World Bank Approves $185 Mn Fund to Help Bangladesh Expand RE Updated On Tue, Mar 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved $185 million to add up to 310 MW in renewable energy generation capacity in Bangladesh and mobilize private sector participation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the country. The ‘Scaling-up Renewable Energy Project’ will increase the installed capacity of renewables through piloting and expanding investments in key market segments. It will […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa to Supply 21 MW Wind Turbines in First Deal With SPIC China Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has secured its first landing of SG 3.X platform in China, supplying six units of its SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) reached an agreement to supply six SG 3.4-132 wind turbines with a flexible power rating of 3.65 MW to a […] Read more
EverSource Capital and NIIF to Invest $330 Mn in CDC’s Ayana Renewable Power Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy This investment is a part of CDC’s commitment to invest a further $ 1.7 billion in India and neighbouring countries over the next three years. EverSource Capital (a joint venture between Everstone Capital and Lightsource BP) and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund of India (NIIF) have announced a partnership with UK-based Finance Institution CDC […] Read more
Google and DeepMind Are Using Machine Learning to Predict Wind Energy Output Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Google’s partnership with DeepMind to make wind power more predictable and valuable is a concrete step toward the aspiration of sourcing carbon-free energy on a 24×7 basis. Over the past decade, wind farms have become an important source of carbon-free electricity as the cost of turbines has plummeted and adoption has surged. However, the variable […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Signs 48 MW Wind Turbine Agreement in Bosnia Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for commissioning the project is 21 months and the expected annual production is from the wind farm upon completion is around 130 GWh. Siemens Gamesa has signed a $78.4 million agreement with the Bosnian public electric utility company (EPBiH) to supply 15 wind turbines for a future wind farm. The wind power company […] Read more
Declaration Calls For More Ocean-Based Renewables Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy We must reconcile the desire to expand offshore renewables with the necessity to preserve our marine environment. The Belgian government recently organised a major international conference on ‘Climate Change and Oceans Preservation.’ The Belgian government asked WindEurope to run the panel on the happy co-existence of ocean energy and biodiversity. The panel comprised EU Commissioner […] Read more
Spain Amends Renewable Energy Targets to 74% By 2030 Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Spanish government has raised the RE target for the country to 74% by 2030, taking the expected installed capacity in the electricity sector to 157 GW. Pointing to the far more favourable conditions and constituency for renewable energy in Spain, as compared to say, the US, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more
MTCIL Signs 15 Year Agreement For IRU Fiber Lease in Maharashtra Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The first route spans 50 Kms from Kalwa to Padgha. The deal will result in near 100% network uptime from Kalwa (Mumbai) to Padgha link. Sterlite Power’s Convergence business which manages the fiber network of Maharashtra Transmission Communication Infrastructure Link (MTCIL), a joint venture between Sterlite Technologies Ltd and MSETCL (Maharashtra State Energy Transmission Company Ltd) […] Read more