$1.5 B Solar Desalination Plant Proposed in Egypt, reports Bloomberg Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The UAE’s Metito Holdings Ltd., Scatec and Orascom Construction are in talks with Egypt on a $1.5bn renewables-powered desalination plant, as the most populous Arab nation moves to address looming water shortages, according to Bloomberg. The three-company consortium is in discussions with Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund to partner on the project that would follow a […] Read more
Macquarie Asset Mgmt Makes £275 M Debt Invt in UK Solar Portfolio Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy Macquarie Asset Management has announced that it is the sole lender in a £275 million refinancing of a portfolio of solar power plants in the United Kingdom owned by Vantage Solar UK. The 365 MW portfolio is comprised of 24 ground-mounted solar photovoltaic plants located across England and Wales, and aligns with the European Union’s […] Read more
ACEN Powers Up Philippines 1st Hybrid Solar-Storage Plant Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has switched on the first hybrid solar and energy storage project of the Philippines. The pilot 40 MW energy storage project located in Alaminos, Laguna, will allow the company to evaluate opportunities to store energy more effectively across the portfolio of ACEN, with the aim to […] Read more
Consultancy Tender Issued for Solar Plant at Embassy of India, Brasilia Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The President of India, acting through the Embassy of India in Brasilia, Brazil, has invited proposals from eligible contractors for the installation of a solar energy system in the Chancery Complex of the Embassy on a turnkey/design and build basis. The last date to submit sealed bids is is March 14, 2022, till 5 PM. […] Read more
Qatar’s First Solar Plant to Use 800 MW of LONGi’s Bifacial Modules Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Located to the west of Doha over an area of 10 km2, the Al-Kharsaa project is the first solar power plant in Qatar, with a total planned power generation capacity of 800MW. The project will be equipped with Chinese manufacturer LONGi’s Hi-MO 4 bifacial modules and a tracking system. The company claims that this will […] Read more
Azure Power refinances its 600 MW solar project Updated On Wed, Feb 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Azure Power Global Limited has said that it has refinanced its 600 MW solar power project – which is based in the state of Rajasthan – at the lowest rate of interest in its portfolio up to the present time. The company statement says that it has successfully refinanced its existing project finance facility of […] Read more
REC Power Development Seeks Consultant for Floating Solar Park in Delhi Updated On Tue, Feb 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Ltd., has invited online bids for the selection of technical consultant who would provide consultancy services for a floating solar project located in New Delhi. The last date for the submission of e-bids is February 25, 2022, till 3 PM. REC Limited, formerly Rural […] Read more
Settle CIL Case with SECI Directly, Not in Court, CERC tells Adani Solar Updated On Mon, Feb 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has declined to accord the ‘in-principle approval’ sought by Adani Solar for a ‘Change in Law’ event with regards to its PPA with SECI for a 50 MW solar plant in Rajasthan. In November 2018, Adani Solar Energy Four Private Limited (formerly known as Kilaj Solar (Maharashtra) Private Limited) (ASEFPL) entered […] Read more
Ashok Leyland Mulls Separate EV Plant, ₹5 B Invt in Alternative Fuel Tech Updated On Mon, Feb 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Bullish on the future of green mobility, Hinduja Group flagship commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland plans to set up a new manufacturing facility in the country to roll out electric vehicles, according recent media reports. The Chennai-based firm has also lined up a Rs 500 crore investment to develop powertrains based on alternative fuels like […] Read more
