Lightsource bp & Contact Energy to Develop 150 MW Solar PV Project in New Zealand Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, which delves into the development and management of solar energy projects, will develop one of New Zealand’s largest solar development project at Christchurch Airport. Lightsource bp and New Zealand based Contact Energy, will together develop the 150 MW solar project. The deal marks the firm’s first project in New Zealand. The Kowhai Park […] Read more
EU Approves €2.08 Billion for Offshore Wind Energy Project in France Updated On Tue, Feb 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The European Commission has approved a EUR 2.08 billion French measure to support offshore wind energy production in France. The decision has been taken under EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to achieving France’s energy and environmental targets, as well as the objectives relating to the EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy and the […] Read more
Renewable Energy M&A Deals at $30.7bn in Q3 2022; India Leads with 72% Onshore Wind Deals Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy-related mergers and acquisition (M&A) deal value in Asia Pacific saw an increase by 11% year-on-year in 2022, thereby rising to $19 billion. Increase in onshore wind is a major contributor to this factor. As per Enerdatics, a research company, India and Australia were at the forefront of the M&A activity. This is primarily […] Read more
D-REC Seeks To Build a Viable Market Mechanism For Distributed Renewable Energy, Rural Electrification Updated On Fri, Feb 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy D-REC, a Switzerland based not-for-profit initiative to deliver internationally recognised guarantees of origin for distributed renewable energy, has announced its results for 2022, with over 300,000 MWh secured in annual and multi-year deals across a diverse range of global corporations. The D-REC can be incorporated as a complementary tool in a corporate renewable energy purchasing […] Read more
Morocco Eyes 1.6 GW Renewables with $1.95 Billion Investment in Disputed Western Sahara Area Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Morocco is emerging as the top performer when it comes to the adoption of renewables and minimizing the use of fossil fuels to generate power. In a new development, Morocco has launched a new project for renewable energy development in Western Sahara region with a massive investment of 20 billion dirhams ($1.95 billion). The announcement was made […] Read more
European Investment Bank Greenlights India’s Large Scale Hydrogen Projects with 1Bn Euro Updated On Thu, Feb 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy In a major announcement that will give India’s Hydrogen projects a push, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has given its nod on joining the India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and provide impetus to green hydrogen hubs on large scale for projects located in India. Following Indian government and EIB approvals, the funding is pegged at close […] Read more
India Energy Week: Important Announcements, Intriguing Innovations Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy On the platform of the ongoing Indian Energy Week, held at Karnataka, several key announcements have been made and intriguing innovations have been unveiled. Here is a recap of them- “Karnataka has highest number of EV; is highest RE manufacturer” Karnataka Chief Minister Bommai has said that Karnataka has 15,000 MW worth of in-stand renewable […] Read more
Solar Energy Prices Soar 60% In Europe As Wind Availability Dropped in Q4 Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report from LevelTen Energy has revealed that high development costs and an unstable regulatory environment has caused an 11,4% jump in European solar PPA prices in the fourth quarter of 2022. The report also mentions that solar PPA prices reached €76.84 per MWh, representing a 60% year-over-year increase. LevelTen Energy is a renewable […] Read more
Navigating India’s Energy Transformation Through JETP Approach Updated On Wed, Feb 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was first announced at the CoP26 and has since emerged as a key mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries to support an energy transition in developing countries. JETPs provide a means for partner countries to work with climate finance donors and private sector investors on a clean, just energy […] Read more
