Boost to India’s renewable energy plan as China steps-up investment in solar Updated On Fri, May 19th, 2017 by Saurenergy “Chinese investments in Indian coal projects have been declining. At the same time, Chinese investments in India on solar projects are slowly increasing,” India is treading a strong renewable energy path post-Paris Agreement as it witnesses a step-up in Chinese investments in solar energy. Additionally, there’s a significant slowdown in Chinese investments in thermal power […] Read more
Global Solar Investment to be higher than Coal, Gas and Nuclear Combined in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Wed, May 17th, 2017 by Saurenergy Lower project costs and continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global renewable power investment reach $243.1 billion in 2017, with solar photovoltaic (PV) the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power – by 2020 non-hydro renewables will account for 65% of global power investment Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global solar investment to […] Read more
Canadian Solar Announces Investment in eNow Solar-Based Power Management for Commercial Transportation Updated On Fri, May 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar’s investment in eNow will help spur expansion and growth of PV-based mobile energy solutions. The partnership is expected to link Canadian Solar’s module technology interfacing with the unique power management system designed by eNow. Canadian Solar has announced that the company has acquired a minority equity interest in eNow, a U.S. company specializing […] Read more
Renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017: Frost & Sullivan Updated On Thu, May 11th, 2017 by Saurenergy Frost & Sullivan notes that solar photovoltaic (PV) will be the fastest growing segment, followed by wind power, accounting for 37.5 percent and 21 percent of global investment, respectively, by 2020. Continued regulatory support for renewable energy in key markets will see global power investment reach $443.5 billion in 2017 said Frost & Sullivan in its report. […] Read more
China Solar, Wind to Attract $780Bn Investment by 2030: Research report Updated On Thu, May 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy China has pledged to increase non-fossil fuel energy to at least 20 percent of total consumption by the end of the next decade, up from 12 percent in 2015, part of its efforts to tackle air pollution and bring carbon dioxide emissions to a peak by around 2030. China’s wind and solar sectors could attract […] Read more
Amaranto Launches Solar Investment Arm in India Targeting the Acquisition of 500 MW by 2018 Updated On Wed, Apr 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy Already active in India since 2016, Amaranto acquires 110 MW solar power project and aims to build 500MW of solar PV projects in various Indian states over the next three to four years. Renewable energy firm Amaranto Group has launched an investment arm; Amaranto Solar Power India dedicated to acquiring Solar PV projects in the […] Read more
European Investment Bank Sanctions EUR 200 Million for Indian Large-Scale Solar Power Projects Updated On Mon, Apr 3rd, 2017 by Saurenergy The State Bank of India gets EUR 200 Million long-term loan from European Investment Bank to fund five different solar power projects in Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The European Investment Bank has confirmed new support for solar power generation in India in partnership with the State Bank of India. The EUR 200 million (INR 1400 […] Read more
Hindustan Power commissions 50 MW solar plant in Punjab with an investment of Rs. 325 crores Updated On Wed, Mar 29th, 2017 by Saurenergy With a current solar capacity of ~ 600MW, the Hindustan Power is one of the key players championing the adoption of solar on mass scale in India. The Clean energy arm of Hindustan Power commissioned its second solar plant in Punjab at an investment of INR 325 crores. The high degree of solar insolation in […] Read more
Hyderabad based Greenko raises 155 Million Dollars Equity from GIC and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Updated On Tue, Mar 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy India’s Greenko Energy has raised $155 million equity funding from ADIA and an affiliate of global investment firm GIC to expand its clean energy portfolio to 3 GW from 2GW. Indian renewable energy firm Greenko Energy Holdings has signed up primary equity funding of $155 million (about Rs 1008 crore) from an affiliate of global […] Read more
