Ørsted, Equinor to Lead Coalition to Accelerate Global Offshore Wind Capacity Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Action Coalition will represent the offshore wind sector in the global dialogue on climate action, spearheaded by Ørsted and Equinor. An international Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition has been formed to advance the sustainable deployment of ocean-based renewable energy and mitigate the harmful impacts of climate change. Bringing together civil society, intergovernmental institutions and […] Read more
PepsiCo Targeting 100% Renewable Electricity in the US Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy PepsiCo plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its US direct operations this year, covering nearly half of its total global electricity consumption Some of America’s favourite snacks and beverages – from Lay’s and SunChips to bubly, Gatorade and Pepsi – will soon be made using electricity from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. […] Read more
Altus Power Raises USD 850 Million to Expand Solar Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy Altus Power has announced that Blackstone has led a recapitalisation with USD 850 million to refinance the existing capital structure and fund future development Altus Power America, a market-leading solar power company that provides clean electricity to commercial, industrial and municipal clients across the US, has announced that Blackstone, through its GSO Capital Partners LP and Blackstone Insurance Solutions groups, has […] Read more
SECI Issues RfS for 1200 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy SECI has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a Request for Selection (RfS) for setting up of a 1200 MW ISTS-Connected solar-wind hybrid power projects in India under Tranche-III. The […] Read more
IRENA and EBRD Sign Agreement to Strengthen Cooperation Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy IRENA and EBRD have signed an MoU to strengthen their relationship and accelerate efforts to rapidly increase the share of renewable power in EBRD countries The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allowing the two organisations to strengthen their relationship […] Read more
Green Tech Revolutions And India’s Chance to Shine: Study Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Green technology comes at a price and India can help break the “green curse” by persuading South Asian countries to adopt sustainable practices Green technology comes at a price and India can play a pivotal role in breaking the “green curse” by persuading South Asian countries to adopt sustainable practices in mining critical minerals needed […] Read more
Brookfield Renewables Submits Proposal to Acquire TerraForm Power Updated On Tue, Jan 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Brookfield Renewables has announced that it has made a non-binding, all-share proposal to acquire the outstanding shares of TerraForm Power Brookfield Renewables Partners has announced that it has made a non-binding, all-share proposal to acquire the outstanding Class A common shares of TerraForm Power, other than the 62 percent owned by Brookfield Renewable and its […] Read more
India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Bags 250 MW Solar Project From NTPC Under CPSU Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar has received a Letter Of Award (LOA) from NTPC for the development of a 250 MW solar project under the CPSU scheme. Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd, India’s largest solar energy company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has received a Letter Of Award (LOA) from NTPC for a 250 MW […] Read more
