The Top 5: Game-Changing Renewable Energy Projects In The Middle East Updated On Mon, Jan 30th, 2023 by Saurenergy The energy transition towards renewables has recently seen an increase in Middle Eastern countries, especially in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Morocco etc. Once dependent on its plentiful reserves of oil and gas for wealth, the region is finally embracing the zero-carbon emission goals. As per IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO), the region could obtain […] Read more
IRA to Swell US Renewables Investment to $114 Billion: Wood Mackenzie Updated On Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by Wood Mackenzie says that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a Biden law that accelerates renewables and decarbonisation in the US, will significantly boost annual investment into renewable energy deployment in the region. It said that a rise from $64 billion in 2022 to nearly $114 billion is expected by 2031. The […] Read more
Masdar, Azerbaijan’s SOCAR Sign Deal to Develop 4 GW Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Expanding its already established-role in Central Asia, UAE flagship company developing renewable energy, Masdar has announced new deal with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) to develop onshore wind and solar projects. Masdar will also develop integrated offshore wind and green hydrogen projects. The total combined capacity of projects has been […] Read more
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Acquires 1400 MW Queensland RE Hub Updated On Tue, Dec 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), an investment firm that specialises in infrastructure investments, has confirmed that it has acquired the large-scale renewable energy hub called ‘Bowen Renewable Energy Hub’ in Australia’s Queensland. According to the company, the RE hub will also host a pumped hydro plant having a duration of 16-hours. CIP has contracted with Australian […] Read more
Bp Takes Control Of AREH – Australia’s Largest Renewables Project Updated On Fri, Dec 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global energy conglomerate bp has now officially taken over the operations at the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) – which is the largest renewable energy project in Australia – after it has acquired a 40.5 per cent equity stake in AREH. Situated in the Pilbara, Western Australia, bp held that the RE hub has potential […] Read more
Renewable Power Capital, Eelpower Form JV for 1 GW Storage In UK Updated On Mon, Nov 28th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable Power Capital (RPC), a pan-European renewable energy investment platform backed by CPP Investments, has announced that it has entered into the battery storage market in Great Britain, in partnership with Eelpower, the UK specialist battery storage company. The official statement by RPC held that the new joint venture will acquire, build and operate utility-scale […] Read more
EIB, AllianzGI Announce $100 Mn for Renewable Projects at COP27 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Emerging Market Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) has announced a $25 million investment into Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund providing early-stage equity financing to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This commitment is in parallel to EIB Global, the dedicated arm for […] Read more
Corporate Renewable Procurement of 7 GW Sets New Record in Asia Pacific Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study authored by Kyeongho (Ken) Lee, Principal Analyst, Asia Pacific Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie reveals that Corporations in Asia Pacific are set to contract a record 7 GW of renewable capacity in 2022. This is an 80% increase on 2021 as markets emerge from pandemic-related disruptions. Demand is largely driven by ambitious […] Read more
Norwegian Energy Associations Norwea, Energi Norge Merge Updated On Thu, Oct 27th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norwegian energy associations Norwea and Energi Norge have combined to create a new entity called Fornybar Norge. The new firm will be a large interest organisation committed to renewable energy in Norway. The said organisation will begin operations from January 1 next year. The merger received approval unanimously after both the companies organised their yearly […] Read more
