CAG Calls out West Bengal for Failing to Create Green Energy Fund Updated On Thu, Jul 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy West Bengal failed to create a Green Energy Fund under the renewable energy policy of the government, CAG said in its audit report. West Bengal failed to create a Green Energy Fund (GEF) under the renewable energy policy of the government, the CAG has said in its audit report. The responsibility for creation and management of the energy fund was thrust upon the state’s nodal agency, […] Read more
Distributed Renewables Could Create 400,000 Jobs in India Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy A jobs census has estimated that by 2023, distributed renewables will create 400,000 jobs in India, including 190,000 formal jobs, and 210,000 informal jobs The first annual jobs census measuring employment from decentralised renewables for rural electrification in Africa and Asia has estimated that by 2023 the sector will create 400,000 jobs in India – including 190,000 direct, […] Read more
AIIB Grants $100 mn to L&T Finance arm for Green Energy Funding Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy AIIB will provide $100 million in loans to L&T Infrastructure Finance Company for on-lending to green energy infrastructure projects in the country. Beijing-headquartered multi-lateral developmental lender Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently announced that it will provide $100 million in loans to L&T Infrastructure Finance Company for on-lending to green energy (wind and solar power) infrastructure […] Read more
Indian Renewable Sector Received $4.8 bn FDI in Last 5 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in FDI over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh has informed The renewable energy sector in India has received $4826.65 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last five financial years, Power Minister R K Singh informed the Parliament on […] Read more
GE Renewable Energy Selected for 220 MW Wind Farm in Poland Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has been selected to power the 220 MW Potegowo Wind Project in Poland. GE Renewable Energy has announced that it will provide 81 onshore wind turbines to power the 220 MW Potegowo Wind Project in Slupsk County, Northern Poland. This is the first project between GE Renewable Energy and Potegowo Mashav. With […] Read more
IL&FS Energy arm Puts Stake in 2 Wind Energy Assets on Sale Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy IL&FS Energy Development Company, a subsidiary of the crisis-hit IL&FS, has invited EoI to sell its stake in two wind energy assets Going ahead with its monetisation process, IL&FS Energy Development Company, a subsidiary of the crisis-hit IL&FS, has invited expressions of interest (EoI) to sell its stake in Sipla Wind Energy Ltd and Mahidad Wind Energy Private Ltd. […] Read more
Maersk Parent Company Forays into Renewable Energy Sector Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy In its first move away from shipping and Oil industry, Maersk parent company A.P. Moller will acquire Danish wind turbine supplier KK Group A.P. Moller Holding, that controls Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, has unveiled its first step into the renewable energy industry with the planned acquisition of Danish wind turbine supplier KK Group. The acquisition […] Read more
Is AP’s New Government Hurting Solar and Wind Investments Across India? Updated On Thu, Jul 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy After his resounding victory in the assembly polls, this is one promise industry wishes new CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy wouldn’t keep. But to the alarm of many, the Chief Minister seems to be serious about his threat to relook all the previous tenders, including solar and wind energy tenders, signed by the previous government, especially […] Read more
Longroad Energy Secures Financing for its 243 MW Wind Farm in Texas Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Longroad Energy has announced that it has secured the financing, and started of construction of its El Campo wind farm in Knox County, Texas. Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator has announced it has secured the financing, and started of construction of its El Campo wind farm in Knox County, Texas. […] Read more
