Global Investments in Renewable Energy Hit $288 Billion: BNEF Report Updated On Wed, Jun 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy The dip in investment in 2018 can be partly attributed to falling technology costs in solar photovoltaics, which meant that the required capacity could be secured at a lower cost and slowdown in PV installations in China. Global investment in renewable energy has hit $288.9 billion in 2018, with the amount spent on new capacity […] Read more
UNDP and IRENA to Accelerate Low-Carbon Energy Transition Updated On Tue, Jun 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy UNDP and IRENA announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have announced a global partnership to accelerate the low-carbon energy transition and offer concrete steps to achieve sustainable development. Under the cooperation, the organizations will explore joint initiatives aimed […] Read more
Solar PV Jobs in India Surge; Top Markets See Slump: IRENA Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Despite slower growth in key renewable energy markets including China, jobs in renewables grew to their highest level on the back of many more countries adopted manufacturing, trading and installation of renewable energy technologies. The employment in solar photovoltaic (PV) industry witnessed a surge in India, Southeast Asia and Brazil in 2018, whereas major markets […] Read more
Wind Energy Expansion in Vietnam, 1 GW Expected to be Installed by 2021 Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vietnam has one of the highest potentials in the region for both onshore and offshore wind energy, with 1GW expected to be installed by 2021 The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is hosting its annual Vietnam Wind Power Conference, gathering major international wind companies, energy authorities, financial institutions and regulators to discuss the potential for […] Read more
The Emerging Giants of the Oceans. Wind Energy Turbines Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy Solar might have grabbed most of the headlines, but wind energy has had its own march to relevance in the past couple of decades. In fact, on a like to like basis, wind energy has probably made bigger efficiency gains than solar power, where the biggest gains have been in price drops. And when we […] Read more
IEEFA Report on GE Misread the Energy Transition: A Cautionary Tale Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, investors in, once the most valuable company in the world, General Electric (GE) lost billions due to the company misjudging the pace of the global energy transition towards renewables. The report by IEEFA, ‘General Electric Misread the Energy Transition: A Cautionary Tale’, highlights GE and its primary shareholders as a case […] Read more
ESB Issues €500 Mn Green Bond For Financing Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy ESB, a leading Irish diversified and vertically integrated utility, has successfully placed a €500 million 1.125% fixed-rate green bond Electricity Supply Board (ESB), a leading Irish diversified and vertically integrated utility, has successfully placed a €500 million 1.125% fixed-rate green bond maturing in June 2030. The bond is the first ever Irish corporate public green […] Read more
IFC and HSBC Green Bond Targeting Climate Finance in Emerging Markets Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and HSBC have announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Global Asset Management recently announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets, increasing access to […] Read more
Glennmont Closes its 3rd Clean Energy Fund at a Record €850 Mn Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Glennmont Partners has successfully raised €850m at the final close of its third fund investing in clean energy infrastructure projects in Europe. UK-based fund manager Glennmont Partners has successfully raised €850m at the final close of its third fund investing in clean energy infrastructure projects in Europe. It is the largest amount that has ever […] Read more
