Virescent RE Trust Ties-Up INR 2,150 Cr of Debt Financing Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Virescent Renewable Energy Trust (VRET), an infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), has raised INR 1000 crore in its debut issuance across 3, 5 and 7 year tranches. This transaction marks the first-ever issuance by a renewable energy InvIT in India. The company will primarily use the proceeds to refinance existing debt at the Special Purpose Vehicle […] Read more
UK, US Firms Launch JV Targetting 20 GW RE Capacity by 2030 Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Low Carbon Limited, based in the UK, and the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), based in the US, have joined forces to build a leading global renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP). The partnership with MassMutual also aims at supporting Low Carbon’s ambition to raise third-party investment funds with the goal of directing capital into […] Read more
APERC Go Ahead For AP Discoms Purchase of 7 GW Solar Power from SECI Updated On Tue, Nov 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to a recent notification, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has granted Andhra Pradesh distribution companies (DISCOMs) approval of their proposal to procure 7000 MW solar energy in three tranches from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), permitting them to enter into tripartite power sale agreement (PSA) subject to the determination of […] Read more
CERC Favors Mahindra Renewables in Dispute With MPPMCL and DMRC Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) recently gave a judgement in favour of Mahindra Renewables Private Limited, accepting most of its pleas for compensation from M.P. Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on account of a ‘Change in Law’ event in the power purchase agreement (PPA) executed among the three […] Read more
Japanese Wind Turbine Can Harness Typhoon Energy Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy As governments and companies globally rush to install as much renewable energy capacity as possible to cut carbon emissions, areas often not suitable for solar arrays or wind farms are opening up for development with advances in technology. In Japan, a start-up called Challenergy has designed a wind turbine that works in cyclonic conditions, which typically […] Read more
Engie, Credit Agricole Agree To buy Spanish Form Eolia Renewables for €2 bn Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy French energy major Engie and insurance firm Crédit Agricole Assurances acquiring Spanish renewable energy company Eolia Renovables. By the end of the transaction, the two firms will own 97.33 % of Eolia. The deal will add 821MW of onshore wind capacity, 78MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity and a pipeline of renewable projects whose total […] Read more
October India RE Highlights From MNRE Report For Union Cabinet Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy In its monthly summary of key highlights, recently shared for the month of October, the Ministry of Renewable Energy (MNRE) has focused on renewable energy additions, international conferences and important developments in the work of Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The ministry informs that a total of 1522.35 MW of renewable energy (RE) capacity […] Read more
NTPC, Indian Oil Collaborate on Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy NTPC Ltd. and Indian Oil have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of renewable energy and mutually explore opportunities for the supply of low carbon/RE RTC captive power. This is a first-of-its-kind novel initiative by two leading national energy majors of India, to support the country’s commitment to achieve renewable […] Read more
South India’s Largest Renewable Energy Expo, RenewX Returns With 5th Edition Updated On Mon, Nov 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy Informa Markets in India, has announced the 5th edition of RenewX, a two-day Renewable Energy trade expo slated on November 19 and 20, 2021 at the Hitex, Hyderabad. RenewX 2021 will provide an Industry platform to the renewable energy buyers and sellers enabling them to connect and collaborate for generating business opportunities. The expo aims to […] Read more
