Fluence Secures $125 Mn From QIA to Accelerate Energy Storage Technology Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy QIA has committed to invest USD 125 million in Fluence, which intends to use the net proceeds to accelerate the development of its offerings Fluence, a leading global energy storage solutions provider, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) pursuant to which QIA will commit to […] Read more
EBRD Promotes Green Investments in North Macedonia Updated On Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting green investments in North Macedonia with a €1 million loan to Komercijalna Banka Skopje under the EBRD’s Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF). The funds will be available for green investments in the country’s residential sector. This will include investments in high-performance green technologies, materials and […] Read more
Ecolohas Builds Smart and Green Homes in Taiwan Updated On Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Ecolohas Energy Technology is helping Taiwan to build sustainable homes by delivering smart energy storage systems, smart microgrid systems, and distributed microgrid energy storage systems that allow people to generate their own power and reduce their electricity bills. As per Kevin Yang, president, Ecolohas, they are aiming to develop and provide self-efficient energy solutions to […] Read more
Japan’s Orix to Acquire 80% Stake in Spains’ Elawan Energy Updated On Tue, Dec 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Japan’s ORIX Corporation will invest in Elawan Energy, a global renewable energy firm headquartered in Madrid. Japan’s ORIX Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement to invest in Elawan Energy, a global renewable energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain focused on the development and ownership of wind and solar PV power plants. […] Read more
MUFG Gets Green Certification for Softbank’s 900 MW PV Project in India Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy MUFG Bank has acted as the sole green structuring advisor for a USD 333 million financing deal for SoftBank’s 900 MW solar project in India. MUFG Bank has announced that it has acted as the sole green structuring advisor for a USD 333 million financing deal for SoftBank’s latest and largest solar project in India. […] Read more
Canadian Solar Completes the Sale of 290 MWp Greenfield Solar Portfolio in Italy Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced the sale of the remaining 30 percent ownership of the Big Fish SPV and Iron SPV solar projects to Falck Renewables. Both projects are located in Sicily, Italy, and have a total expected capacity of more than 290 MWp. The Company expects to recognize revenues from the sale in the fourth […] Read more
Western Railway Wins First Prize In Energy Conservation Awards 2020 Updated On Tue, Dec 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Western Railway bagged three prestigious National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) in ‘Transport’ and ‘Building – Govt offices’ categories for the year 2020, by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power. It has been awarded the First Prize in the Transportation Category along with First and Third prize in Buildings Category for Divisional Railway […] Read more
COVID-19 Slowed Down Energy Efficiency Progress in the US: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy More US states adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. More US states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the ‘2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard’. For the first […] Read more
“EEG-Novelle”, New Renewable Energy Law For Germany Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The parliament of Germany has approved a draft of the reform of the new renewable energy law called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most important ones is the exemption from the payment of the EEG-levy, which is usually applied to all power producers […] Read more