Terra-Gen Closes Financing for 400 MW Wind Facility Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Terra-Gen has closed construction financing of value USD 650 million for its 400 MW High Prairie Wind Power Facility under development in Missouri Leading independent renewable energy provider Terra-Gen has closed construction financing on its 400-megawatt (MW) High Prairie Wind Power Facility. The USD 650 million financing resulted from the attractive development attributes of the project, its […] Read more
EESL Planning to Bring EV Charging Station to Kolkata Updated On Wed, Sep 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy EESL is in talks with the West Bengal government for setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Kolkata and adjoining New Town area. State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL) has announced that it is in talks with the West Bengal government for setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Kolkata and adjoining New […] Read more
MSEDCL Seeks Approval for Procuring 500 MW RE With Storage to Fulfill RPO Updated On Tue, Sep 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy MSEDCL has filed a petition with MERC for approval on procurement of 500 MW renewable energy with energy storage facility for 25 years The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation (MSEDCL) has filed a petition with the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) for approval on procurement of 500 MW flexible and schedulable power from renewable energy […] Read more
BHEL Inaugurates 5 Solar EV Chargers on Delhi-Chandigarh Highway Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has set up 5 electric vehicle chargers on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. India’s largest power equipment manufacturer BHEL is expanding its footing in the electric mobility business. The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is setting up a network of solar-based electric vehicle chargers (SEVC) on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway. Five charging stations […] Read more
India Pitches for Financial Support to Achieve Paris Agreement Targets Updated On Mon, Sep 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India has raised the pitch for finance and technology support to developing nations to achieve the Paris Agreement goals it had set in 2015 In the run-up to two key UN summits on Climate Change, India has raised the pitch for finance and technology support to developing nations to achieve the Paris Agreement goals of […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures USD 120 mn Financing for Brazilian Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has secured a USD 120 million project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil for its Francisco Sa and Jaiba solar power projects Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has secured 487 million Brazilian reais (USD 120 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste […] Read more
Rajasthan Invites Japanese Investments in Solar Sector Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rajasthan CM Gehlot has assured a Japanese business delegation of his government’s full cooperation and support in investing in the state’s solar sector Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has assured a Japanese business delegation of his government’s full cooperation and support in setting up industries in the state. Gehlot gave the assurance during his meeting with the delegation led by […] Read more
PowerGrid Board Approves Rs 2,578 Cr Investment for Rajasthan Transmission Project Updated On Wed, Aug 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy PowerGrid has announced that its board has approved an investment of Rs 2,578.47 crore for a transmission project for a solar energy zone in Rajasthan. State-run PowerGrid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has announced that its board has approved an investment of Rs 2,578.47 crore for an electricity transmission project for a solar energy zone (SEZ) in Rajasthan. The […] Read more
Environment Ministry Trims Lease Rent on Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Aug 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt charged mandatorily from wind power companies. In a bid to boost investments in wind power projects and provide clean energy at cheaper rates, the Environment Ministry has decided to relax the lease rent of Rs 30,000 per megawatt (MW) charged mandatorily from […] Read more