Fortum Sells Stake In Indian Solar Portfolio To Gentari Renewables Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Finland-based Fortum sold its ownership in the 185-MW Indian solar portfolio and is considering alternatives for its remaining operations in India. Fortum signed an agreement to sell the remaining 43.75% share of its Indian solar power portfolio to Malaysia-based Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn. Bhd. Gentari […] Read more
FY24: India’s Annual Solar Power Generation Increased By 14%: CEA Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has now released its annual renewable energy generation report for 2023-24. The report revealed that despite the historic rise of renewable energy in India during FY24, thermal energy sources continued to take the lead in India’s total energy generation. However, the good news is that India’s annual solar power generation increased by […] Read more
AGEL Arm Wins Compensation Claim From CERC For Rajasthan Wind Solar Hybrid Project Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy In a petition brought forward as the developer of a 450 MW ISTS connected Wind-Solar Hybrid power project, entered between Adani Solar Energy Jaisalmer One Private Limited (formerly known as SBE Renewables Ten Projects Private Limited) and Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited seeking Change in Law compensation along with Carrying Cost, the CERC had […] Read more
Microsoft Inks Largest Ever Corporate Deal For 10.5 GW With Brookfield Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Brookfield Renewable and Microsoft have entered into an energy framework agreement for 10.5GW of renewable capacity. The deal is meant to power upcoming data centres owned by Microsoft, as it doubles down to build stronger AI capabilities that will need much more energy at data centres to deliver. It is estimated that Microsoft would be […] Read more
Avaada Energy Gets Rs 1,190 Crore SBI Loan For Gujarat Solar Project Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Mumbai-based green energy company Avaada Energy has announced that it secured a Rs 1,190 crore loan for a new solar project in Gujarat from the State Bank of India (SBI). The project is located in Surendra Nagar district of Gujarat. According to a statement by the company, the loan has been sanctioned for a 20-year […] Read more
MN8 Energy Sources 457 MW Solar Modules From First Solar Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Global solar module manufacturer First Solar has placed orders with MN8 Energy LLC (MN8) for 457 Megawatts (MW) of advanced thin-film solar modules. The order included 170 MW of Series 6 plus bifacial modules and 287 MW of Series 7 modules. The modules are expected to power projects in the northeastern and southern United States […] Read more
Renewables Can Bring Down Singapore’s Gas Dependency To 61%: EMBER Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report from energy think tank EMBER said that Singapore’s heavy reliance on gas-based electricity could be cut down with the expected rise of renewables in the country. The report said that based on its calculations, the share of electricity from gas would drop from 92% in 2022 to 61% by 2035. This was […] Read more
Climate Finance Still A Challenge For Developing Countries Amid RE Push Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid fears of worsening impacts of climate change and the push towards renewable energy, financing for the transition to greener energy sources remains the pivotal issue. A report by the World Bank that focused on developing countries emphasised that energy transition there will require ‘unprecedented transformation of the power sector infrastructure’. Along with that, it […] Read more
EU’s Shift To BTM Batteries To Meet Energy Demand: EMBER Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy EMBER in its recent report identified that installed battery capacity in the EU doubled to 16 GW in 2023, with a significant concentration in countries like France, Ireland, and Germany. Behind-the-meter (BTM) batteries constitute a substantial portion of this capacity, with countries like Spain and the Netherlands expected to follow suit due to high renewables […] Read more
