European Commission Announces new Green Deal Worth €1 tn Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050, announcing a green deal worth EUR 1 trillion to achieve that target. The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment from both the EU and the national […] Read more
Volkswagen to Become World’s Largest EV Manufacturer by 2028 Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie expects Volkswagen to miss its target of 22 million EVs target, but in the process still become the leading EV manufacturer globally. The Volkswagen (VW) group has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Included in its roadmap for reaching this target is a plan to manufacture 22 million electric vehicles (EV) by 2028. […] Read more
Electricity Procurement Contracts Down 11% in December 2019: Report Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to a new database. Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to GlobalData’s power […] Read more
Enel Starts Operation of 475 MW of Solar Capacity in Brazil Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Enel Group’s Brazilian renewable subsidiary has started operations of the 475 MW section of São Gonçalo solar PV plant in the northeastern state of Piauí The Enel Group’s Brazilian renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda. (EGPB) has started operations of the 475 MW section of São Gonçalo solar PV plant, located in […] Read more
Altus Power Raises USD 850 Million to Expand Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Altus Power has announced that Blackstone has led a recapitalisation with USD 850 million to refinance the existing capital structure and fund future development Altus Power America, a market-leading solar power company that provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial and municipal clients across the US, has announced that Blackstone, through its GSO Capital Partners LP and Blackstone Insurance Solutions groups, has […] Read more
NEC Energy to Provide 100 MW Storage Projects in Northern Ireland Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy NEC Energy Solutions has announced that it will provide 100 MW of energy storage in Northern Ireland for the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF). NEC Energy Solutions has announced that it will provide 100 MW of energy storage in Northern Ireland for the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (GSF) and project developer Low Carbon. […] Read more
Ørsted Begins Work on its 752 MW Offshore Wind Complex in Netherlands Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ørsted has started constructing its first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands by installing the 1st foundations at the 752 MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore farm Ørsted has started constructing its first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands by installing the first foundations at the 752 MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm, […] Read more
IRENA and EBRD Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and EBRD have signed an MoU to strengthen their relationship and accelerate efforts to rapidly increase the share of renewable power in EBRD countries The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing the two organisations to strengthen their relationship […] Read more
Brookfield Renewables Submits Proposal to Acquire TerraForm Power Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Brookfield Renewables has announced that it has made a non-binding, all-share proposal to acquire the outstanding shares of TerraForm Power Brookfield Renewables Partners has announced that it has made a non-binding, all-share proposal to acquire the outstanding Class A common shares of TerraForm Power, other than the 62 percent owned by Brookfield Renewable and its […] Read more