EBRD Grants $37 Mn Loan for Expansion of Wind Project in Turkey Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD has approved a loan worth USD 37 million for financing the expansion of the Kiyikoy wind project in the northwest of Turkey. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan worth USD 37 million giving a boost to renewable energy production in Turkey by financing the expansion of the Kiyikoy […] Read more
Maldives Invites Applications for 21 MW World Bank Backed Solar Projects Updated On Thu, Feb 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Maldives has announced its largest renewables project so far, inviting bidders to submit applications to install 21 MW solar systems on its 6 major islands. The Island nation of Maldives has announced its largest renewable energy project so far, calling interested parties to submit applications for the pre-qualification to install 21 MW grid-tied solar PV […] Read more
Siemens to Acquire Iberdrola’s Stake in Siemens Gamesa RE for EUR 1.1 Bn Updated On Wed, Feb 5th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens AG will acquire all the shares of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) held by Iberdrola after the supervisory board approved the purchase Siemens AG will acquire all the shares of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) held by Spanish utility Iberdrola S.A. At its regular meeting, the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG has approved the […] Read more
US DOE Announces $297 Mn for Sustainable Transportation Research Updated On Tue, Feb 4th, 2020 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced an investment of USD 297 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation technologies. The US Department of Energy (DOE), has announced the investment of USD 297 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation resources and technologies. The investment, split up between three, separate funding […] Read more
Here’s how Indian Solar Industry Evaluates the Budget 2020 Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The stakeholders from the solar industry has broadly welcomed the Narendra Modi led NDA government’s Union Budget 2020, as this time the power and renewable energy sector managed to get more attention in the budget. This time Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget got more relevance as it came at a time when the country’s economy […] Read more
Battery Power Sharing, Swap Stations Could Make EVs Affordable Updated On Mon, Feb 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Researchers are working on a technology for sharing of battery power with other EVs and selling excess energy to the grid to make EVs more economical Researchers are working on two solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), including a technology that would allow sharing of stored battery power with another EV and even sell excess energy to make a fast […] Read more
Greenko, ReNew Power win SECI’s 1.2 GW Hybrid Plus Storage Tender Updated On Sat, Feb 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy Greenko Group and ReNew Power have won with their bids in SECI’s 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid projects with energy storage tender and peak power supply. The Greenko Group and ReNew Power have won with their bids in the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) 1.2 GW wind-solar hybrid power projects with energy storage tender and […] Read more
India Sets Sight for 450 GW RE Capacity by 2030: President Kovind Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy India has embarked on an ambitious target of having 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 to capitalise on its clean resources, President Ram Nath Kovind said India has embarked on an ambitious target of having 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and also provide 17 lakh solar pumps to farmers under Pradhan Mantri-Kusum […] Read more
Budget 2020: Solar Industry Seeks Policy Reforms for Ease of Doing Biz Updated On Fri, Jan 31st, 2020 by Saurenergy With the release of the Economic Survey 2020 today, by the Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, which is the reflection of the Modi 2.0 government’s annual report card, all eyes are on the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2020 presentation on February 01, 2020. In Budget this year, Finance Minister Sitharaman is likely to […] Read more