BlackRock Achieves $1 bn Record 1st Close for its Global Renewables Fund Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy BlackRock has achieved a USD 1 billion first close for its GRP III renewables fund with commitments from 35 investors in North America, Europe and Asia. BlackRock Real Assets has announced that it has achieved a USD 1 billion first close for its Global Renewables Power III fund (GRP III) with commitments from over 35 […] Read more
EDF Renewables and Shell Sign PPA for 132 MW Solar Power Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables and Shell Energy have signed a 15-year PPA related to a 132 MW tranche of the Palen Solar site known as Maverick 7 Solar Project. EDF Renewables North America and Shell Energy North America have announced the signing of a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) related to a 132 megawatt (MWac) tranche of […] Read more
Nokia to Transform Finland’s Smart Grid to Realise Renewables Potential Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Nokia has been selected to build an IP/MPLS network to support the digital transformation of Finland’s national electrical grid. Nokia has announced that it has been selected by Fingrid, Finland‘s national transmission system operator, to build an IP/MPLS network to support the digital transformation of its national electrical grid. Fingrid will use the network to […] Read more
SECI Issues Amendments for 1.2 GW Renewables Tender Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy SECI has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1.2 GW tender for setting up of ISTS-connected renewable projects The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced in its latest notification that it has made few changes and extended the bid submission deadline for its 1200 MW (1.2 GW) tender […] Read more
Renewables to Surpass Coal in US by 2021, Says IEEFA Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an historic crossover, the yearly power generation from renewable energy is likely to surpass power generation from coal-based power plants for the first time in the United States (US) in 2021, said IEEFA report. According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report, recent trends for coal has been rapidly declining, […] Read more
IEA Secures $50 mn Wind Construction Order From RWE Renewables Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy IEA has announced that it has secured an approximately USD 50 million wind energy project award in Oklahoma from RWE Renewables. Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy and heavy civil expertise, has announced an approximately USD 50 million wind energy project award in Oklahoma from RWE Renewables. The award is […] Read more
€6.9 bn EIB Backing for Renewables, Sustainable Transport and Innovation Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB has agreed to support EUR 6.9 billion of new financing to improve renewable energy, sustainable transport, social housing, communication, etc. The Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to support EUR 6.9 billion of new financing. This includes backing new investments across Europe and around the world to improve renewable energy, sustainable […] Read more
AIIB Sets Aside $75 mn Loan for Renewables Financing in India Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy AIIB has ramped up its investments in India with a USD 75 million loan to boost private capital investment in renewable energy, power transmission, etc. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has ramped up its investments in India with total in-country financing now standing at USD 2.9 billion. Two of its most recent projects—approved by […] Read more
Renewables to Deliver Europe’s 2030 Climate Energy Goals Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy If member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030 If European member states deliver their individual National Energy and Climate Plans, renewables will account for around 53 percent of Europe’s power supply in 2030, and the continent is on track […] Read more