India, UK unveil 1st global initiative for interconnected solar grids at COP26 Updated On Wed, Nov 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly launched a new flagship international initiative yesterday, at the COP26 World Leaders Summit, backed by over 80 countries, to dramatically accelerate the global transition to clean powered world. The International Solar Alliance (ISA), India Presidency of the ISA, and the UK COP Presidency […] Read more
Projects to Create Green Grid, CCS Hubs Across ASEAN, Australia Updated On Thu, Oct 28th, 2021 by Saurenergy National authorities and companies across Southeast Asia and Australia are seeking ways to pool renewable energy resources and form a green power grid in the region, according to media reports. Below are some of the projects engaged in developing this green grid that have been announced: ASEAN Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations […] Read more
China’s MingYang Bags 375 MW Wind Project in Vietnam Updated On Wed, Oct 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chinese turbine maker MingYang Smart Energy has secured a supply contract with PowerChina International Group for the 375 MW Ca Mau offshore wind project in Vietnam. The project is the largest offshore wind power project in Vietnam and the entire Southeast Asia so far. MingYang, which was listed on the New York Stock Exchange from 2010 […] Read more
Singapore Plans Electricity Imports to Boost Security, Diversify Supply Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy Singapore plans to import up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity by 2035, or about 30% of its total supply, trade and industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Monday, to diversify supply and boost energy security. The Asian city-state will start with trials to resolve technical and regulatory issues over cross-border power trading, […] Read more
Solar Module Prices Hit 2 Year highs, Gap Between Multi, Mono-Perc Widens Updated On Tue, Oct 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Solar Module prices in China’s ‘spot’ market continued to rise further at the end of the China National Day Holiday Weekend. Thus, the price trend continues unabated from before, with no immediate sign of respite. We had reported last week on how the top 5 Chinese manufacturers had urged developers to go slow, or defer […] Read more
SUSI Partners to Fund Canopy Power’s Renewable Microgrids Updated On Thu, Oct 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners, through its Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has joined forces with Singapore-based microgrid technology provider Canopy Power to bring clean power solutions to off-grid locations across Southeast Asia. It is SUSI’s second investment in Southeast Asia following the creation of a joint venture with Malaysian company InvestEnergy which is dedicated […] Read more
Respite for South East Asia Manufacturers, As US Delays Decision on Solar Tariffs Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy The complaint by a group of manufacturers calling themselves the American Solar Manufacturers Against Chinese Circumvention, or A-SMACC that sought higher tariffs on Southeast Asian solar-power imports has led to an interesting situation with the US department of commerce asking the firms to identify themselves first. The issue had been raised by the largest body […] Read more
Sembcorp Raises S$675 M Sustainability-linked Bond, IFC Gives S$150 M Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Sustainable solutions provider Sembcorp Industries has launched a sustainability-linked bond (SLB) in Singapore, raising S$675 million for Pan-Asian energy, marking its latest phase in the transition to a net-zero future. Sembcorp received an investment of S$150 million from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group that is the largest global development institution focused on the […] Read more
Energize Ventures Raises $330 M to Advance Sustainable Tech Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Chicago-based Energize Ventures has announced the closing of a second flagship fund with total capital commitments of $330 million, aiming to invest in digital solutions with proven potential to optimize energy, critical infrastructure and sustainable industries. Energize Ventures is an alternative investment manager that funds digital-first solutions accelerating the sustainable energy transition. The firm provides financial, operational […] Read more
