EQT and Temasek set up Renewable Energy JV ‘O2 Power’ in India Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EQT Infrastructure IV fund and Temasek have announced the establishment of O2 Power, a renewable energy platform in India. The EQT Infrastructure IV fund and Singapore’s Temasek have announced the establishment of O2 Power, a renewable energy platform in India. O2 Power will target over four gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity across solar and […] Read more
Wind Energy Crucial for Europe’s ‘Carbon Neutral by 2050’ Target Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EU recently announced measures towards being carbon neutral by 2050, and Wind is expected to play a crucial role in achieving that target The European Union (EU), whose 28 members collectively account for the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US, further strengthened its long-term commitment by announcing the Sustainable […] Read more
CIT Secures $200 Mn for Clearway Solar Energy’s 76 MW Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy New York Headquartered bank holding company CIT Group’s Power and Energy arm arranged about USD 200 million financing for a 76 MW portfolio of community solar projects. The company said that it has arranged the financing on behalf of Clearway Energy Group, one of the leading developers and operators of clean energy generation facilities in the United […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
Green Energy Surged in Britain Over Last 3 Years: Report Updated On Sat, Jan 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Green energy has surged in Britain over the last three years, according to survey data which also highlighted accelerating investment in wind power. Green energy has surged in Britain over the last three years, according to survey data published which also highlighted accelerating investment in wind power. Turnover in Britain’s low carbon and renewable energy sector expanded […] Read more
India Will Need 125,000 sq.km. Land to Achieve Renewable Targets Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new research article shows that the total land footprint needed to meet the renewable energy targets of India is large is 125,000 sq.km. A new research article, “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India: A Vision to Facilitate Sustainable Development”, published in the scientific journal, Sustainability, shows that the total land footprint needed to […] Read more
Renewable Investments up 1% YoY in 2019, India Records 14% Less Updated On Fri, Jan 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Investments in renewable energy capacity worldwide was USD 282.2 billion last year, up 1% from 2018, India saw an investment of USD 9.3 billion, down 14% Investments in renewable energy capacity worldwide was USD 282.2 billion last year, up 1 percent from 2018’s USD 280.2 billion, with the world’s biggest market (China) slipping back, but […] Read more
Need Transmission Infrastructure to Support Clean Energy Goals: Report Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted that without strategic expansion of transmission infrastructure, the ability to meet clean energy goals may be in jeopardy. A new report by WIRES, the international trade association that promotes investment in all aspects of the high voltage grid, highlights the concerns that without strategic and timely expansion of transmission infrastructure, the […] Read more
Financial Services Firm Visa Reaches 100% Renewable Electricity Goal Updated On Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy Visa has announced that it has met its goal to use 100% renewable electricity by 2020, furthering its commitment to lead sustainably across its operations American financial services corporation, Visa has announced that it has met its goal to use 100 percent renewable electricity by 2020, furthering the company’s commitment to lead responsibly and sustainably […] Read more
