EXIM Bank Grants $35.8 Mn to Republic of Suriname for Hybrid PV Systems Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy Exim Bank has extended a LOC to the Government of the Republic of Suriname, for financing a rural electrification project using solar DG hybrid PV systems The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has, on behalf of the Government of India, extended a Line of Credit [LOC] of USD 35.80 million, to the Government of […] Read more
Sterlite Power Elevates Arun Sharma as Infra Biz COO Updated On Wed, Jan 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global player in the power transmission space Sterlite Power said on Wednesday that it has appointed Arun Sharma as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its infrastructure business. Earlier, Sharma was heading the Master System Integration (MSI) business at the company’s solution business unit. Now, he will lead Sterlite Power’s both infrastructure and MSI businesses. He […] Read more
Masdar Signs Partnership for 145 MW Floating Solar Plant in Indonesia Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Masdar has signed a PPA with PLN, the state electricity company in Indonesia, for the first floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the country. Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state electricity company in Indonesia, for the first floating […] Read more
Total, Marubeni JV Selected to Build 800 MW Solar Plant in Qatar Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy A consortium of Total and Marubeni has entered into agreements for the development of the Al Kharsaah Solar PV IPP Project, an 800 MW solar plant in Qatar. A consortium of Total (49 percent) and Marubeni (51 percent) has announced that it has entered into agreements for the development of the Al Kharsaah Solar PV […] Read more
Bank of America Meets 100% Renewable Electricity Goal a Yr Ahead Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy American lender Bank of America (BoA) on Tuesday said it has met its 100 percent renewable electricity (or carbon neutrality) goal a year ahead of its schedule. However, it is pending to the third-party verification. It was accomplished by reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its facilities, purchasing 100 percent renewable power and buying […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
Power Plant Tenders Down 28 percent in Q4 2019, Indian Firms Ahead of Rest Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Power plant tenders in the fourth quarter of 2019 saw 291 tenders announced, marking a drop of 28 percent over the last four-quarter average of 404 Power plant tenders in the fourth quarter of 2019 saw 291 tenders announced, marking a drop of 28 percent over the last four-quarter average of 404, according to GlobalData’s […] Read more
Electricity Procurement Contracts Down 11% in December 2019: Report Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to a new database. Electricity procurement contracts in December 2019 saw 47 contracts announced, marking a drop of 11 percent over the last 12-month average of 53, according to GlobalData’s power […] Read more
Altus Power Raises USD 850 Million to Expand Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Altus Power has announced that Blackstone has led a recapitalisation with USD 850 million to refinance the existing capital structure and fund future development Altus Power America, a market-leading solar power company that provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial and municipal clients across the US, has announced that Blackstone, through its GSO Capital Partners LP and Blackstone Insurance Solutions groups, has […] Read more
