Perceived Risk of Investment in Indian Solar Market Cited in UNDP HDR Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest edition of the UNDP HDR cited the case of India to explain the disparity in renewable investments around the world The latest edition of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Report (HDR) cited the case of India to explain the disparity in the investments made in renewable energy amongst lower-middle-income and […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Commences Work on 77 MW Solar Plant in Japan Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroki Matsuo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 77 MW(DC) solar power generation plant (the “Plant”) in Ako-gun and Sayo-gun, Hyogo Prefecture from December 2020. The EPC contractor of the Plant is Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation, who has extensive international experience in […] Read more
COVID-19 Slowed Down Energy Efficiency Progress in the US: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy More US states adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. More US states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. For the first […] Read more
CDPQ to Invest USD 1 Billion in Invenergy Renewables Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CDPQ has committed USD 1 billion to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest developers, owners and operators of RE projects in North America Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, has announced a USD 1 billion commitment to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest private developers, owners and operators of wind and solar […] Read more
IndiGrid Acquires 100 MW Solar Assets of FRV in Rs 660 Crore Deal Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy IndiGrid has acquired the 100 MW Indian solar portfolio of Madrid-based Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), in a deal worth Rs 660 crore. India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has announced in a regulatory filing that it has acquired the 100 MW Indian solar portfolio of Madrid-based developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), in a deal worth Rs 660 crore. The KKR-owned Infrastructure […] Read more
Apex Clean Energy Closes $200 Million Refinancing Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Apex Clean Energy today announced that it has secured a $200 million senior secured loan from a family office investor group led by ZOMA Capital and PLEXUS Solutions. Colorado-based ZOMA Capital invests in a range of market-based sustainable solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, and PLEXUS Solutions provides merchant banking services to sectors focused on […] Read more
UK’s Energy Catalyst Program Launches New Community Hub Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy UK government Energy Catalyst program aims to support businesses to develop sustainable energy technologies and business models, which are accelerating the clean energy transition in developing and emerging economies. The program is run by Innovate UK and is co-funded by partners including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Department for International Development, the […] Read more
“EEG-Novelle”, New Renewable Energy Law For Germany Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The parliament of Germany has approved a draft of the reform of the new renewable energy law called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most important ones is the exemption from the payment of the EEG-levy, which is usually applied to all power producers […] Read more
Xcel Energy Brings Up 522-MW Wind Plant in New Mexico Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The U.S. based Xcel Energy Inc. has built the 522-MW Sagamore Wind Plant, switching on its 240 turbines in the state of New Mexico. As the company says, more than USD 900 million has been invested in the wind plant which will be operational before the end of December 2020. Enlighting on the project, David […] Read more
