Lightsource BP Finalises Contract With SEPTA for 43.8 MW Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SEPTA and Lightsource BP have signed a long-term power contract for two solar farms totaling 43.8 MW (dc) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), among the largest transit agencies in the United States serving the Greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a global leader in the development, financing and management of […] Read more
Subsidies for Renewables in India Dropped 35% From FY17 to FY19: Report Updated On Fri, Apr 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy According to a new study, the renewables subsidies in India fell 35 percent from FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 percent. The renewables subsidies in India fell 35 percent from FY17 to FY19, while its oil and gas subsidies increased by 65 percent according to a new study entitled […] Read more
Ikea Parent Firm Acquires Stake in 403 MW US Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Ingka Group (owner and operator of 380 IKEA stores in 30 countries), has taken over two solar PV projects in the US worth a combined 403 MW generation capacity. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (owner and operator of 380 IKEA stores in 30 countries), has taken over two solar photovoltaic (PV) […] Read more
Spending to Counteract Covid-19 Creates Opportunity to ‘Tilt to Green’: Report Updated On Thu, Apr 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Covid-19 has diverted attention away from global climate change mitigation, however, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) economists in the latest report says that efforts to counteract the coronavirus create a chance to “tilt to green” the large-scale recovery spending being pledged, making it a key accelerator towards a low-carbon economy. However, […] Read more
Leading RE Firms and Orgs Call Upon EU To Use Corona Funds Well Updated On Tue, Mar 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy In an interesting move, even as the European Union launches into a massive stimulus plans to fight the economic disruption caused by the Coronavirus disease Covid-19, calls for making this an opportunity to go ‘green’ have been going stronger. In fact, for many activists, the stimulus is being seen as an opportunity to ram through […] Read more
EVs Emit Less CO2 Than Conventional Vehicles: Study Updated On Wed, Mar 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy EVs produce less CO2 than petrol cars across the globe, even if electricity generation involves substantial amounts of fossil fuel, according to a new study Electric vehicles (EVs) produce less carbon dioxide (CO2) than petrol cars across the globe, even if electricity generation involves substantial amounts of fossil fuel, according to a study which projects that in 2050 every second car on the […] Read more
Saudi Arabia Lists 49 Pre-Qualified Bidders for 1.2 GW Solar Tender Updated On Tue, Mar 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Saudi Arabia REPDO has issued the list of all the pre-qualified bidders in round three of the Kingdom’s NREP for four solar PV projects worth 1.2 GW The Saudi Arabia Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) has issued the list of all the pre-qualified bidders in round three of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy […] Read more
Lightsource BP Completes $250 Mn Financing for Solar Project in Texas Updated On Fri, Mar 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lightsource BP has successfully closed on a USD 250 million financing package for its 260 MW Impact Solar project located in Texas Lightsource BP, a global solar leader, has announced that it has successfully closed on a USD 250 million financing package for its Impact Solar project located in Lamar County, Texas, 120 miles northeast […] Read more
IFC Invests $200 Mn in Africa’s Largest Green Bond Updated On Thu, Mar 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC, an arm of World Bank, has invested about USD 200 million recently in the green bond issuance of Standard Bank of South Africa placed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Standard Bank Group is the largest African bank by assets having presence across 20 African countries. This is Africa’s largest green bond and South […] Read more