Shell Inks Two Partnerships for 800 MW UK Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Anglo-Dutch oil and gas giant Shell has inked two deals with London-based companies for the development of utility-scale solar PV projects, totalling over 800 MW capacity, in the UK. Shell has signed a framework agreement with the renewable energy developer Island Green Power to develop solar PV projects with co-located battery storage potential, with an […] Read more
Turkey Tenders 1.5 GW Solar Project for 5th Round of RE Auction Updated On Mon, Oct 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Turkey has invited bids for a 1.5 GW solar tender for the fifth auction round of its Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynak Alanları (YEKA) renewable energy program, the submission of which must be done on January 12, 2022. The country’s Ministry of Energy aims to select 76 large scale PV projects with capacities ranging from 10 to 30 […] Read more
10.5 GW Solar, Wind and Storage Project in Morocco Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy British company Xlinks is developing a 10.5 GW solar-plus-wind project, combined with a battery storage facility, in Morocco, which will supply 3.6 GW renewable energy to the UK via the world’s longest subsea cables . Located in Morocco’s renewable energy rich region of Guelmim Oued Noun, it will cover an approximate area of 1,500km2 and will be […] Read more
Energize Ventures Raises $330 M to Advance Sustainable Tech Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chicago-based Energize Ventures has announced the closing of a second flagship fund with total capital commitments of $330 million, aiming to invest in digital solutions with proven potential to optimize energy, critical infrastructure and sustainable industries. Energize Ventures is an alternative investment manager that funds digital-first solutions accelerating the sustainable energy transition. The firm provides financial, operational […] Read more
Ford to Invest $11.4 B on EV Production in the US Updated On Wed, Sep 29th, 2021 by Saurenergy Michigan-headquartered multinational automaker Ford, along with its South Korean partner SK Innovation, plans to invest $11.4 billion electric vehicle production, creating nearly 11,000 new jobs at the Tennessee and Kentucky mega-sites. This will be the largest ever U.S. investment in EVs at one time by any automotive manufacturer, said the company. While Ford is stumping […] Read more
Solar Hybrid Systems Firm Zola Electric Raises $90 million Updated On Fri, Sep 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy ZOLA Electric, the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based renewable energy technology company solving Energy Access and Energy Equality in emerging markets, has announced the successful completion of a $90 million capital raise, comprised of $45 million of equity, $45 million of debt. The firm has a strong footprint in Africa for now, with its ZOLA flex plug-and-play, connected, […] Read more
Battery Maker EnerVenue Raises $100 M in Series A Funding Updated On Thu, Sep 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy US-based EnerVenue has raised $100 million in Series A funding, which was led by Schlumberger New Energy and accompanied by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures (SAEV, the corporate venture capital program of Aramco Ventures) and others. Additionally, EnerVenue announced the framework for a major distribution and manufacturing agreement with Schlumberger New Energy to significantly expand global […] Read more
Indonesia Ramping Up Solar Capacity to Meet 18 GW Target For 2025: Report Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Indonesia is considering how to reduce its growing greenhouse gas emissions. A moratorium on new coal power plants bodes well for growth of solar power in Indonesia. Yet harnessing solar power requires government action such as improving transparency around power purchase agreements and revising long- term power plans. A new report, jointly produced by BloombergNEF, […] Read more
NZ’s Infratil To Invest in Renewable Platform In Singapore Updated On Tue, Sep 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy New Zealand-based investment firm Infratil is investing $233m in a renewable energy development platform in Singapore. The new platform will be called Gurīn Energy. Infratil CEO Jason Boyes said that “this is the 4th such platform Infratil has established to cover global growth of the sector. Infratil will own the business in partnership with the […] Read more
