ACEN Inks RECAU Agreement with Laguna Lake Development Authority in Philippines Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Makati-based ACEN, through its subsidiary companies, entered into a significant Renewable Energy Contract Area Utilization (RECAU) agreement with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) in the Philippines. The purpose of this agreement is to secure the lease of 800 hectares of Renewable Energy Areas (REAs) located in Laguna. This pivotal arrangement signifies ACEN’s commitment to […] Read more
Norfund Pumps Repeat Investment into Fourth Partner Energy for ₹350 Cr Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries – Norfund today announced a fresh investment of ₹350 Cr into renewable energy solutions platform, Fourth Partner Energy (4PEL). This is the second round of equity infusion by Norfund into 4PEL, following its $100 Mn investment in June 2021. Speaking about this development, Anders Blom, Vice President at Norfund […] Read more
First Solar Continues US Footprint with Announcement of New Factory in Louisiana Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar solutions provider First Solar will be setting up is fifth thin-film solar module factory in the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish, Louisiana in the USA. The unit will see an investment worth $1.1bn and aid America with capacity expansion for the production of photovoltaic solar modules domestically. The said investment will chalk out […] Read more
Masen Initiates Prequalification Tender for Third Phase of Solar Power Project in Atlas Mountains Updated On Fri, Aug 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Morocco’s renewable energy agency, Masen, has kickstarted a prequalification tender for the third phase of a solar power venture. The project is situated in the Atlas mountains. Developers are required to submit prequalification documents by October 20th, with the objective of financing, constructing, and operating the 400 megawatt (MW) Noor Midelt III project utilizing photovoltaic […] Read more
Principal Analyst – Oil and Liquid Renewable Fuel Demand Updated On Thu, Aug 10th, 2023 by Saurenergy We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Analyst to join our Refined Products and Transport Fuels team. The main focus of the role will be to analyse both long term and short term trends in oil and renewable transport fuel demand across Asia. You are passionate about the future of transport fuel demand and how it will […] Read more
Tata Power Reports 29% Growth In PAT In Q1 YoY Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power today announced its financial results for Q1 of FY24. The Indian power company reported a 29 percent growth in its consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT). Its net profit stood at Rs 884 crore during Q1 of FY 23, which notched up to Rs 1,141 crore during the Q1 of FY24, registering a 29 […] Read more
Tata Power Signs MoU With Maharashtra For 2800 MW of PSP Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to develop Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSP) with a combined capacity of 2800 MW. The power firm said these projects will likely see an investment of around Rs 1300 crore. The company shared the information in its latest filing before the Bombay Stock Exchange […] Read more
Rockefeller Foundation Refutes Washington Post Story On India’s ‘Dysfunctional’ Mini-Grids Updated On Tue, Aug 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy Last week, July 31st to be exact, a story in the Washington Post on India’s rural solar mini-grids grabbed a lot of attention. Authored by Karishma Mehrotra, the paper’s South Asia correspondent, the story headlined “India joins rush to renewables, but its rural solar systems fall off grid” was a clear indictment of India’s solar […] Read more
OMC Power Commissions 1 MW Rooftop Solar Installation at KGMU Lucknow Updated On Thu, Aug 3rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm OMC Power has commissioned a 1 MW rooftop solar installation at the prestigious KGMU (King George’s Medical University) Lucknow. The firm informs that by harnessing solar energy, KGMU is projected to save over 1300 tonnes of CO2 in a calendar year. The MoU between KGMU and OMC Power was signed in February, […] Read more