Global Investor BlueOrchard to Invest in Indian Renewable Energy Firm U-Solar Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy An infrastructure fund managed by Zurich-based BlueOrchard Finance Ltd is investing in Indian renewable energy platform U-Solar to support the growth of its commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar portfolio. BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. U-Solar, headquartered in Bengaluru, is present in the entire solar PV […] Read more
Ocior Energy in MoU with Gujarat to Invest Rs 40,000 Cr in Green Hydrogen, Ammonia Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Government of Gujarat today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) headquartered Ocior Energy Pvt Ltd for Rs. 40,000 crores proposed investment in the state in the renewable energy capacities. As per the government statement, Ocior Energy will be developing green hydrogen-green ammonia projects among other renewable energy plans. […] Read more
Philippines-Based Altenergy is Awarded Three Offshore Wind Projects by DOE Updated On Mon, Feb 27th, 2023 by Saurenergy Alternergy Holdings Corporation, which develops renewable energy projects across the Philippines, has won three service offshore wind project contracts. These projects are over Tablas Strait which separates Mindoro and Antique. Alternergy revealed that it was awarded the contract by the Department of Energy (DOE) to Pililla AVPC Corp (PACO), which is the wind energy unit […] Read more
IREDA Plans Office in Gujarat’s GIFT City for Foreign Currency Funding of Renewables Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) is planning to establish an office in Gujarat’s GIFT City to finance renewable energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost. Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director […] Read more
Michigan-Headquartered ONE Introduces ‘Aries Grid’ Renewable Energy Storage Updated On Fri, Feb 24th, 2023 by Saurenergy Michigan-headquartered Our Next Energy (ONE) has launched Aries Grid, a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) utility-scale battery system that can serve as long-duration energy storage. ONE said that Aries Grid will be manufactured in America and it represents a milestone achievement in efforts to scale-up investments in renewable energy infrastructure and grid reliability. “Energy storage is […] Read more
Indo-French Workshop for Transition to EVs & Strengthening Bilateral Ties on Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Indo-French Workshop on Clean and Sustainable Energy Technologies (INFINITE) has been launched at New Delhi’s CSIR National Physical Laboratory. The Secretary of Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, inaugurated the workshop being held from February 21 to 24, 2023. On the platform, India spoke about greater cooperation with France in the areas […] Read more
American DISCOM AEP to Sell Over 1.3 GW of Renewable Portfolio Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Just as America is expanding the renewable power to spearhead the global drive to combat climate change, Columbus based American Electric Power (AEP) has entered into an agreement to sell its 1,365-megawatt (MW) unregulated, contracted renewables portfolio to IRG Acquisition Holdings at an enterprise value of $1.5 billion including project debt. IRG Acquisition Holdings is […] Read more
French Firm Akuo Energy Looks to Set up Agrisolar Portfolio in Greece Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy French renewable energy firm Akuo Energy has established its first solar park in Greece. Back in October 2021, the firm had set up the 1 MW Chalki island project. The newly launched project includes four PV comprising 1 MW each. The yearly output of the project will help meet the needs of 350 households, the […] Read more
Sri Lanka Investment Board Greenlights $442-mn Adani Green Wind Power Plants Updated On Thu, Feb 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has given its nod to two wind power plants by AGEL (Adani Green Energy Ltd). These entail a cumulative investment of $442 million. As per the statement, the wind power plants that boast of 350 MW of capacity are scheduled for commissioning in two years. They will be […] Read more