Total Enters Spanish Solar Market With a 2 GW Pipeline of Projects Updated On Wed, Feb 12th, 2020 by Saurenergy Total has established its presence on the Spanish solar market through two agreements to develop nearly 2 GW of solar projects. Total, through its wholly-owned affiliate Total Solar International, establishes its presence on the Spanish solar market through two agreements with Powertis and Solarbay Renewable Energy and to develop nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar […] Read more
Canadian Solar Gets $55 Mn Financing for its Lavras Solar Project in Brazil Updated On Tue, Feb 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has secured 225.2 million Brazilian reais (USD 55 million) project financing from BNB for its Lavras solar power projects in Brazil Canadian Solar has announced that it has secured 225.2 million Brazilian reais (USD 55 million) non-recourse project financing from Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB) for its Lavras solar power projects in […] Read more
West Bengal to set up Solar Projects on Depot Roofs to Charge EVs Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy The West Bengal Transport Corporation is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs) The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is set to generate power through solar panels on depot roofs to recharge its electric vehicles (EVs). The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) has conducted a study and found significant savings in annual electricity bills. In a […] Read more
Global Onshore Wind Industry to Reach Maturity in 2020s: Report Updated On Fri, Feb 7th, 2020 by Saurenergy Solar power has emerged as the biggest threat to onshore wind’s dominance and the tools available to the wind sector to combat this challenge are diminishing. Solar power has emerged as the biggest threat to onshore wind‘s dominance in the decarbonisation battle. However, the tools available to the wind sector to combat this challenge are […] Read more
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
