EBRD Raises Stake in Infinity- Egypt’s Largest RE Provider Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is increasing its equity stake in Infinity, Egypt’s largest renewable energy developer, through an additional $ 41.5 million commitment. The EBRD is already a shareholder in the company, having invested US$ 60 million in 2020. EBRD said that $41.5 million will support Infinity’s plans […] Read more
AfDB Invests $20 Million in Fund for RE Expansion in Sub-Sahara Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy African Development Bank (AFDB) has held in a key announcement that the Board of Directors of the AfDB Group has approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III. It is a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilising about $400 million into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across […] Read more
EIB, AllianzGI Announce $100 Mn for Renewable Projects at COP27 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Emerging Market Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) has announced a $25 million investment into Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund providing early-stage equity financing to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This commitment is in parallel to EIB Global, the dedicated arm for […] Read more
Indonesia Inks JETP Deal for $20 Billion Investment in Renewables at G-20 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy At the mega meet of the G-20 countries in Bali, host Indonesia has inked deals with major countries and international institutions to attract some $20 billion to help the Southeast Asian country increase the use of renewable energy and reduce reliance on coal. The agreement is called ‘Just Energy Transition Partnership,’ or JETP that will […] Read more
EY Index Says Volatile Conditions Accelerate Global Renewables Market Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy EY has released its latest index ‘Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI 60)’ that shows that governments around the world are accelerating their renewables programs to help reduce their reliance on imported energy, in the face of continuing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. RECAI 60 ranks the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of […] Read more
RUMSL Floats Consultancy Tender for Morena Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) has floated a consultancy tender for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to develop the Morena wind-solar hybrid project with energy storage in Madhya Pradesh. RUMSL is a partnership between Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to build solar parks throughout the state. […] Read more
A South American Success Story In Renewables – Chile Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy South American nation Chile has emerged as a surprise success story when it comes to adding renewables. The country has nearly 22 per cent of its electricity demand met by solar and wind farms. The country is an over-achiever, making impressive progress since 2008, the year Chilean Law set the Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Target to […] Read more
New Commitments for ETAF at COP 27; Developing Countries to Benefit Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development to bolster renewables, three new partners have officially joined the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform (ETAF), IRENA’s global climate finance platform aimed at mobilising capital to scale up renewable project funding in developing countries by 2030. Cooperation agreements with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Masdar and Swiss Re were signed […] Read more
NIWE Floats RFS for 4 GW of Offshore Wind Projects Off Tamil Nadu Coast Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has invited the request for the selection of a 4000 MW / 4 GW of offshore wind power project off the coast of Tamil Nadu through International Competitive Bidding. With this, the long awaited offshore wind segment finally moves ahead in India, although the target of 5 GW […] Read more
