development with its commitments under the Paris Agreement. EBRD has said that it has arranged two syndicated loans worth $520 million to help construct and put […] Read more
Textile Major H&M Signs PPA With Neoen & Alight For 90 MWp Solar Park In Sweden Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy French Renewable energy player Neoen and solar power specialist Alight have announced the signing of a PPA for 90 MWp of green energy in Sweden with the Swedish fashion retailer H&M Group. Under the long-term PPA, the solar park, located in Hultsfred, Sweden, will provide H&M Group with local renewable energy and guarantees of origin, […] Read more
Saudi Arabia’s PIF Acquires 9.5% Stake in Offshore Wind Player Skyborn Renewables Updated On Wed, Dec 14th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the acquisition of up to 9.5% in Germany based offshore wind developer and operator Skyborn Renewables, alongside Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) which is a global, independent infrastructure investment fund. The Saudi Government has said that the investment will allow PIF to participate in […] Read more
Germany Offers EUR 112 Mn Euros to Kenya for Renewables, Hydrogen Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The German government is mulling to provide EUR 112 million or $118 million to Kenya to help the East African nation develop its renewable energy sector further and achieve 100% renewable energy faster. The funds being offered will also help Kenya for the manufacturing of green hydrogen. According to reports, the production of green hydrogen […] Read more
South Africa Secures 975 MW of Solar Energy PPAs in 5th Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Africa seems to be gaining speed on renewables. The country has authorized power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a capacity of 975 MW of renewable energy projects under the ongoing Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The official statement of the government read, “Bid Window 6 asked for new generation capacity of 4,200 […] Read more
Mahindra CIE Automotive Takes 27% Stake in Captive Power Developer Strongsun Solar Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Automotive component maker and supplier Mahindra CIE Automotive has said that it has invested Rs 2.42 crore in Strongsun Solar. Mahindra has made the investment through a subscription of 3,03,250 equity shares of Rs 10 each of Strongsun Solar which will constitute 27.35% of the post-issue paid-up capital of the renewable energy company. Strongsun Solar […] Read more
KREDL Floats Tender for 2 MW Solar Plant with 4.5 MW Storage System Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) has invited a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of a 2 MW (AC) Solar PV Power Plant (2.2 MWp DC) with 4.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System having 12 years Plant O&M at Pavagada Ultra Mega Solar Park of Tumakuru District in Karnataka. The last date for […] Read more
Energy Conservation Amendment Bill Passed By RS, Active Carbon Markets A Step Closer Updated On Tue, Dec 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill has finally been passed by the Rajya Sabha after introduction by MNRE Minister R K Singh. The Bill that was passed in August 2022 in the Lok Sabha, seeks to amend the Electricity Conservation Act 2001. The new law paves the way for amendments such as issuing carbon saving certificates […] Read more
