News In Brief Nov 29: Masdar Closes Deal, ADB & Gulf Sign $820 Mn Deal, UK Initiates RE Project In Philippines Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy Masdar Closes Deal to Acquire TERNA Energy To Supercharge Growth In Greece And Eastern Europe UAE-based Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar recently completed the acquisition of 70% of the outstanding shares of TERNA ENERGY SA (TENERGY.AT) from GEK TERNA SA (GEKTERNA.AT) and other shareholders and received all regulatory approvals. The deal, agreed […] Read more
Brazil Installed Solar Capacity Touches 50 GW In 2024 Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Brazil’s solar installed capacity recently reached 50 GW according to new data from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (ABSOLAR). Of the cumulative capacity, the country secured 33.5 GW from distributed generation and 16.5 GW from utility-scale projects, The country now sources more than 95% of the capacity released this year from renewable sources. With […] Read more
India, ISA Commit To Invest USD 2 Mn For Solar Projects In Four Island Nations Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy Continuing with its backing for renewable energy for island nations, India recently committed to invest $2 million in new solar projects across four island states namely, Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles. India announced this at the 5th Strategic Partnership Renewal Meeting in Brussels, during the 10th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations. At the meeting, […] Read more
US Allocates $1.3 Bn To Boost Lithium-ion Domestic Manufacturing Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy To meet the growing domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the United States (US) government has allocated a loan to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, for manufacturing of lithium-ion battery separators. The government recently allocated a $1.3 billion direct loan ($1.2 billion in principal and $139.3 million in capitalized interest) to ENTEK […] Read more
India Sees Less Hope From Funding Commitments At COP29 Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The UN recently concluded climate talks at COP29 in Baku with a pledge of $300 billion annually from rich nations to contribute to the global fight against climate change. The COP29 negotiations ended early Sunday morning in Baku. The Indian delegation, however, finds it not enough to deal with the climate change crisis. The COP29 […] Read more
Tata Power, DGPC Forge Partnership For Clean Energy in Bhutan Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a move towards regional energy cooperation, India’s integrated power company Tata Power has partnered with Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd. (DGPC) to develop 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity. This collaboration aims to bolster energy security and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy across South Asia. Key Highlights of the Collaboration Strengthening Bhutan’s […] Read more
India, SE Asia Host 15% Of Global Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs: IEA Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy While most emerging and developing economies face structural barriers to attracting new clean energy manufacturing jobs, India and Southeast Asia have fared relatively well on this front, according to a latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Clean energy manufacturing jobs in this region represent nearly 15% of the global total. Several other countries, […] Read more
Q3 2024: Australia Sees $3.3B New RE Projects, Surpasses 2023 Record Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia saw strong renewable energy and storage investment in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. According to the Clean Energy Council’s latest Quarterly Renewables Report. Australia added 1,405 MW of capacity ($3.3 billion) in new large-scale renewable generation projects during Q3 of 2024, exceeding the total in 2023. Currently, over 40 percent of Australia’s electricity […] Read more
Mahanagar Gas, IBC Set To Invest Rs. 230 Cr In Bengaluru Gigafactory Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Indian natural gas distribution company, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), recently signed a Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) and a Shareholding Agreement (SHA) with International Battery Company, Inc. (IBC US). Through this collaboration, both parties plan to invest in International Battery Company India Private Limited (IBC India), currently a 100% subsidiary of IBC US. Under the agreement, […] Read more
