Duke Shelves ACP Plans, but Will Continue Investing in Renewables Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Duke Energy has said it will continue advancing its ambitious clean energy goals without the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) by investing in renewables Duke Energy has said that the company will continue advancing its ambitious clean energy goals without the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) by investing in renewables, battery storage, energy efficiency programs and grid […] Read more
RWE Closes Deal With E.ON, Takes Over Operations at innogy Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The final step in one of the largest transactions in German industrial history has been completed with RWE taking over the innogy activities from E.ON The final step in one of the largest transactions in German industrial history has been completed with the major asset swap between RWE and E.ON, with which RWE took over […] Read more
FICCI Makes the Case for Extending FAME-II by 2 Years Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy FICCI has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance the demand for electric vehicles in the country. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) has recommended various measures, including the continuation of the FAME-II scheme till 2025, to enhance demand for electric vehicles in the country. The […] Read more
Engie Sells 49% Share in its 2.3 GW US Renewables Portfolio Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy Engie has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell 49 percent equity interest in a 2.3 GW US renewables portfolio to Hannon Armstrong Engie has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell 49 percent equity interest in a 2.3 GW US renewables portfolio to Hannon Armstrong, a leading investor in climate change solutions. […] Read more
Tata Power Board Approves Rs 2600 Cr Equity Raise, InvIT for RE Business Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Tata Power Board has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The Board of Directors of Tata Power has approved the issuance of 49,05,66,037 Equity shares on a preferential basis to Tata Sons for an aggregate consideration of Rs 2,600 crore. The issue […] Read more
IFC Grants $25 Mn to NMB Bank to Boost Green Financing in Nepal Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy IFC is providing a USD 25 million loan to NMB Bank to boost financing for green projects and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a USD 25 million loan to NMB Bank, one of Nepal’s premier banks, to boost financing […] Read more
SEforALL Report on State of Global Mini-Grid Markets 2020 Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy The Mini-Grids Partnership (MGP) report is a culmination of combined effort and true collaboration between different organizations. This report was commissioned by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), on behalf of the MGP, a consortium of over 300 stakeholders with representation from funders/financiers, government, private sector/industry and other enablers. It aims to raise awareness about mini-grids, […] Read more
MNRE Declares March 25-May 31 as Lockdown Period for RE Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy MNRE has clarified that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy projects will be considered from March 25, 2020, to May 31, 2020. [Updated July 2, 2020 – 09:15] The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a new order clarifying that the lockdown period for time extension for renewable energy […] Read more
The Missing Element in the Proposed Electricity Act Reforms Updated On Tue, Jun 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy India is the third largest producer and consumer of electricity worldwide. But it still has one of the lowest per capita power consumption (1,181 kWh) as compared to the world’s average per capita power consumption, which stands high at nearly 2,700 kWh. Because of this, our nation faces the challenge of ensuring sound financial health […] Read more