Iberdrola Secures €690 mn Loan From EIB at COP25 Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy At COP25, EIB and Iberdrola have announced agreements worth EUR 690 million to invest in renewable energy projects and electricity distribution networks. At the Climate Change Conference (COP25) being held in Madrid, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have announced two new agreements to promote climate action by investing in renewable energy projects and […] Read more
EIB and Hydrogen Council Sign Agreement to Finance Hydrogen Projects Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB and Hydrogen Council to collaborate on the development of innovative schemes to finance hydrogen projects to address climate change. The Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of CEOs representing energy, transport, and industry organisations advocating for the accelerated deployment of hydrogen solutions, and the European Investment Bank (EIB), one of the world’s largest providers of […] Read more
BP Increases Stake in Lightsource BP to Form a 50:50 JV Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 JV structure The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 joint venture (JV) structure. As part of the transaction, BP will purchase newly-issued equity […] Read more
Engie Acquires Renvico and its 329 MW Wind Portfolio From MIRA Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Engie has acquired Renvico from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), and the 329 MW wind portfolio that Renvico owns and operates Engie has announced that it has acquired Renvico from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, and from KKR with its co-investors. The onshore wind installed capacity of the […] Read more
GM and LG Chem to Mass Produce Battery Cells for Future EVs Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy GM and LG Chem form JV to mass-produce battery cells for future battery EVs General Motors (GM) and LG Chem have announced that the companies have come into an agreement to mass-produce battery cells for future battery electric vehicles (EVs). Together, the companies will invest up to a total of USD 2.3 billion through a […] Read more
Engie Inaugurates Egypt’s Largest and First Private Wind Project Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Engie has now inaugurated the 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb wind park, Egypt’s first private and now the largest wind farm. Engie has announced that the firm and its consortium partners have now inaugurated the 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb wind park, Egypt’s first private and now the largest wind farm. Ras Ghareb project started commercial operation […] Read more
US Storage Industry to Build on Strong Third Quarter: Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector had its strongest third quarter on record and a new analysis by WoodMac predicts a 12x growth in MW-terms between now and 2024. The United States energy storage sector had its strongest third quarter on record this year, deploying 100.7 megawatts (MW) and 264.6 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage, and a […] Read more
Vestas Bags 101 MW Wind Turbine Order for 2 Projects in Finland Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has announced that it has secured a 101 MW wind turbine order from Puhuri Oy for the Parhalahti and Hankila projects in Finland. Vestas has announced that it has secured a 101 MW order from Puhuri Oy, a developer and investor in wind energy for the Parhalahti and Hankila projects located in Northern Ostrobothnia […] Read more
BlackRock Achieves $1 bn Record 1st Close for its Global Renewables Fund Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BlackRock has achieved a USD 1 billion first close for its GRP III renewables fund with commitments from 35 investors in North America, Europe and Asia. BlackRock Real Assets has announced that it has achieved a USD 1 billion first close for its Global Renewables Power III fund (GRP III) with commitments from over 35 […] Read more
