Hero Future Energies and IFC to Invest $243.3 Mn in Rajasthan Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will be supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will invest around $43.3 million (Rs 300 crore). Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of the Hero Group has revealed its plans to invest close to $200 million (Rs 1404 crore) for its latest solar project in Rajasthan. The company […] Read more
ADB Approves $100 Mn Facility For Renewable Power Projects in Pacific Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an umbrella facility of up to $100 million which will provide financing support including loans, guarantees, and letters of credit to overcome constraints to private sector investment in renewable power projects in Pacific island countries. The ‘Pacific Renewable Energy Program’ will support an estimated 5 separate renewable energy projects in […] Read more
South Korea Steps Away From Coal and Towards Renewables Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has tabled a new draft energy master plan that increases the nation’s ambition to move away from coal and towards renewable energy. The South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has tabled a new draft energy master plan that increases the nation’s ambition to move […] Read more
STMicroelectronics Reports First Quarter Financial Results Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company reported first-quarter net revenues of $2.08 billion, gross margin of 39.4%, operating margin of 10.2%, and net income of $178 million or $0.20 diluted earnings per share. STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2019. […] Read more
India’s Road Towards EV Adoption… Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy When it comes to Electric Vehicles (EVs), India would certainly seem to be playing catch up with the rest of the world. Consider the fact that in China, they have already started worrying about a mini-bust in the sector, thanks to the huge number of startups and major players who have jumped in. Thus, even […] Read more
Rising Oil Prices. The Good And Bad for Renewables Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Typically, sector enthusiasts for renewables don’t mind higher oil prices, as it helps make the case for renewables stronger. In fact, some of the biggest investments in EV’s were made when oil prices were threatening to spike to $75 plus levels. The situation is a lot more complicated today. As things stand, the renewables economy […] Read more
Interview with Mayank Mishra, Regional Sales Director, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Necessary to Put More Efforts on Innovation It is very much necessary to put more and more efforts in innovating the new solutions which can help our customers to get more value from solution. Currently Huawei Smart PV Business has five R&D (“Research and Development”) centers specifically for inverter products around the world with more […] Read more
Growatt Hikes Investment in India’s Growing Rooftop Solar Market Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy It also added that, if policy and financing support comes in, rooftop installations will take off for sure. Buoyed by the growth of Indian rooftop solar market, China-based PV-solar inverters maker Growatt has started increasing its investment in the country. Speaking on the investment, Growatt, Regional Director, Rucas Wang said, “Indian solar market is on […] Read more
Senvion Signs EUR 100 Mn Loan Agreement to Avoid Bankruptcy Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The DIP facility enables Senvion to continue its business operations following last week’s self-administration filing. Germany-based Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and its lenders and main bondholders have signed a binding loan agreement, setting forth terms for a EUR 100m debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) facility. The DIP facility has received Board […] Read more