IPP DNV Picked as Advisor for South Korea’s Offshore Grid Plan Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Provider DNV has been picked by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to help with the development of an offshore power grid plan. The offshore project will transfer renewable offshore wind power to South Korea. KEPCO is the largest electric utility in South Korea. The said project is slated for completion by the middle […] Read more
Ørsted Acquires 160 MW Irish Solar Project ‘Garrenleen’ Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced the acquisition of 160-MW capacity Irish solar project Garrenleen from RE conglomerate Terra Solar. It’s the second solar project of Ørsted in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 households annually. This is also expected to be one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s […] Read more
SECI Re-issues Tender for 100 MW Floating Solar at Getalsud Dam, Ranchi Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy SECI has invited bids for the Design, Engineering, Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 100 MW (AC) floating solar PV project having 10 years plant O&M at Getalsud Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand. It’s a global tender. The SECI tender says that the last date for bid submission has been kept on May 2, 2023 and […] Read more
Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar financing platform Aerem has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A round led by climate-tech investor Avaana Capital. The round also saw follow-on participation from Blume Ventures and it includes debt financing of $1.5 million from financial institutions. Financing has been a key issue seen to impact uptake of solar in the MSME segment, and […] Read more
Amarenco Acquires 204 MW Spanish Solar Project from Hanwha Energy Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy South Korean energy giant Hanwha Energy has announced that it has sold a 204 MW solar power project that was being developed in Spain to Amarenco. Hanwha has not disclosed the financial details of the deal. Amarenco is an Ireland-based independent power producer (PPA). The solar energy project that is sold by Hanwha Energy was […] Read more
USA’s Renewable Energy Firm Leeward Secures $180 Million for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based renewable energy firm Leeward Renewable Energy has announced the close of about $75 million in construction to term financing from MUFG Bank and about $105 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for the Horizon Solar Facility located in Texas. Leeward said that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) served as the green loan structuring […] Read more
SOLARCYCLE Raises $30 Million for Advanced Recycling Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Texas-based recycling start-up SOLARCYCLE that produces sustainable materials at scale for the solar industry, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. Now the total funding stands at $37 million since its inception a year ago. SOLARCYCLE said that the funds, consisting of both company equity and infrastructure financing, will be used to scale its […] Read more
Hero Future Energies Signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to Develop Renewable Capacity Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy An independent power producer (IPP) with about 1.6 GW of operating assets across utility and commercial and industrial sectors, Hero Future Energies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The agreement will pave the way for setting up a renewable energy facility in the state. The firm will work closely […] Read more
Navitas Solar Ropes in Hiten Parekh as Chief Business Officer Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy In what the firm is terming a long-term strategic move, Surat-based solar module manufacturing company, Navitas Solar has onboarded Hiten Parekh as its Chief Business Officer. Parekh professional experience includes 24 years spent in both India and abroad in various industries. He has ten years of industry experience in the solar sector. He brings to […] Read more