Power System Overcapacity Problem in Bangladesh Getting Worse: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Jan 22nd, 2021 by Saurenergy Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note by IEEFA. Overcapacity in the power system of Bangladesh has worsened and threatens to deteriorate further according to a new briefing note released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). Data from […] Read more
Urgency of Meeting Electricity Demand in China From Zero-Carbon Sources: Report Updated On Tue, Jan 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new report has highlighted both the opportunity and urgency of meeting electricity demand growth in China from zero-carbon sources. On September 22, 2020, President Xi Jinping announced that China will strive to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. This new climate pledge is a critical step forward in the global […] Read more
Excelsior Energy Capital Closes Inaugural Renewable Energy Fund at $504 Million Updated On Thu, Jan 14th, 2021 by Saurenergy Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent North American renewable energy investor, today announced the final close of its inaugural fund, Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund I, with total capital commitments of USD 504 million, exceeding the Fund’s USD 500 million target. The Fund will continue to invest equity in middle-market wind and solar power plants […] Read more
The Case For Battery Storage- A UK View Updated On Wed, Jan 13th, 2021 by Saurenergy A report by partners at LCP LLP, a UK based advisory firm, picks on battery storage as an investment opportunity. Its an interesting pointer to the possible future in the UK and also in India at some stage, although the Indian case would be a possibility after some major reforms and deregulation. But as a […] Read more
Sterlite Power Raises Rs 200 Crore, Focus on Greening the Grid Updated On Mon, Jan 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sterlite Power has raised Rs 200 crore in debt financing from Allianz GI, representing the firm’s 1st infrastructure sector deal in India. Sterlite Power, a leading global power transmission player, has announced that it has raised Rs 200 crore in debt financing from Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI) – a leading investment managers firm with […] Read more
“Technology is the Catalyst for our Future Growth and Carbon Neutrality” Updated On Tue, Jan 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy By: Philip Chen, President of Digital Power Business, Huawei The urgent call for carbon neutrality and rapid digital transformation Amidst the global pandemic, China announced its aim to hit peak emissions before 2030 and for carbon neutrality by 2060. This is one of the most significant milestones in the fight against global warming and climate […] Read more
Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting Updated On Tue, Jan 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy This position provides oversight and governance for the global accounting close process and manages associated improvement projects. This position also assists with strategic design and management of the Enterprise Resource Planning (or “ERP”) system, master data, and other unique accounting and financial reporting projects managed by the corporate accounting team. Candidate must have a strong […] Read more
ADB Approves $231 Mn Loan to Increase Clean Energy Supply in Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in Central Assam, India. This loan is the third and largest tranche of the $300 million Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by ADB in 2014. The project has so far upgraded the 70-megawatt (MW) […] Read more
EBRD Promotes Green Investments in North Macedonia Updated On Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting green investments in North Macedonia with a €1 million loan to Komercijalna Banka Skopje under the EBRD’s Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF). The funds will be available for green investments in the country’s residential sector. This will include investments in high-performance green technologies, materials and […] Read more