Solar Rental Marketplace OTOVO Raises €40mn Funding Updated On Wed, Nov 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian solar startup Otovo has secured €40mn from its existing investors including Å Energy, Axel Johnson Group, and Nysnø, the Norwegian government’s Climate Investment Fund. The funding will help the firm expand its rent-to-buy online marketplace for solar panels, as it seeks to ride the strong residential solar market growth across the EU. This latest […] Read more
Spain’s Solar Energy Structure to Divest 90 MW of Solar Projects Updated On Tue, Jun 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy Spain-based solar developer and installer Solar Energy Structure has entered into an agreement that paves the way for the divestment of up to 90 MW of PV projects. The name of the listed European independent power producer to whom the project has been divested has not been revealed yet. As per the contract, three solar […] Read more
Westbridge Inks Pact With MYTILINEOS to Monetize 1.4 GW Solar Portfolio Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2023 by Saurenergy Vancouver-headquartered Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation has signed a definitive agreement in connection with the purchase by Metka-EGN, which is a subsidiary of MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals, of a portfolio of five solar projects located in Alberta, Canada from Westbridge. The solar power projects have anticipated aggregate capacity of 1,410 MWdc (1.4 GW) upon commercial operation. […] Read more
SunPower Secures $450 Million To Meet High Solar Loan Demand In US Updated On Fri, Apr 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy North American solar power giant SunPower has secured financing commitments of more than $450 million for its residential solar and storage loan program in the US from HASI and from Crédit Agricole CIB. The vehicle will acquire loans made to SunPower customers and is non-recourse to SunPower. Through this transaction, SunPower Financial will continue to […] Read more
Energy Transition Firm Transition VC Floats First Fund Worth Rs 400 Cr Updated On Thu, Nov 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-based first venture capital firm dedicated to energy transition, Transition VC, has launched its first fund with a target corpus of Rs 400 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 200 crore. Transition VC will invest in seed rounds of firms in a variety of transitioning industries, including new energy, e-mobility, green hydrogen, energy storage, […] Read more
U GRO Capital, Sunvest Capital Launch Rs.20 Crore Rooftop Solar Funding Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Capital, the key missing link in so many solar rooftop plans, is finally coming to solar too. In another move to fill the vast gap that exists between potential, demand, and actual supply, SME focused finance start up U Grow Capital has joined hands with Sunvest Capital to provide co lending for solar rooftop and […] Read more
ISA to Create Ecosystems for Startups in Solar Innovations Updated On Mon, Apr 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy With the help of global corporates, we expect this transformative action to be undertaken on ground, resulting in access to light for the 1 billion unconnected people, said Upendra Tripathy. India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) will create ecosystems for startups in solar innovations by enabling incubation, partnerships, access to finance and standards. The task force, set up […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures USD 62.8 million Refinancing For 50 Megawatts Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Dec 19th, 2016 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has secured GBP 49.3 million (US$62.8 million) non-recourse term loan facilities to refinance a portfolio of 10 solar power plants, with total capacity of 50 megawatts in the United Kingdom. National Westminster Bank (NatWest), a subsidiary of RBS Group, is providing the 18.7-year term facility. Part of the proceeds will be used to […] Read more
