EIB Approves €8.1 bn for RE, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Transport Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB has approved a EUR 8.1 billion of new financing for renewable energy projects, climate action, sustainable development around the world. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it has approved a EUR 8.1 billion of new financing for renewable energy projects, climate action, sustainable development, health, and education investment across Europe and around the world. […] Read more
Karnataka Commission Encourages Third Party Investments in Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy KERC has encouraged third-party investments in the rooftop solar segment in Karnataka in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for rooftop solar plants The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has encouraged third-party investments in the state’s rooftop solar segment in its order regarding the decision on various models and guidelines for […] Read more
Daiwa Energy to Acquire 40% Stake in Renewables Investment Firm Aquila Capital Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Daiwa Energy has announced that it has decided to enter into a strategic partnership with Aquila Capital to acquire a 40 percent stake in the company. Tokyo headquartered Daiwa Energy and Infrastructure (DEI) has announced that it has decided to enter into a strategic partnership with Aquila Capital Holding to acquire a 40 percent stake […] Read more
Survey Finds Govts Should Take Stronger Action on Energy Efficiency Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Governments need to take stronger action to reverse the worrying slowdown in global energy efficiency improvements, according to a public survey by the IEA Governments need to take stronger policy action to reverse the worrying slowdown in global energy efficiency improvements, according to a public survey conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The survey […] Read more
AC Energy Launches $400 mn Fixed for life Green Bond Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy AC Energy has successfully set the terms of its senior perpetual fixed-for-life green bond issuance at an aggregate principal amount of USD 400 million Ayala Corporation’s energy platform, AC Energy has announced that it has successfully set the terms of its inaugural US dollar-denominated senior perpetual fixed-for-life (non-deferrable) green bond issuance at an aggregate principal […] Read more
Invenergy, EPM Sign Renewable Deal for 400 MW Capacity in Colombia Updated On Fri, Nov 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy EPM has signed a strategic agreement with Invenergy to develop and build at least 400 MW of solar and wind projects in Colombia over the next 6 years. Colombian power utility Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with US-based Invenergy to develop and build at least 400 […] Read more
Solar PV Energy Capacity to Exceed 8000 GW by 2050: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report has predicted that while capacity additions in Asia, North America and Europe, the global PV solar capacity could exceed 8,000 GW by 2050. Wind energy and concentrated solar power (CSP) have reduced their costs significantly, but it is solar photovoltaic (PV) that has reduced its costs dramatically, thanks to rapid developments in […] Read more
European Offshore Wind Energy Goals are Achievable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The European Commission’s big goals for offshore wind, between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 are achievable provided right investments and spatial planning A new report has predicted that the European Union (EU) Commission’s big goals for offshore wind – between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 – are achievable provided the right investments in […] Read more
Another Stable Year of Growth for Wind Energy With China in the Lead Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The wind power energy industry saw a fall of 3.6 percent fall when compared to 2017’s growth, however, GWEC claims that the growth has been stable The wind power energy industry installed 51.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity last year, a 3.6 percent fall when compared to 2017’s growth, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) […] Read more