Spain’s Iberdrola Steps Up Plans With Euro 34 Bn Investment Planned by 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy 47% of the overall amount (Euro 16 billion) will be invested in Networks and 39% (Euro 13.3 billion) in Renewables. Generation and Supply will receive 11% of the total (Euro 3.8 billion). Iberdrola is stepping up global growth with investment rising to Euro 34 billion in the 2018-2022 period. This breakthrough means an upward revision from […] Read more
EBRD Deepens Green Finance in Armenia with €2.5 Mn Loan Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Possible investments include technologies such as thermal insulation, photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal heat pumps and water efficient irrigation systems. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy efficiency in Armenia with the launch of a new Green Economy Financing Facility for the country, co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) […] Read more
Global Wind Capacity Grew By 51.3 GW in 2018 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the wind industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018, a decrease of 3.6% compared to 2017, as total installed wind capacity reached 591 GW. The latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council shows that the wind energy industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018. […] Read more
KfW & FMO backed 50.4 MW Wind Project in Argentina Achieves Financial Closing Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The USD138 million project is being financed by KfW IPEX-Bank and the Dutch development bank (FMO). Total Eren, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, has announced the successful closing of the financing of its 50.4 MW “Malaspina” wind project in southern Argentina. The USD138 million project is being financed by […] Read more
Three Wind Energy Projects in Bolivia Begin Construction Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The preliminary work on the wind farm project and the design of the wind turbines are expected to begin in the next 90 days. Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the construction of three wind power plants this year, following the signing of a Supreme Decree that authorizes the credit agreement with the Danish Agency for […] Read more
Sungrow Shipments to India Hits 3 GW Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Sungrow has crossed the 3 GW mark for inverter shipments in India, and the company claims to have contracts signed and ready for the shipment of another 1 GW of inverters soon. Sungrow, one of the leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, recently announced that it has surpassed 3GW of inverter shipments, announcing it is accelerating […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Signs Framework Agreement of ISA Updated On Thu, Feb 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Saudi Arabia has become the 73rd nation to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance. The agreement was inked during the official state visit of the Crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Royal Highness Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saad to India. The signed agreement was handed to ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy in […] Read more
Argentina Signs Framework Agreement of ISA Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Argentina has become the 72nd country to sign the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the official three-day visit of Argentinian President Mauricio Macri to India by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie in the presence of ISA’s Director-General Upendra Tripathy. “A new partner in the Alliance. Foreign […] Read more
China Plans to Launch a Space-Based Solar Power Station by 2025 Updated On Tue, Feb 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to China’s Science and Technology Daily, the country’s researchers are working on a solar power station they will send to outer space. China’s Academy of Space Technology is working on an orbital power plant that would capture solar energy in space and beam it back to Earth. The scientists in Chongqing, China have plans […] Read more