Scatec Solar Commissions 390 MW Benban Project in Egypt Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt, marking the completion of the 390 MW Benban solar project in Egypt. Scatec Solar and partners have grid-connected the last of the six 65 MW solar power plants in Egypt. This marks the completion of the 390 MW Benban […] Read more
Sterlite Power Raises Funds from Brazilian Market via Debentures Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy This is an important milestone for the company as its first infrastructure debentures in the Brazilian capital markets. Global power transmission assets developer Sterlite Power has raised funds through its newly issued infrastructure debentures for the Arcoverde Project. Arcoverde Project was the company’s first project in Brazil which was successfully commissioned 28 months ahead of […] Read more
CEEW and IEA Report on Clean Energy Investment Trends 2019 Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The reduced risk perception of financiers funding renewable energy projects in India resulted in investments in the sector doubling over the last five years, according to a joint study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report – the 2019 ‘Clean Energy Investment Trends’ – was released […] Read more
CEEW Report on Greening New Pastures for Green Investments Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Large-scale mobilisation of green capital for investment and innovation in low-carbon energy solutions is the main holdout against a clean energy transition in emerging economies, according to an independent study released by the CEEW Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). More than USD 200 trillion worth of assets are under management in the world’s pension funds, insurance firms and […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy Bags 132.5 MW Turbine Order in Brazil Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has announced that it has signed an onshore wind contract with EDF Renewables in Brazil. This deal for GE’s Cypress platform (the company’s largest onshore wind turbine) is also its first contract with EDF Renewables in the country. GE will be responsible for the production and delivery of 25 turbines, which will […] Read more
REIL Tenders for 50 MW Rooftop and Small Solar Plants Under RESCO Model Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy REIL has tendered for implementation of 50 MW rooftop and small solar power plants programme for government buildings in India under the RESCO model The Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for implementation of 50 MW grid-connected rooftop and small solar power plants programme for government […] Read more
Offshore Wind Energy in India Ready to be Explored Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study by JMK Research and Analytics takes a look at the offshore wind energy sector in India, the challenges and the opportunities. Offshore wind turbines harness sea winds to generate power. They work in the same way as an onshore wind turbine, the only difference being that in offshore wind, turbines can be […] Read more
The Role of Solar PV in an Urban Heat Action Plan Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy By: Mohua Mukherjee The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has established that the frequency and severity of heatwaves, and a resultant high number of preventable deaths due to heat-stroke, have risen significantly in India over the last three decades.In India this summer of 2019, the IMD has already reported heat waves across Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya […] Read more
IREDA Gets Approval for IPO. Will it be Second Time Lucky? Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Integrated Renewable Energy Development Agency ( IREDA), a 100% owned entity of the government of India, has got final nod for an IPO from SEBI, the market regulator. The final regulatory approval clears the way to the much awaited initial public offering (IPO) for the state owned firm. While the firm had last targeted […] Read more
