Rajasthan Invites Japanese Investments in Solar Sector Updated On Thu, Aug 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Rajasthan CM Gehlot has assured a Japanese business delegation of his government’s full cooperation and support in investing in the state’s solar sector Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has assured a Japanese business delegation of his government’s full cooperation and support in setting up industries in the state. Gehlot gave the assurance during his meeting with the delegation led by […] Read more
Japan’s GPIF and ADB Partner to Finance Green Projects Updated On Tue, Aug 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB and Japan’s GPIF recently formed a partnership to support green project financing through investments in ADB’s green bonds. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) recently formed a partnership to support green project financing through investments in ADB’s green bonds. “We are pleased to collaborate with GPIF on this […] Read more
China’s CATL Joins Next Energy for Battery Storage Business in Japan Updated On Sat, Jul 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy CATL will provide the components for storage batteries and its Japanese partner Next Energy & Resources will be in charge of assembly. China’s CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric car batteries has partnered with Next Energy and will start selling products for homes and businesses in Japan in 2020 with an eye toward tapping […] Read more
Japan’s Mitsui Invests Rs 100 Crore in SmartE Updated On Thu, Jul 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. SmartE, a Delhi-NCR based electric mobility startup, has raised Rs 100 crore in funding from Japan’s Mitsui and Co. The e-mobility service provider, which is a subsidiary of Treasure Vase Ventures, has raised the amount as a part […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Receives 1st Offshore Wind Supplier Nomination in Japan Updated On Thu, Jun 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently received its first preferred supplier nomination for an offshore wind project in Japan Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently received its first preferred supplier nomination for an offshore wind project in Japan. The agreement with customer Obayashi Corporation currently includes using SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines for the Northern Akita Offshore Wind Farm project, and a long-term service agreement. All deliveries are subject to Obayashi Corporation’s final investment decision. […] Read more
Japan Shifts Focus to Nuclear and RE to Cut Carbon Emissions Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. Japan is calling for further efforts to cut carbon emissions by promoting renewables but also nuclear energy despite the 2011 Fukushima reactors meltdowns. The energy white paper, adopted by the Cabinet, said Japan faces […] Read more
Japan’s Orix Corporation to Buy Out 7 Wind Energy Farms of IL&FS Updated On Mon, May 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The intent to buy 51 percent stake is in the exercise of Orix’s right under the terms of an existing MoU, wherein Orix can match the price offered by the highest bidder for purchasing IWEL’s stake in the wind SPVs. Japanese financial services group, Orix Corporation, which owns a minority stake of 49 percent in […] Read more
Canadian Solar Secures $48 Mn Credit Facility For Development of Solar Projects in Japan Updated On Tue, Apr 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Company intends to utilise the facility to develop more high-quality solar power projects in Japan. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Canadian Solar Projects K.K. has expanded and renewed its credit facility with a syndicate of four finance leasing institutions led by Sumitomo Mitsui […] Read more
E.ON and Kyuden Mirai Energy to Co-Develop Offshore Wind Projects in Japan Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy E.ON intends to transfer its experience and technical know-how from its 1.8 gigawatts (GW) installed offshore wind capacity from Europe to Japan. E.ON and Kyuden Mirai Energy have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop offshore wind projects in Japan. The cooperation is focused on fixed bottom projects and starts with a study to jointly […] Read more
