152 MW Wind Project of rPlus Energies Acquired by Clearway Updated On Fri, Nov 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy In late 2021, rPlus Energies sold its interest in the approximately 152 MW ‘Cedar Creek Wind’ project to Clearway Energy Group. This announcement follows Clearway’s recent statement that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) between Cedar Creek Wind and PacifiCorp. Clearway is one of the largest renewable energy players in the USA. […] Read more
Denmark’s Largest RE Firm Orsted Expands Presence in Texas, US Updated On Fri, Nov 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy The largest energy firm in Denmark, Orsted will be establishing a new office in Texas. The new premises that will be an EPC centre (engineering, procurement and construction) for its portfolio of clean energy solutions. The new office that is to come up in Texas will mark its opening in the first half of next […] Read more
Coal Firm Anglo American Secures 100% Renewable Electricity for Australian Ops Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Mining conglomerate Anglo American has said that it has sourced the supply of 100% renewable electricity for its operations in Australia from 2025, agreeing terms for a 10-year partnership with Stanwell Corporation, the Queensland Government-owned provider of electricity and energy solutions. Anglo American said that the deal will effectively remove all Scope 2 emissions from […] Read more
EBRD Raises Stake in Infinity- Egypt’s Largest RE Provider Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it is increasing its equity stake in Infinity, Egypt’s largest renewable energy developer, through an additional $ 41.5 million commitment. The EBRD is already a shareholder in the company, having invested US$ 60 million in 2020. EBRD said that $41.5 million will support Infinity’s plans […] Read more
AfDB Invests $20 Million in Fund for RE Expansion in Sub-Sahara Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy African Development Bank (AFDB) has held in a key announcement that the Board of Directors of the AfDB Group has approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III. It is a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilising about $400 million into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across […] Read more
RUMSL Floats Consultancy Tender for Morena Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (RUMSL) has floated a consultancy tender for preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to develop the Morena wind-solar hybrid project with energy storage in Madhya Pradesh. RUMSL is a partnership between Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam and the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to build solar parks throughout the state. […] Read more
A South American Success Story In Renewables – Chile Updated On Wed, Nov 16th, 2022 by Saurenergy South American nation Chile has emerged as a surprise success story when it comes to adding renewables. The country has nearly 22 per cent of its electricity demand met by solar and wind farms. The country is an over-achiever, making impressive progress since 2008, the year Chilean Law set the Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Target to […] Read more
New Commitments for ETAF at COP 27; Developing Countries to Benefit Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a key development to bolster renewables, three new partners have officially joined the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing Platform (ETAF), IRENA’s global climate finance platform aimed at mobilising capital to scale up renewable project funding in developing countries by 2030. Cooperation agreements with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Masdar and Swiss Re were signed […] Read more
Mexico Targets Greater Cuts in Emissions, Expansion in Renewables Updated On Tue, Nov 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy The COP27 is motivating governments across the world to declare higher environmental goals; most of the time accompanied by expansion in renewables to decarbonise their economies. In a fresh case, Mexico has announced that it will raise its target for cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and also provide much boost to the rollout of renewable […] Read more
