Ameren Missouri Acquires its First Wind Energy Center in Northeast Missouri Updated On Sat, Dec 26th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), has closed on the acquisition of the company’s first wind energy center, a 400-megawatt (MW) project in northeast Missouri. The purchase of the High Prairie Renewable Energy Center in Adair and Schuyler counties is the first of two planned investments in Missouri-based wind generation, which will add 700 MW of clean […] Read more
PG&E to Expand its Battery Storage Portfolio, Further Integrate Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has requested California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approval of six additional battery energy storage projects totaling 387 megawatts (MW) of capacity, intended to further integrate clean energy from renewable generation sources while helping to ensure the future reliability of the electric system. The six project agreements complete PG&E’s procurement […] Read more
PLN has ‘Green Ambition’ but is Short on Renewable Energy Credibility: IEEFA Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEEFA finds that PLN must be prepared for a much higher level of scrutiny when the company launches its debut green and/or sustainable bonds. Indonesian state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is preparing to issue a “green and/or sustainable financing” instrument as early as January 2021 following the publication of its Statement of Intent […] Read more
700 MW Allocated to Small Scale PV Developers in Poland’s Latest Renewables Auction Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy In Poland‘s latest renewables auction of the year, the solar grabs 700 MW for small-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants. The country’s Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) reported a minimum price of PLN 228.7/MWh (USD 61.2), while it was PLN 269.0 in the auction held last year. ERO announced the results on 18th December 2020, declaring that or […] Read more
Solar Farms Generating 50% of Iran’s Renewable Power Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has released data indicating that the share of solar power plants in Iran has reached 49 percent. Based on the data, the total capacity of Iran’s renewable power plants is 844.59 megawatts (MG) at the end of November 2020. The solar surge should be no surprise considering […] Read more
CDPQ to Invest USD 1 Billion in Invenergy Renewables Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy CDPQ has committed USD 1 billion to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest developers, owners and operators of RE projects in North America Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, has announced a USD 1 billion commitment to Invenergy Renewables, one of the largest private developers, owners and operators of wind and solar […] Read more
NTPC Planning for Renewable InvIT in JV With NIIF Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC is mulling over creating a JV with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable InvIT. State-owned power giant NTPC Ltd has proposed that it is mulling over creating a joint venture company with the central governments’ strategic investment fund NIIF to set up a renewable infrastructure investment trust (InvIT). As […] Read more
Apex Clean Energy Closes $200 Million Refinancing Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Apex Clean Energy today announced that it has secured a $200 million senior secured loan from a family office investor group led by ZOMA Capital and PLEXUS Solutions. Colorado-based ZOMA Capital invests in a range of market-based sustainable solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, and PLEXUS Solutions provides merchant banking services to sectors focused on […] Read more
Xcel Energy Brings Up 522-MW Wind Plant in New Mexico Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The U.S. based Xcel Energy Inc. has built the 522-MW Sagamore Wind Plant, switching on its 240 turbines in the state of New Mexico. As the company says, more than USD 900 million has been invested in the wind plant which will be operational before the end of December 2020. Enlighting on the project, David […] Read more
