World Bank Approves $200 Mn Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank Group has approved the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP) to help expand off-grid access to electricity for populations in 19 countries in West Africa and the Sahel region. The Board of the World Bank Group approved the Regional Off-Grid Electrification Project (ROGEP), which includes $150 million in the form of credit and […] Read more
Hero Future Energies and IFC to Invest $243.3 Mn in Rajasthan Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will be supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will invest around $43.3 million (Rs 300 crore). Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of the Hero Group has revealed its plans to invest close to $200 million (Rs 1404 crore) for its latest solar project in Rajasthan. The company […] Read more
European Commission Approves EUR 385 Mn Support For RE Transition in Lithuania Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The scheme will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally sustainable energy supply, in line with the EU environmental objectives and our state aid rules. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all types […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 Mn Facility For Renewable Power Projects in Pacific Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an umbrella facility of up to $100 million which will provide financing support including loans, guarantees, and letters of credit to overcome constraints to private sector investment in renewable power projects in Pacific island countries. The ‘Pacific Renewable Energy Program’ will support an estimated 5 separate renewable energy projects in […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
Iberdrola Posts First Quarter Profit Increase of 15 Percent Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The group is moving forward with 4,100 new MW of capacity scheduled for 2019, which will increase annual production by 13%, and another 8,800 MW between 2020 and 2022. Spanish public multinational electric utility company, Iberdrola recently issued its first quarter financial results. Obtaining a net profit of €963.9 million in the first three months, […] Read more
South Korea Steps Away From Coal and Towards Renewables Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has tabled a new draft energy master plan that increases the nation’s ambition to move away from coal and towards renewable energy. The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has tabled a new draft energy master plan that increases the nation’s ambition to move […] Read more
Telangana Students Develop 3-in-1 Solar Cleaning Machine Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy As for power, though it draws energy from the sun, the innovators also provided an option for it to be charged externally. Students of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Gandipet, M Charanlal and U Anil Kumar have invented a solar-powered grass-cutting machine which is being run through solar energy. In a bid to ease the […] Read more
Canadian Solar to Sell 80% Stake of its 482 MW Portfolio in Brazil Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The projects for which the company has sold 80% stakes are presently in advanced stages of development with construction expected to begin in 2019. China-based Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of its 80% interest in a 482.6 MW portfolio […] Read more
