Scatec Reaches Financial Close on 150 MW Solar Project in Pakistan Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project in Pakistan Scatec and its local partner Nizam Energy have announced the successful financial close for the 150 MW Sukkur solar power project with a total investment of about USD 100 million. Scatec’s first […] Read more
Renewable Sector Springs Back to pre-COVID Levels in India: CEEW-CEF Updated On Mon, Feb 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector in India has rebounded to pre-COVID-19 levels in Q3 FY21 following the restoration of supply chains, per CEEW-CEF The renewable energy sector in India has rebounded to the pre-COVID-19 levels in Q3 FY21 following the restoration of supply chains, according to a new quarterly analysis release by the CEEW-Centre for Energy […] Read more
Hope Rules Over Policy as PM Modi Harks to 40 GW Rooftop Solar by 2022 Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy If there was ever a case of hope triumphing policy for India’s struggling rooftop solar sector, then PM Modi’s statement on the country reaching 40 GW of rooftop solar by 2022 must come as a massive boost. Or maybe the industry is simply smarter than that. For out of the 100 GW solar target for […] Read more
Nearly 30 GW Wind Capacity Auctioned in H2 2020, Growth Back on-Track: GWEC Updated On Fri, Feb 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a new analysis by GWEC, nearly 30 GW of new wind capacity was awarded globally through auctions in the second half (H2) of 2020. Despite the economic and supply chain impacts felt across the world in 2020 due to COVID-19, the global wind energy industry has continued to power ahead and reach new […] Read more
Canadian Solar Closes Japan Green Infrastructure Fund at $208 Mn Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund securing USD 208 million of committed capital Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund (JGIF). Canadian Solar will partner with Macquarie Advisory & Capital Solutions (Macquarie), the advisory and capital markets arm of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie […] Read more
ISA’s Special Assembly Elects Dr. Ajay Mathur As New Director General Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General following his election at the first special assembly, which was held virtually. A confederacy of 73 member countries, ISA was established in late 2015 to facilitate the demand for and use of safe, sustainable, and affordable solar energy for all. […] Read more
Lightsource bp Acquires 845 MW Solar Portfolio in Spain Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has announced the acquisition of an 845 MW solar portfolio in Spain from Iberia Solar Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has announced the acquisition of an 845 megawatt (MW) solar portfolio in Spain from Iberia Solar, a local solar developer and part of the […] Read more
MYSUN+ to Provide Solar Solutions to C&I Clients on RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Feb 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy MYSUN’s new venture ‘MYSUN+’ will provide solar solutions to large C&I customers on a built, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) or RESCO model. With an aim to consolidate and service its large and rapidly growing customer base, MYSUN’s new venture ‘MYSUN+’ will provide solar energy solutions to large corporate, industrial and commercial establishments on a […] Read more
4789 MW RE Capacity Sanctioned Under Component A of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the KUSUM scheme 4789 MW of RE capacity has been sanctioned across farms in India, so far. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme 4789 MW […] Read more
