Ola Raises Rs 400 Cr For its Electric Mobility Plan Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy This was the first round of investment for Ola Electric, which reportedly is running several pilots to deploy electric vehicles and charging solutions. Ola Electric Mobility, the company backed by Indian car aggregator Ola, announced on Friday that it has successfully raised Rs. 400 crores (roughly $56.4 million) in a funding round led by several […] Read more
Minnesota Sets Sight For 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2050 Updated On Wed, Mar 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Governor Tim Walz has set an ambitious goal for Minnesota to get 100 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050, though his plan was short on specifics of how to meet that target. Walz said his clean energy proposals would put Minnesota at the forefront of addressing climate change while ensuring “reliable, affordable and sustainable […] Read more
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
Ørsted and Northumbrian Water Sign UK’s First Offshore Wind Corporate PPA Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Corporate PPA will deliver approximately 100GWh per year of renewable electricity from the offshore wind farm to Northumbrian Water consumption sites. Ørsted has signed a long-term agreement with the Northumbrian Water Group that will see the water company take almost a third of its renewable energy demand from Race Bank offshore wind farm. The […] 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
Cabinet Briefed on MoU Between India and Tajikistan For RE Cooperation Updated On Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy The Cabinet was apprised of an MoU between India and Tajikistan on cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Tajikistan on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy. The MoU was signed on October 8, 2018. […] Read more
Inox Wind Licenses AMSC’s 3 MW Class Wind Turbine Design Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Under the agreement, AMSC will be the exclusive supplier of electric control systems (ECS) for Inox’s 3 MW class wind turbine. AMSC, a global energy solutions provider serving wind and power grid industry leaders, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement for a 3 MW class wind turbine design in India […] 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
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