PLN has ‘Green Ambition’ but is Short on Renewable Energy Credibility: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that PLN must be prepared for a much higher level of scrutiny when the company launches its debut green and/or sustainable bonds. Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is preparing to issue a “green and/or sustainable financing” instrument as early as January 2021 following the publication of its Statement of Intent […] Read more
Borosil Renewables, The Newest Renewable Star On The Stock Market Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Borosil Renewables Limited, the Mumbai based firm manufacturing firm that specialises in solar glass, has had a dream run up in the stock markets. Luckily for investors, this is a firm that has some real numbers to back it up, although valuations remain a matter of hope over substance probably. The firm, formerly called Borosil […] Read more
700 MW Allocated to Small Scale PV Developers in Poland’s Latest Renewables Auction Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In Poland‘s latest renewables auction of the year, the solar grabs 700 MW for small-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants. The country’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) reported a minimum price of PLN 228.7/MWh (USD 61.2), while it was PLN 269.0 in the auction held last year. ERO announced the results on 18th December 2020, declaring that or […] Read more
First P2P Solar Power Trading In South Asia Launched By UPPCL Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to launch blockchain-enabled solar power trading in India and South Asia in a project led by India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) with Australian technology company Power Ledger. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) and the subsidiary Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL) will host a pilot project involving […] Read more
A Majority Renewables Grid by 2030 Will Support 980,000 Direct Jobs in US: Report Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A new study has found that reaching a majority renewables grid over the next decade will support 980,000 direct jobs in the US According to a new ‘first-of-its-kind’ study, released by Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP), reaching a majority renewables grid will deploy over USD 1 trillion in capital investment into the American economy […] Read more
R.K Singh Pushes For Consumer Rights in Power, With Electricity Rules 2020 Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy The Power Sector finally sees a much delayed turn towards becoming more consumer centric, with the promulgation of a set of rules and obligations under the “Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020” issued today. Announcing the new rules today, R.K.Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, said, […] Read more
Vestas Invests in CIP to Expand Presence Across Wider Range of Renewable Value Chain Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has invested in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, (CIP), the world’s largest dedicated fund manager in greenfield renewable energy infrastructure, to acquire a 25 percent minority stake in the investment management company, ref. Company Announcement no. 45/2020 of 18 December 2020. With the investment, Vestas seeks to create value across a wider range of the renewable […] Read more
CDPQ to Invest USD 1 Billion in Invenergy Renewables Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CDPQ has committed USD 1 billion to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest developers, owners and operators of RE projects in North America Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, has announced a USD 1 billion commitment to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest private developers, owners and operators of wind and solar […] Read more
NTPC Planning for Renewable InvIT in JV With NIIF Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC is mulling over creating a JV with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable InvIT. State-owned power giant NTPC Ltd has proposed that it is mulling over creating a joint venture company with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). As […] Read more