India’s Indifference to Mini-Grids Throttling A big Job opportunity Updated On Mon, Jan 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Behind the government’s ‘power for all’ push has been an unstated desire to ensure that the central grid is the main conduit of power for all Indian households. This has pushed mini-grids to the backburner many feel, with many consequences for all stakeholders Last year, India celebrated power connectivity to every household in the country, […] Read more
ACWA Power to Build 240 MW Wind Project in Azerbaijan Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy ACWA Power has signed an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan for building and operating a 240 MW wind power project in the country. ACWA Power has announced that it has signed an implementation agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan for developing, building and operating a 240 MW wind power […] Read more
Sustainable Debt Issuance Records 78% Growth to $465 bn in 2019: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy A new record was set in 2019 for the volume of sustainable debt issued globally in any one year, with the total hitting USD 465 billion globally A new record was set in 2019 for the volume of sustainable debt issued globally in any one year, with the total hitting USD 465 billion globally, up […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
IEA Announces Award for 250 MW Wind Project in Illinois Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEA a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy & heavy civil expertise has announced a wind energy project award in Illinois. Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialised energy and heavy civil expertise has announced a wind energy project award in Illinois. The award is for the construction of […] Read more
Mercedes-Benz & Geely Holding JV to Develop Premium EVs Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz & Geely have established their global JV “smart Automobile” with the aim to transform it into a leading player in premium-and intelligent EVs. Mercedes-Benz AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, the German and Chinese automotive groups, have announced that they have formally established the global joint venture (JV) “smart Automobile Co., Ltd.” for the […] Read more
Werner Enterprises Announces First Electric-Powered Truck Pilot Program Updated On Thu, Jan 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Werner Enterprises has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for a year in Southern California. Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has announced its first electric-powered truck pilot program. The 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck will run for […] Read more
BNP Paribas Closes Sustainability Linked RCF With Brookfield Renewables Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy BNP Paribas has closed an incentive-linked corporate revolving credit facility with Brookfield Renewable Partners to expand its renewable portfolio BNP Paribas, a premier global banking partner, has announced that it has closed a bi-lateral, incentive-linked corporate revolving credit facility (RCF) with Brookfield Renewable Partners, structured as a sustainability-linked loan (SLL). One of the first SLLs […] Read more
Bright Canyon Energy Acquires Ownership Interests in 2 Wind Farms Updated On Wed, Jan 8th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy announced that Bright Canyon has acquired ownership interests in two Tenaska-developed wind projects worth 492 MW. Independent energy company Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy announced that Bright Canyon has acquired ownership interests in two Tenaska-developed wind projects. The transaction, which closed December 20, 2019, includes the purchase of indirect minority interests in both Tenaska Clear […] Read more
