BlackRock Raises USD 5.1 Bn for Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy BlackRock has achieved a USD 5.1 billion final close of Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III (GEPIF III) BlackRock through its Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund (GEPIF) has achieved a USD 5.1 billion final close of Global Energy & Power Infrastructure Fund III (GEPIF III), making it the largest alternative investment fundraise in […] Read more
Impact of COVID-19 on Chinese Wind Industry: GWEC Updated On Thu, Apr 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy GWEC recently hosted a webcast to discuss the impact that the COVID-19 crisis had on the Chinese wind market and how the industry is recovering. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) recently hosted a webcast with key stakeholders from the Chinese wind industry to discuss the impact that the COVID-19 crisis had on the Chinese wind market […] Read more
European RE Industry Started Recovery from March Low Prices: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy The worse hit prices of renewable energy across Europe in March amid coronavirus have shown the signs of recovery in April, says software and advisory services provider firm. Renewable energy prices across Europe took a substantial hit at the beginning of March, falling between 15-30 percent across key markets compared to average prices in February. […] Read more
WoodMac’s Weekly Roundup: Covid-19 Impact on Power, RE Industry Globally Updated On Wed, Apr 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy One of the leading research and consultancy group, Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) has provided its weekly analysis on the impact of coronavirus on the power and renewable energy industry globally. As per the report preliminary findings, solar and storage are expected to see ~20 percent coronavirus impact as compared to the base case. Whereas onshore wind […] Read more
Amplus Offers Helping Hand to Local Community amid Lockdown Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amidst lockdown across the country to contain the spread of coronavirus, Gurugram-headquartered Amplus Solar is supporting the local community of Gurudev Nagar village in Mirzapur district, which is in the vicinity of UP’s first open-access solar park of 75 MWp owned by it. The company, which is a 100 percent subsidiary of Petronas Holdings, Malaysia, […] Read more
ST Brings VBUS-Powered Controller for 5V USB-C Charging Applications Updated On Tue, Apr 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy French-Italian multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics (ST) has introduced new member ‘STUSB4500L’ to it’s USB-C controller IC family designed and certified for pure 5V sink-only applications. The company said that in this newly introduced device all the mandatory features are integrated to use the USB-C connector as a 5V universal power plug, allowing designers to […] Read more
Brazil Faces Indefinite RE Auctions Delay of Over 51GW Due to Coronavirus Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Amid the outbreak of Covid-19, the Brazilian government has postponed the national energy generation and transmission auctions of clean energy comprising more than 51 GW which were scheduled for May this year, for an indefinite time frame, said the report. This includes auctions both A-4 and A-6, as well as tenders for the transmission lines, […] Read more
We Received Force Majeure Notices from Various Discoms, Despite Govt Directive: Azure Power Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Despite government directive to power distribution companies (Discoms) to pay dues on time, the country’s one of the leading independent solar power producer (IPP), Azure Power said that it has received Force Majeure notices from various Discoms citing an inability to perform their obligations as per the PPA due to Covid-19. There has been a […] Read more
Engie Signs Tax Equity Financing for its 2 GW US Renewables Portfolio Updated On Mon, Apr 13th, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie North America has announced that it has signed a major tax equity financing for its 2 GW renewables portfolio in the US. Engie North America has announced that it has signed a major tax equity financing for its renewables portfolio. The portfolio consists of 2 GW of renewable assets, comprised of 1.5 GW of […] Read more