IFC and HSBC Green Bond Targeting Climate Finance in Emerging Markets Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and HSBC have announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC Global Asset Management recently announced the creation of the first global green bond fund targeting “real economy” issuers in emerging markets, increasing access to […] Read more
JinkoSolar Cells and Module Set New Record For Cell Efficiency and Output Updated On Tue, Jun 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy JinkoSolar has revealed that its cheetah size cells and N-type cells reached 24.38% and 24.58% efficiency, respectively, and its 72-monocrystalline module reached 469.3W output. JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, has announced that the maximum conversion efficiency of its cheetah size cells and N-type cells reached 24.38% and 24.58%, respectively, during […] Read more
Kenya’s 1st Utility Scale IPP Solar Proj to Kick-off Construction Post Financial Close Updated On Mon, Jun 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Meanwhile, it is expected that the plant will reach commercial operation in mid-2020 as the construction work likely to take around twelve months. With an aim to power Africa’s growth trajectory, Globeleq is mulling to begin the construction of Kenya’s one of the first IPP-owned utility scale solar power plants post the financial close. This 40 […] Read more
Lendlease and Sacramento County Finalise PPA For 160 MW Solar Facility Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Rancho Seco Solar II is scheduled to begin construction later in 2019 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2020. Lendlease, a leading international property and infrastructure group and the Sacramento County Municipal Utility District (SMUD) have jointly announced the execution of a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for Rancho Seco Solar II, their new […] Read more
Facebook Partners with Longroad Energy For 379 MW Texas Solar Project Updated On Fri, May 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy Facebook will be the sole tax equity investor for the project, the company’s first direct investment in a renewable energy project. Longroad Energy, a US-based renewable energy developer, has announced the financial close and start of construction of its Prospero Solar project in Andrews County, Texas with a total financing package of approximately $416 million. […] Read more
Alfa Ventures Invests in Noida-Based Skilancer Solar Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Alfa Ventures recently has invested in cleantech startup Skilancer Solar. Venture Capitalist fund, Alfa Ventures has announced that it has invested in Noida-based startup, Skilancer Solar. The VC fund has, however, not disclosed the amount that it has invested in the startup that primarily works in artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robot for cleaning of solar panels. […] Read more
ADB Grants $4Mn Loan For 15.1 MW Solar Plant in Afghanistan Updated On Tue, May 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4 million loan with a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to help build a 15.1 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Afghanistan. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4 million loan with a special purpose vehicle (SPV) and subsidiaries owned by the 77 Construction, Contracting, and Trading […] Read more
Scatec Solar Brings on MT Energy For 485 MW Solar Projects in Vietnam Updated On Fri, May 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar is envisioned to provide the project’s equity funding. In addition, the company will be the turn-key EPC provider and will be providing Operation & Maintenance as well as Asset Management services to the projects. Norway-based Scatec Solar has partnered with MT Energy, a Vietnamese energy company, to develop, finance, construct and operate large-scale […] Read more
Kerala Commission Orders State Discom to Clarify PPA Arrangements For Wind Project Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Commission noted that both the parties need to arrive at a consensus for getting the approval of the PPA to be entered, and regarding the tariff, commercial operation date. The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) recently held a hearing for a petition filed by Kosamattam Finance Ltd. (KFL) regarding the project tariff period, […] Read more
