IndiGrid Acquires 100 MW Solar Assets of FRV in Rs 660 Crore Deal Updated On Mon, Dec 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy IndiGrid has acquired the 100 MW Indian solar portfolio of Madrid-based Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), in a deal worth Rs 660 crore. India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has announced in a regulatory filing that it has acquired the 100 MW Indian solar portfolio of Madrid-based developer Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), in a deal worth Rs 660 crore. The KKR-owned Infrastructure […] Read more
Apex Clean Energy Closes $200 Million Refinancing Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Apex Clean Energy today announced that it has secured a $200 million senior secured loan from a family office investor group led by ZOMA Capital and PLEXUS Solutions. Colorado-based ZOMA Capital invests in a range of market-based sustainable solutions addressing environmental and social challenges, and PLEXUS Solutions provides merchant banking services to sectors focused on […] Read more
Broad Reach Power Acquires Montana Wind and Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy Broad Reach Power (“Broad Reach”), an independent power producer (IPP) based in Houston which owns a five-gigawatt portfolio of utility scale solar and energy storage power projects in Montana, California, Wyoming, Utah and Texas, announced today that it has acquired a 250-megawatt (MW) wind project and a 250-MW solar project, both located in Montana. “I am […] Read more
UK’s Energy Catalyst Program Launches New Community Hub Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy UK government Energy Catalyst program aims to support businesses to develop sustainable energy technologies and business models, which are accelerating the clean energy transition in developing and emerging economies. The program is run by Innovate UK and is co-funded by partners including the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Department for International Development, the […] Read more
Tata Power one of India’s Most Sustainable Companies According to SLP Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Tata Power has emerged as one of ‘India’s Most Sustainable Companies’ at rank 13 according to the annual survey conducted by SLP, France. Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power utility has emerged as one of ‘India’s Most Sustainable Companies’ at rank 13 and an A+ rating, according to the annual survey conducted by Sustain Labs […] Read more
Making Green Hydrogen a Cost-Competitive Climate Solution Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy As global economies turn increasingly carbon neutral, IRENA drives hydrogen agenda and sees renewable hydrogen at least cost possible within decade Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. A combination of falling costs for […] Read more
Ayana Renewable Scoops Up $390 Million In Fresh Funding Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy CDC and Eversource Capital-backed Ayana Renewable has announced additional funding of $390 million from its key backers. Ayana Renewable Power, the CDC and Eversource Capital (through Green Growth Equity Fund) backed renewable energy firm, has announced additional funding of $390 million (Rs 2,200 crore)from its key backers. The big change will be the investment from […] Read more
TCCL Report on Renewable Integration & Curtailment: Causes, Solutions and Impact on Project Bankability Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy As renewable energy penetration deepens, curtailment issues are rising since the installations are concentrated largely in a few states. The equity IRR could fall below zero if the curtailment exceeds 40% and ADSCR would fall below unity if the curtailment exceeds 20%. The reports deals with the potential solutions including demand side and supply side […] Read more
Uneven Grouping of Renewables Leading to Curtailments in India: TCCL Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Electricity demand in India grew at a CAGR of 5.1% over the last decade from FY 2011 to FY 2019. However, this fell to a mere 1.2% in FY 2020. India was already facing an economic slowdown, with industrial output declining to an 8-year low during the year, but compounded by the impact of the […] Read more