AIIB gives $200 million loan to Bangladesh to develop renewable energy Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bangladesh has got a long term credit facility of $200 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to develop a range of infrastructure projects top of which stands renewable energy expansion in the country. The renewable energy and electricity infrastructure improvement is to ensure optimal power supplies throughout Bangladesh. The official statement from the […] Read more
Singapore Calls Neighbours For Low-Carbon Power, Gets 20 Proposals Updated On Tue, May 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Singapore recently called its neighbours to bring in around 30% of its electricity demand by 2035, receiving 20 proposals from overseas. Currently generating 95% of its electricity from natural gas, Singapore wants to decarbonize its power mix but finds itself handicapped by tiny land area. Left with few options but to look offshore, Singapore approached […] Read more
Harsh Shah To Take Over As CEO At Azure Power From July 1 Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Azure Power has announced the appointment of Harsh Shah as CEO. He follows in the wake of the exit of Ranjit Gupta last month. Shah was previously the Chief Executive Officer of IndiGrid, India’s first and largest Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in the Indian energy sector. It owns, operates, and manages power transmission networks and […] Read more
AES to provide 450 MW renewable energy to Amazon Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Virginia, US based AES Corporation has announced that it has entered into two renewable energy Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with global e-commerce and cloud giant Amazon. As part of the agreements, AES will deliver renewable energy in the CAISO (California Independent System Operator) market and source it from a combined 450 MW of solar and […] Read more
World Bank says Pakistan must call for 11GW renewable energy bids Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Variable Renewable Energy Competitive Bidding Study – a new study by the World Bank – has said that Pakistan will require a call for competitive bidding for over 11 GW of renewable energy solar and wind power plants between the present and 2028. The study stated that this is needed to ensure that the future […] Read more
GE Renewable buys stake in 3D Printing Firm COBOD International Updated On Sat, May 7th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has said that it has done a minority investment in COBOD International, the company providing the 3D printer used at the Bergen research facility and has helped the development of renewable energy in various countries. Officials from both companies said the investment will build on an existing relationship with COBOD International first […] Read more
Actis Forms Blupine Energy to Develop renewable energy in India Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Actis has incorporated Blupine Energy Pvt Ltd, a company in India to develop renewable energy projects and store assets in India. In June, 2021, Actis had officially incorporated Blupine Energy in which the paid up capital was Rs 16 crore. Reports say that Bluline will become active immediately with a corpus of funds amounting $800 […] Read more
Renewable Energy Supply Increases By 15.5 GW: CEEW-CEF Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy New capacity addition of non-hydro renewable energy increased to 15.5 GW during FY22, according to the latest edition of the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF) market handbook on May 6. Compared to 7.7 GW installed in the previous FY, it is quite an improvement. However, it is a poor consolation given India has the […] Read more
BSPGCL Invites Bids for Consultancy Services for Setting-up 200 – 250 MW Solar Power Plants Updated On Fri, May 6th, 2022 by Saurenergy Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPGCL) has issued tender for request for proposal for selection of agency for providing consultancy services for setting up 200 to 250 MW Solar Power Plants. The notification by BSPGCL says that as far as selection method is concerned, it would be combined quality cum cost based selection. The […] Read more
