Prosus & South Pole Sign Deal with Innovative New Climate Finance Instrument Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global technology investor Prosus and South Pole (top provider of climate solutions) have joined forces to use the new D-REC market tool to deliver distributed renewable energy projects in response to growing calls for greater corporate climate action at COP27. High social impact projects in South Africa and India will be their main priorities. Prosus […] Read more
Corporate Renewable Procurement of 7 GW Sets New Record in Asia Pacific Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy A study authored by Kyeongho (Ken) Lee, Principal Analyst, Asia Pacific Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie reveals that Corporations in Asia Pacific are set to contract a record 7 GW of renewable capacity in 2022. This is an 80% increase on 2021 as markets emerge from pandemic-related disruptions. Demand is largely driven by ambitious […] Read more
Bank Of America, Crossboundary Partner for RE Expansion Across Africa Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Renewable energy players, governments and financial institutions are leaving no stone unturned to expand the deployment of RE through pacts and agreements on the sidelines of COP-27. African renewable energy conglomerate CrossBoundary Energy has announced in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt at the COP27 about their intention to explore financing solutions with Bank of America to rapidly […] Read more
Three Firms That Have Surprised Us With Their Plunge Into EV Charging Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy The EV charging business–fueling a car with electric power rather than petroleum-based gas or diesel – has always been a loss for oil companies who are being dragged into the electric future. It may not be that way anymore. With an increase of EVs on roads, many old industrial mammoths, especially major oil firms, are […] Read more
Spain’s Fotowatio Renewable Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in 600 MW Greek BESS Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sustainable energy solutions developer, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), as part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in a 600 MW battery electricity storage systems (BESS) project from Wootis SA in Greece. The battery storage is divided into several facilities spread across Greece. Madrid-headquartered FRV said in its official […] Read more
EU, Kazakhstan Sign Agreement on Critical Raw Materials, Batteries & Renewable Hydrogen Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy On the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Alikhan Smailov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, have signed an MoU to develop renewable hydrogen and battery value chains. The objective is to boost the green and digital transformation of both sides’ economies. The agreement is also aimed at ensuring development […] Read more
Offers For 3500 MW Pour In For PTC India Call For 1000 MW RE From Developers Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy PTC India, the listed power trading firm, has announced that it has received a strong response to its call for expressions of interest from relevant players to supply 1000 MW of renewable energy for onward sales through market linked products. The 500 MW plus 500 MW greenshoe option was part pf Phase 1 of PTC […] Read more
KKR to Invest $400 Million in Sterlite Backed Serentica Renewables Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a leading global investment firm, and Gurugram-based Serentica Renewables, a decarbonization platform that seeks to enable the energy transition by providing complex clean energy solutions for energy-intensive, hard-to-abate industries, have announced the signing of definitive agreements. Under the agreements, KKR will invest $400 million in the company. Standard Chartered Bank acted […] Read more
Iberdrola, AXA IM Alts Partner for 1-GW Normandy Wind Auction Updated On Tue, Nov 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational electric utility company Iberdrola is trying to make the most out of the French renewable expansion. In a fresh bid, Iberdrola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global investment specialist AXA IM Alts for possible collaboration for upcoming projects in the offshore wind energy sector in France. Iberdrola is a participant […] Read more