OPIC Approves $87 Mn in Funding For 250 MW Wind Project in Egypt Updated On Fri, Jun 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy OPIC has approved $87 million in funding for a 250 MW wind project in Egypt to support economic growth through the development of power infrastructure. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today approved $87 million in financing to Lekela Egypt Wind Power BOO S.A.E. to support economic growth in […] Read more
Kenya Launches $47 Mn Off-Grid Solar Access Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy Kenya has launched a $47 million facility under the Off-Grid Solar Access Project aimed at the private sector to provide solar and clean cooking solutions The government of Kenya has launched a $47 million (KSh 4.7 billion) facility under the Kenya-Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) aimed at spurring the private sector to provide viable solar […] Read more
WB Grant For China RE and Battery Storage Promotion Project Updated On Thu, Jun 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase RE adoption and transition The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors have approved a $300 million loan for the China Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Project to increase the integration and utilisation of […] Read more
ESB Issues €500 Mn Green Bond For Financing Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Jun 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy ESB, a leading Irish diversified and vertically integrated utility, has successfully placed a €500 million 1.125% fixed-rate green bond Electricity Supply Board (ESB), a leading Irish diversified and vertically integrated utility, has successfully placed a €500 million 1.125% fixed-rate green bond maturing in June 2030. The bond is the first ever Irish corporate public green […] Read more
Scatec Solar Begins Construction on 148 MW Solar Plant in Ukraine Updated On Wed, Jun 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Scatec Solar has announced that it has begun construction work on the 148 MW Progressovka solar project in Ukraine. The project will be realised in collaboration with PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co. Ltd. that will provide construction financing and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) services to the project in Ukraine, while Scatec Solar will be the […] Read more
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