ADB Meets Commitment to Double Annual Climate Financing to $6 bn Updated On Tue, Dec 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has achieved a key commitment to double its annual climate financing from USD 3 billion in 2014, hitting a record high of USD 6 billion in 2019 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it has achieved a key commitment to double its annual climate financing from USD 3 billion in 2014, hitting […] Read more
Railways to Save Rs 121.5 Cr Yearly via Addl Power in 2 States from BRBCL Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy In a bid to economize electricity bill and reduce operating costs, Indian Railways has started the flow of additional power from Bhartiya Rail Bijli Company Ltd (BRBCL) in the states of Bihar and Rajasthan. The Railway ministry said in a statement that, it had commenced the flow of additional 50 MW power, total 100 MW, […] Read more
Renewable Energy Ambition in NDCs Must Double by 2030: IRENA Updated On Mon, Dec 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Countries are being urged to raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of NDCs Countries are being urged to significantly raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a […] Read more
SB Energy to Invest $4 Bn in Gujarat on Renewables Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, SB Energy will be investing in the solar, wind and other unconventional sources of renewable energy. Japan’s renewable energy firm and a sister concern of SoftBank, SB Energy Corp will be investing USD 4 billion or approx. Rs 30,000 crore in renewable energy in the state of Gujarat, said the state government release. As […] Read more
Iberdrola Secures €690 mn Loan From EIB at COP25 Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy At COP25, EIB and Iberdrola have announced agreements worth EUR 690 million to invest in renewable energy projects and electricity distribution networks. At the Climate Change Conference (COP25) being held in Madrid, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have announced two new agreements to promote climate action by investing in renewable energy projects and […] Read more
BP Increases Stake in Lightsource BP to Form a 50:50 JV Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 JV structure The management of Lightsource BP and BP have agreed to equalise their shareholdings in Lightsource BP to create a simplified 50:50 joint venture (JV) structure. As part of the transaction, BP will purchase newly-issued equity […] Read more
US Storage Industry to Build on Strong Third Quarter: Report Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US energy storage sector had its strongest third quarter on record and a new analysis by WoodMac predicts a 12x growth in MW-terms between now and 2024. The United States energy storage sector had its strongest third quarter on record this year, deploying 100.7 megawatts (MW) and 264.6 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage, and a […] Read more
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
Sembcorp to Increase Stake in Sembcorp Energy India Limited to 100% Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Sembcorp Utilities has entered into a non-binding term sheet with its local Indian partner to acquire the remaining 5.95% stake in Sembcorp Energy India Ltd Sembcorp Industries has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Sembcorp Utilities has entered into a non-binding term sheet with its local Indian partner, Gayatri Energy Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gayatri […] Read more