Greenko Raises $495 Mn in Funding For 2.4 GW of Storage Projects Updated On Fri, Jun 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Greenko Energy has announced the signing of definitive agreements for a primary equity raising of $495 mn from an affiliate of GIC and ADIA. Greenko Energy Holdings, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for a primary equity raising of $495 million (mn) from an affiliate of GIC […] Read more
2018 a Record Breaking Year For Wind Turbine Manufacturers in Africa: Report Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy 2018 was a record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in Africa, boosted by strong demand and supply in South Africa. 2018 was a record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in Africa. The South African government signed long-pending PPAs in April 2018, which helped independent power producers (IPPs) to announce final investment decisions (FID), according to […] Read more
Wpd Secures Wind Pipeline of 5 Projects Worth 160 MW in South Korea Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Germany-based Wpd has secured a project pipeline of five onshore wind projects with a total capacity exceeding 160 MW in South Korea. Germany-based wind energy major Wpd has announced that it has secured a project pipeline of five onshore wind projects with a total capacity exceeding 160 MW in South Korea. The pipeline has been […] Read more
IFC and HSBC Green Bond Targeting Climate Finance in Emerging Markets Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and HSBC have announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Global Asset Management recently announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets, increasing access to […] Read more
Vestas Selected as EPC Service Provider For South African Wind Project Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has developed a full EPC solution for the 35 MW Wesley wind project located at the Eastern Cape. Leveraging its extensive project management experience and product expertise, Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has developed a full engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solution for the 35 MW Wesley wind project located at the Eastern Cape. […] Read more
Regulatory Challenges a Limiting Factor for RE in India Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy The increasing share of renewables in the total energy mix of the country may lead to an increase in regulatory challenges for coal-based projects in the long term, global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has revealed. The higher share of renewable energy in the total energy mix presents key regulatory challenges in terms of integrating new renewable […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Bags Order For 640 MW Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has finally received the firm order for the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind plant in Taiwan. Following its selection as the preferred supplier in May 2018, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received the firm order by wpd offshore to supply the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind power plant in Taiwan. […] Read more
ISA Invites Bids For Development of Solar PV Projects in Member Countries Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA), a treaty-based inter-governmental organisation which specialises in implementing programmes in the field of solar energy has invited bids for the development of solar PV projects including rooftop PV solar capacity in its member countries. The organisation issued a call for bids after receiving a proposal from state-owned power generator NTPC […] Read more
Canadian Solar Signs its Biggest Module Supply Agreement Updated On Thu, May 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has signed a 1800 MW module supply agreement with EDF Renewables North America. Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, recently announced that it has signed a multi-year module supply agreement with EDF Renewables North America to deliver 1,800 MW of high-efficiency poly solar modules for projects in the US, […] Read more