PLN has ‘Green Ambition’ but is Short on Renewable Energy Credibility: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that PLN must be prepared for a much higher level of scrutiny when the company launches its debut green and/or sustainable bonds. Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is preparing to issue a “green and/or sustainable financing” instrument as early as January 2021 following the publication of its Statement of Intent […] Read more
Apex Clean Energy Closes $200 Million Refinancing Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Apex Clean Energy today announced that it has secured a $200 million senior secured loan from a family office investor group led by ZOMA Capital and PLEXUS Solutions. Colorado-based ZOMA Capital invests in a range of market-based sustainable solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, and PLEXUS Solutions provides merchant banking services to sectors focused on […] Read more
Drop In Blade Manufacturing Costs Changing Wind Energy Supply Chains- GWEC Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy The global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has explained the transformations in the Global Wind Blade Supply Chain Update 2020. According to GWEC Market Intelligence, wind blades are one of the vital and expensive components of a wind turbine, and reduced production costs will improve the supply chain. Having the right supply chain strategy is crucial […] Read more
IRENA Offers Recommendations to Accelerate El Salvador’s Energy Transition Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA analysis presents 14 concrete actions that can significantly accelerate the country’s uptake of renewable energy Enhancing long-term planning for the renewable energy sector, fostering project development and establishing clear institutional frameworks are among the key action areas that can significantly accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in El Salvador, according to recently published recommendations […] Read more
NIPSCO and Capital Dynamics Sign 280 MW Solar Energy Power Purchase Agreement Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Agreement furthers goal of bringing more affordable, cleaner energy to NIPSCO consumers Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., and the Clean Energy Infrastructure (CEI) business of Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Under the terms of the PPA, NIPSCO […] Read more
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Presses 7 new Renewable Energy Projects Into Service Updated On Tue, Dec 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has successfully pressed 7 additional renewable energy (RE) projects into service. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s top FMCG companies, has announced that it has successfully pressed 7 additional renewable energy (RE) projects into service. Installed in different factories of the company, these projects are designed to source 23.5 million units […] Read more
Siemens Energy teams up with Duke Energy, Clemson University to study hydrogen use Updated On Fri, Dec 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Energy, Duke Energy and Clemson University have teamed up to study the use of hydrogen for energy storage and as a low- or no-carbon fuel source to produce energy at Duke Energy’s combined heat and power plant at Clemson University in South Carolina. The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it awarded Siemens Energy a $200,000 grant for the research […] Read more
ARENA to Fund USD 12.9 million to AEMO for its Distributed Energy Project Updated On Thu, Dec 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced USD 12.9 million in funding to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for the development of a major Victorian Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Marketplace trial named Project EDGE (Energy Demand and Generation Exchange). Project EDGE is a multi-year project to demonstrate an off-market, proof-of-concept Distributed Energy […] Read more
China & India Remained Biggest Emerging Markets for Clean Energy Investments: BNEF Updated On Thu, Dec 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new report by BNEF, China and India remained the biggest emerging markets for clean energy investment As 2019 came to a close, the outlook for renewable energy growth in developing economies was exceptionally bright. Power-generating capacity from solar plants such as solar projects reached 325 gigawatts (GW), up from just 1 GW […] Read more
