Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar financing platform Aerem has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A round led by climate-tech investor Avaana Capital. The round also saw follow-on participation from Blume Ventures and it includes debt financing of $1.5 million from financial institutions. Financing has been a key issue seen to impact uptake of solar in the MSME segment, and […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
USA’s Renewable Energy Firm Leeward Secures $180 Million for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based renewable energy firm Leeward Renewable Energy has announced the close of about $75 million in construction to term financing from MUFG Bank and about $105 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for the Horizon Solar Facility located in Texas. Leeward said that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) served as the green loan structuring […] Read more
EDF Renewables Shares Plan for 80 MW Wind Project in Ireland Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, a a wholly-owned subsidiary of French utility Group, EDF, has shared its plan for the proposed 80 MW Kilsallagh wind farm project, which is to be established in Ireland. The project will entail 13 turbines and their tip heights will be up to 200 metres. Once the project ge a go-ahead permission, a […] Read more
Power Minister R.K. Singh Updates Parliament On Progress With India’s Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Union Minister of Renewable Energy & Power R.K. Singh made a slew of announcements in the Rajya Sabha yesterday, shining the light on the progress made in renewable energy in the country. Here is a look at some important of the relevant news related to renewables. Renewable Energy Installed As on 31.01.2023, the cumulative installed […] Read more
Global Solar Developer Lightsource BP Marks Entry into German Market Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar developer Lightsource BP has put a new local team in place in Berlin. With this, the solar developer has forayed into the German market. With its entry into Germany, the firm has expanded its European presence to ten countries. Germany has set itself the ambition of 215 GW of solar by 2030. Currently, […] Read more
Vestas Secures 373 MW Supply Order for South Africa Wind Projects Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a massive 373 MW supply order from independent power producer Red Rocket for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind parks. Vestas has said that the wind energy projects will be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 […] Read more
Japan’s Daiwa Acquires Minority Stake in 1.2 GW Hornsea One Offshore Windfarm Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Japan’s Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure has announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Hornsea One offshore wind project. Daiwa said in its official statement that the acquisition is constructed on its partnership with Equitix, which has been cultivated since its first co-investment in Electricity North West Limited in 2019. Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure […] Read more
Navisun Secures $235 Million to Fuel Solar Projects’ Growth Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manhattan-based solar energy player Navisun LLC has announced that it has secured up to $235 million in debt financing through two facilities. Navisun is a solar independent power producer that co-develops, acquires, owns, and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar and storage projects. Navisun said that the financing will support its growth strategy, allowing it […] Read more
