Integrating Storage Key to Solar’s Long-term Success, says Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd CEO Updated On Fri, Dec 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy In this conversation with Prasanna Singh, Group Editor at Saur Energy, Mr. Chandra Kishore Thakur, CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, reflects on the firm’s current and future plans. Throwing light on solar’s growth potential in India, Mr. Thakur cites inflation, supply chain constraints and GST taxation structure, among others, as key challenges. Q. What […] Read more
BlackRock raises $250 M for Climate Projects in Asia, Latin America, Africa Updated On Mon, Jul 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy New York-based investment management company BlackRock has secured over $250 million from global investors and governments for the Climate Finance Partnership (CFP), which was introduced at the One Planet Summit in September 2018 under the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron. CFP is a flagship blended finance vehicle that is designed to invest in climate solutions and […] Read more
Sungrow Supplies Latin America’s Largest Under Construction PV Plant Updated On Tue, Mar 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy After an agreement and the recent emission of NTP (“Notice To Proceed” or “Service Order”) with Focus Energia, an integrated energy business platform, Sungrow will supply inverters and MV stations for the implementation of the first phase of the Futura Project, an 852 MWp solar park that will soon be one of the largest in […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Strikes 465 MW Deal in Brazil for its 5.X Turbine Platform Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has signed a record order for its sector-leading Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform in a 465 MW deal with a leader in alternative asset management in Latin America, Patria Investments, to supply the São Vitor wind farm in the northeast of the country. The wind farm will be equipped with 75 Siemens Gamesa 5.8-170 […] Read more
Public Tenders Added 80% of Current Renewable Capacity in Latin America, Caribbean Updated On Fri, Mar 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has found that over 80% of current renewable energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean has been driven by public tenders and auctions. On the occasion of Mexico WindPower 2020, the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for […] Read more
Atlas Renewable Energy Issues Largest Solar PV Bond in Latin America Updated On Wed, Mar 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy Atlas Renewable Energy with DNB Markets has announced the issuance of the largest solar PV green USPP bond in Latin America to date. Atlas Renewable Energy with DNB Markets has announced the issuance of a USD 253 million US private placement (USPP) in Green Bond format. The notes were rated investment grade (BBB-) by Fitch Rating (including the construction […] Read more
GWEC and OLADE Partner to Drive Energy Transition in Latin America Updated On Mon, Dec 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy GWEC and OLADE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting energy security and to drive the energy transition in Latin America. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and OLADE, the Latin American Energy Association, have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive the energy transition in Latin America. Both organisations […] Read more
Growatt Expands Inverter Business in Latin America Updated On Fri, Sep 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy In the recently concluded Green Expo 2019, Growatt presented its latest PV solutions and discussed collaboration across Latin America. In the recently concluded Green Expo 2019, in Mexico City, Growatt technical and sales engineers have been attending exhibitions, presenting the latest PV solutions and discussing collaboration with clients across Latin America. “There is great potential […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […] Read more