Corporate Renewable Procurement of 7 GW Sets New Record in Asia Pacific Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study authored by Kyeongho (Ken) Lee, Principal Analyst, Asia Pacific Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie reveals that Corporations in Asia Pacific are set to contract a record 7 GW of renewable capacity in 2022. This is an 80% increase on 2021 as markets emerge from pandemic-related disruptions. Demand is largely driven by ambitious […] Read more
At COP27, UAE And Egypt Agree to Build One of the Largest Wind Farms Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy An agreement to build one of the largest onshore wind projects in the world in Egypt was signed recently in the presence of the Presidents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt, according to a formal statement. As per the statement, the agreement was signed by Masdar, a company that develops renewable energy in […] Read more
ReNew Power Gets Green Project Finance of Rs 800 Cr from Bank of America Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy ReNew Power has received a loan/ green project finance from Bank of America totaling roughly Rs 800 crore, the lender’s first local project financing agreement in the renewable energy industry after a protracted absence. The company will benefit from cheaper funding costs thanks to the five-year green loan facility in rupees, as the money will […] Read more
Three Firms That Have Surprised Us With Their Plunge Into EV Charging Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The EV charging business–fueling a car with electric power rather than petroleum-based gas or diesel – has always been a loss for oil companies who are being dragged into the electric future. It may not be that way anymore. With an increase of EVs on roads, many old industrial mammoths, especially major oil firms, are […] Read more
EU, Kazakhstan Sign Agreement on Critical Raw Materials, Batteries & Renewable Hydrogen Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, have signed an MoU to develop renewable hydrogen and battery value chains. The objective is to boost the green and digital transformation of both sides’ economies. The agreement is also aimed at ensuring development […] Read more
Iberdrola, AXA IM Alts Partner for 1-GW Normandy Wind Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola is trying to make the most out of the French renewable expansion. In a fresh bid, Iberdrola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global investment specialist AXA IM Alts for possible collaboration for upcoming projects in the offshore wind energy sector in France. Iberdrola is a participant […] Read more
Former Tesla Policy Director, India Joins E-Scooter Startup Ather Energy Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bengaluru-headquartered electric scooters’manufacturer, Ather Energy recently announced that it has hired the former head of Tesla Inc.’s India policy division. Manuj Khurana left his position as Tesla’s Regional Head of Policy and Business Development in June 2022 and will begin working at Ather Energy the following week as Vice President. In March 2021, Khurana began […] Read more
Italy’s Enel, Israel’s Brenmiller Inaugurate Rock-Based Storage System ‘TES’ in Italy Updated On Mon, Nov 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy The largest utility in Italy Enel Group and Israeli firm Brenmiller Energy have set up an innovative, sustainable rock based energy storage system in Tuscany in Italy which is completely sustainable and capable of accelerating the energy transition. The integration of the thermal energy storage (TES) system with the existing power plant enables Enel and […] Read more
Set up By Adani New Enterprises, Gujarat is the Site for India’s Tallest Wind Turbine Updated On Fri, Nov 4th, 2022 by Saurenergy As part of its expansion aspirations for renewable energy, Adani New Industries Ltd has built India’s tallest wind turbine in Mundra, Gujarat that is taller than the Statue of Unity and has blades that are wider than the wingspan of a jumbo airplane. According to a corporate statement, “Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) recently announced […] Read more
