Vattenfall Issues its First Green Bond Worth EUR 500 Mn Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy In line with the company’s investments in fossil-free energy and climate-smart solutions, Vattenfall has for the first time issued a green bond. In line with the company’s investments in fossil-free energy and climate-smart solutions, Vattenfall has for the first time issued a green bond. The size of the bond issue is EUR 500 million, with […] Read more
Target Commits to Sourcing 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030 Updated On Sat, Jun 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the US plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. Target Corporation, the eighth-largest retailer in the United States has announced its plans to source 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. The goal will apply to […] Read more
Norway Passes Law, Sovereign Fund To Become More Greener Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has obtained a go-ahead to divest as much as $13bn of investments from fossils fuels after its parliament voted to pass the law The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund which handles over $ 1trillion worth of Norway’s investments has been given a green light for the largest fossil fuel divestment […] Read more
OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
WB Grant For China RE and Battery Storage Promotion Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase RE adoption and transition The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase the integration and utilisation of […] Read more
BSE India INX Launches Dedicated Green Bonds Trading Platform Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy BSE-owned India International Exchange on June 12, 2019 said it has launched an exclusive platform for trading in green bonds. The platform — GSM (Global Securities Market) Green — has gone live on Wednesday, India International Exchange (India INX) said in a statement. “On Wednesday, BSE’s international arm, India International Exchange, unveiled its exclusive green […] Read more
Surprise! SECI’s ISTS Tender for 1200 MW Gets Bids at Rs 2.54/unit Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tender for the ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System) tranche IV solar projects, that came out in February 2019, has concluded with surprisingly low rates for SECI. The projects are spread across India and come with the added assurance of SECI ensuring grid connectivity. The tariff ceiling for this tender was set at Rs 2.65/KwH. As […] Read more
Mahindra Launches Asset Care Company ‘TEQO’ for RE Industry Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy This newly formed company will provide optimization solutions for renewable energy customers both in India and abroad. The word TEQO is derived from Technology, Quality and Operations. With an aim to accomplish its aspiration to deliver a comprehensive, technology-enabled, asset management solution, Mahindra Partners has launched a technology driven asset care company TEQO. This newly […] Read more
Vestas Secures its Largest Order in Ukraine For 164 MW Wind Project Updated On Wed, Jun 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based wind energy major, Vestas has secured its largest order to date in Ukraine. Long-term customer Vindkraft has placed the order with Vestas for the 164 MW wind project Myrnenska, located in the Kherson region in southern Ukraine. The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 39 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year […] Read more