2023’s Promise for Solar. Will India Rise To The Challenge? Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Early into 2023, the ground is set for a momentous shift for solar. But first, the numbers. In the Jan-Dec period, figures from India’s Central Electricity Authority show that the country added 13956 MW of solar capacity, of which just over 11 GW was utility scale solar. This is by far the best ever performance […] Read more
Lightsource Bp Agrees to Sell 247 MW Spanish Solar Projects Updated On Mon, Jan 23rd, 2023 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp, United Kingdom based solar energy player, has announced that it has agreed the sale of its 247MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project to Plenium Partners and Bankinter Investment. The two purchasing firms are independent renewable energy investors. Lightsource bp said that the objective of the sale is to support its growth across the sector. […] Read more
View From WFES-India Risks Falling Behind In Solar and Other Renewables Push Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, it was interesting to hear the views of delegates, both Indian and foreign when it came to the market attractiveness of India for renewable energy. While there is zero doubt about the emergence of the country as a renewable energy powerhouse that has even pushed many […] Read more
China’s Windey Wins O&M Project for Serbia’s Wind Farm of 100 MW Capacity Updated On Thu, Jan 19th, 2023 by Saurenergy China-based manufacturer of wind turbines, Zhejiang Windey, has bagged a contract with Serbia’s leading Independent Power Producer Fintel Energija. The Chinese manufacturer will look into the delivery, assembly along with the maintenance of the wind turbines for wind farm projects with a cumulative capacity of 110 MW. The value of the pact has remained undisclosed. […] Read more
Pune’s Quench Chargers Set to Power American EV Industry with New Manufacturing Facility Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Quench Chargers, a firm that produces EV chargers, has announced the appointment of Bjoern Stoll, President & CEO at Digatron Power Electronics, Inc America as Head of Quench (Americas). The firm’s ultra-fast chargers which were designed in India and are manufactured at its plant in Pune will now also be manufactured at the group’s American […] Read more
CIP, Statkraft Partner for 2.2GW Offshore Wind in Ireland Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Leading global renewable energy firm Statkraft has announced a major deal with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S (CI IV) as the company looks to develop upto 2.2 GW of offshore wind in Ireland. Statkraft said that CIP will acquire a 50% stake in its offshore wind portfolio in Ireland. It is […] Read more
Norwegian Sovereign Fund to Invest in 1,265 MW RE Capacity of Iberdrola Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has said that the Spanish multinational utility has entered into an alliance with Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, to invest in 1,265 MW of new renewables capacity in Spain. According to the terms of the agreement, the valuation of 100% of the assets in the portfolio amounts to approximately EUR 1.2 billion. The Norwegian fund […] Read more
Solar Tech Startup Loom Solar Raises $2 Mn Funding from SIMA Funds, USA Updated On Wed, Jan 18th, 2023 by Saurenergy Emerging start-up in solar tech Loom Solar has raised $2 Million funding from US-based Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) under the Energy Access Relief Fund (EARF) supported by the World Bank, DFC, BII, FMO, IFC and others. The start-up that looks into the manufacturing of bi-facial solar panels and lithium battery, is headquartered in […] Read more
Ireland’s IPP Power Capital RE Secures €240 Million for 1.2 GW of Solar Assets Updated On Tue, Jan 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ireland’s leading solar Independent Power Producer, Power Capital Renewable Energy, has announced the closing of an up to EUR 240 million construction equity facility for the development of solar power projects. Power Capital held that the financial facility has been closed with a consortium of lenders managed by Eiffel Investment Group including Belgian insurance company Ethias […] Read more
