CDPQ Invests in Lightsource BP For $194 MN Solar Financing Platform Updated On Wed, May 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy The facility will initially be used to finance a diversified portfolio composed of over 100 solar projects located across various countries and totalling more than 700 MW. Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and Lightsource BP recently announced a debt investment of £150 million ($194 million) to finance a portfolio of solar assets […] Read more
Tata Power Inks Pact with MGL to Expand Footprints in e-mobility, Other Services Updated On Mon, May 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy This deal is the fourth major partnership of an electric utility company with an energy retailer to further expand its presence in the e-mobility space. In order to become future ready, utility giant Tata Power has entered into an agreement with one of the country’s leading city gas distribution companies, Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL), to […] Read more
Interview with Sanjeev Sinha, President – IT & Digital Transformation, India Power Corporation Ltd Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy For the Discom, smart grid can give out right information at the right time so that it can react and manage the grid accordingly. It would give a better control on the grid to manage load and even know beforehand on the impending load based on past data. This will allow Discom to draw appropriate […] Read more
Petronas makes India Play with Amplus Energy Acquisition Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy By Acquiring Amplus Energy for Rs 2700 crores, Malaysia’s Petronas just made a big India play in renewables. The Move by Malaysia’s Petronas, itself a $60 billion-plus behemoth with a $13.2 billion bottom line in 2018, is a huge vote of confidence in India’s renewable sector. At Rs 2700 crores, the valuation also seems to […] Read more
Petronas Forays into Renewable Energy with Acquisition of Amplus Energy Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Malaysia’s Petronas has acquired Amplus Energy Solutions, marking the Oil and Gas majors international foray into renewable energy. Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Malaysia’s fully integrated oil and gas major, has entered into an agreement with I Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investor, to acquire 100% interest in Amplus (M+) Energy Solutions Pte Ltd, a […] Read more
MIC to Sell Solar, Wind Biz to Goldman, DIF for $215 Mn Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company has already planned to use these proceeds to invest in the growth of its remaining businesses. After Amtech Systems, recently, revealed its plan to sell its solar business, US-based Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) has also inked a pact to sell its entire wind and solar power generation businesses. As per the deal, the […] Read more
Amtech Mulls to Sell Solar Biz; Aims to Focus on Profitable Semiconductor Biz Updated On Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reason behind selling its solar assets is that significant investment is required to effectively compete in the changing solar industry. US-based Amtech Systems has decided to divest it’s solar businesses, including Tempress and SoLayTec subsidiaries, along with an aim to focus solely on growth opportunities in it’s a semiconductor and SiC/LED polishing businesses. The […] Read more
Interview with Mohua Mukherjee, Program Ambassador Pro-Bono, International Solar Alliance Updated On Wed, Mar 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy Next Generation Women will have Opportunities to Involve in Different Parts of Solar Value Chain Women of the next generation will have opportunities to be involved in many different parts of the solar value chain, including designing these new, energy-efficient solar gadgets or appliances, as well. We just need to start their familiarity with solar […] Read more
The Sunshine Sector’s Gender Challenge Updated On Mon, Mar 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Why the solar sector needs to have more women As yet another International Women’s Day (IWD) came around on 8th March this year, the theme this year was ‘Balance for Better’- A balanced world is a better world. That got us thinking about the solar sector in India. The many industry conferences with their rare […] Read more
