Despite MERC Order, Will Myrah Energy Execute 100 MW Project in Time? Updated On Mon, Jan 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy If you ever needed to see the long journey and pitfalls a developer has to travel between bidding and actually completing a renewable project in India, then the case of Mytra Energy subsidiary Mytrah Vayu (Vedavati) Private Limited (MVEL) versus the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) and Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co. Ltd […] Read more
Envision Energy Commissions two Wind Projects in Gujarat Worth 232.5 MW Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Envision Energy has successfully commissioned two wind energy plants in the state of Gujarat with a combined generation capacity of 232.5 MW. Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy has announced that it has successfully commissioned two wind energy plants in the state of Gujarat with a combined generation capacity of 232.5 MW. The contracts involved […] Read more
No. 1 Rank in Clean Energy Investment Underlines India’s Promise And Intent Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy Bloomberg New energy Finance, in its Climatescope survey titled “Emerging Markets Outlook 2019” has placed India at the top among developing economies. The top ranking in a list of 104 emerging economies will come as reassurance to many investors, both existing and potential, about their plans for the country. India has been followed by Chile, […] Read more
EBRD Agrees €50 Mn Financial Guarantee for Renewables in EU Neighbourhood Updated On Fri, Jan 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EBRD and the EU have agreed on EUR 50 million in financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment in renewables in the EU Southern Neighbourhood The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a new EUR 50 million programme of financial guarantees aimed at scaling up investment […] Read more
Wind Energy Crucial for Europe’s ‘Carbon Neutral by 2050’ Target Updated On Thu, Jan 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The EU recently announced measures towards being carbon neutral by 2050, and Wind is expected to play a crucial role in achieving that target The European Union (EU), whose 28 members collectively account for the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the US, further strengthened its long-term commitment by announcing the Sustainable […] Read more
CIT Secures $200 Mn for Clearway Solar Energy’s 76 MW Portfolio Updated On Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy New York Headquartered bank holding company CIT Group’s Power and Energy arm arranged about USD 200 million financing for a 76 MW portfolio of community solar projects. The company said that it has arranged the financing on behalf of Clearway Energy Group, one of the leading developers and operators of clean energy generation facilities in the United […] Read more
Bank of America Meets 100% Renewable Electricity Goal a Yr Ahead Updated On Tue, Jan 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy American lender Bank of America (BoA) on Tuesday said it has met its 100 percent renewable electricity (or carbon neutrality) goal a year ahead of its schedule. However, it is pending to the third-party verification. It was accomplished by reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its facilities, purchasing 100 percent renewable power and buying […] Read more
Clean Energy Flunks The Easy Financing Test Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy For a Sector that requires one of the largest sustained funding requirements in decades, financing for clean energy investments in India has had a rocky ride. The three year lock-in for developers is the most recent obstacle. Bankability. That’s a word that is highlighted proudly across the solar chain, and whose value can never be […] Read more
CERC Order Against Avaada Energy in 100MW Project Leaves Key Issues hanging Updated On Mon, Jan 20th, 2020 by Saurenergy Last Week, in an order dated January 13th , 2019 the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) ruled against Avaada Energy in a petition it had brought against SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India). The order, while dismissing a plea by Avaada to stay the cancellation of a PSA (Power Sales Agreement) it had with SECI […] Read more