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
“EEG-Novelle”, New Renewable Energy Law For Germany Updated On Sat, Dec 19th, 2020 by Saurenergy The parliament of Germany has approved a draft of the reform of the new renewable energy law called “EEG-Novelle.” With the new provisions, several changes will be introduced for the PV sector. One of the most important ones is the exemption from the payment of the EEG-levy, which is usually applied to all power producers […] Read more
Xcel Energy Brings Up 522-MW Wind Plant in New Mexico Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The U.S. based Xcel Energy Inc. has built the 522-MW Sagamore Wind Plant, switching on its 240 turbines in the state of New Mexico. As the company says, more than USD 900 million has been invested in the wind plant which will be operational before the end of December 2020. Enlighting on the project, David […] Read more
Gujarat’s Borosil Renewables Raises Rs 200 Crore via QIP Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Borosil Renewables has raised Rs 200 crore by issuing 1.58 crore shares through qualified institutional placement (QIP) India’s first and only solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables Ltd (BLR) has raised Rs 200 crore by issuing 1.58 crore shares through qualified institutional placement (QIP). As per the company’s statement, BRL has successfully completed fundraising of Rs […] Read more
Taaleri’s SolarWind II Fund Sees Third Close at EUR 320 Million Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Taaleri SolarWind II fund has held the third closing with approximately EUR 320 million in total commitments. The Taaleri SolarWind II fund has held the third closing with approximately EUR 320 million in total commitments. The third-close investors include Obligo Global Infrastuktur II Fund, YLE Pension Fund, the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), institutional […] Read more
Amp Energy Expands Tata Hitachi’s Solar Plant, Largest Distributed RE Project in East India Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amp Energy has expanded Tata Hitachi’s solar plant to 10.5 MW making it the largest BTM (distributed RE) project in Eastern India. Tata Hitachi, a leading construction machinery provider in India has partnered with Amp Energy to set up an onsite solar power unit at their facility in Kharagpur, West Bengal. This project is a […] 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
Railways Looking to Procure Schedulable Power From Solar & Storage System Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy REMCL, a JV of the Indian Railways, has issued an EOI for Pilot Project for procurement of schedulable power from a solar plus storage system. REMCL Ltd, a Joint Venture (JV) company of the Indian Railways and RITES Ltd, has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for its Pilot Project for the procurement of Flexible, […] Read more
NTPC Subsidiary NVVN Tenders for 30 MW Solar Projects in Madhya Pradesh Updated On Fri, Dec 18th, 2020 by Saurenergy NVVN, a subsidiary of NTPC, has issued a tender for commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted solar projects worth 30 MW in Madhya Pradesh. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has issued a tender – inviting bids from eligible firms for the commissioning of rooftop/ ground-mounted/ elevated structure solar PV projects worth […] Read more
