Ørsted Acquires 160 MW Irish Solar Project ‘Garrenleen’ Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ørsted has announced the acquisition of 160-MW capacity Irish solar project Garrenleen from RE conglomerate Terra Solar. It’s the second solar project of Ørsted in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 households annually. This is also expected to be one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s […] Read more
Solar Financing Startup Aerem Raises $5 Million in Equity Plus Debt Round Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Solar financing platform Aerem has raised $5 million in Pre-Series A round led by climate-tech investor Avaana Capital. The round also saw follow-on participation from Blume Ventures and it includes debt financing of $1.5 million from financial institutions. Financing has been a key issue seen to impact uptake of solar in the MSME segment, and […] Read more
USA’s Avangrid Developing Over 500 MW Solar Farms in Texas & Ohio Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Renewable energy firm Avangrid, continues to strengthen its presence in the renewable energy industry of the USA with two new solar farms that it is constructing in Texas and Ohio. Connecticut-headquartered Avangrid said that the two solar energy projects will cumulatively generate 523.5 MW of clean and affordable power for these states. Avangrid is a […] Read more
India Adds Just 487 MW of Solar Capacity in February 2023 Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy As per the latest figures of installed capacity of renewable energy released by the CEA (Central Electricity Authority), India’s solar capacity rose to a little over 64380 MW as on February 28, 2023. In January 2023, the total solar power capacity stood at a little more than 63893 MW. Thus, over the span of a […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
USA’s Renewable Energy Firm Leeward Secures $180 Million for 200 MW Solar Project Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy USA-based renewable energy firm Leeward Renewable Energy has announced the close of about $75 million in construction to term financing from MUFG Bank and about $105 million tax equity commitment from Wells Fargo for the Horizon Solar Facility located in Texas. Leeward said that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) served as the green loan structuring […] Read more
Global Solar Developer Lightsource BP Marks Entry into German Market Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Global solar developer Lightsource BP has put a new local team in place in Berlin. With this, the solar developer has forayed into the German market. With its entry into Germany, the firm has expanded its European presence to ten countries. Germany has set itself the ambition of 215 GW of solar by 2030. Currently, […] Read more
Navisun Secures $235 Million to Fuel Solar Projects’ Growth Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Manhattan-based solar energy player Navisun LLC has announced that it has secured up to $235 million in debt financing through two facilities. Navisun is a solar independent power producer that co-develops, acquires, owns, and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar and storage projects. Navisun said that the financing will support its growth strategy, allowing it […] Read more
Himachal Pradesh Power Corp Invites Bids for Supply of 32 MW Solar Power Project Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has invited bids for the design, supply, construction and erection, testing, commissioning and operation and maintenance for 8 years of 32 MW (AC) solar power project at Pekhubella, Una, Himachal Pradesh. The EMD is Rs 3.70 cr. The document fee is Rs 15,000. The last date for submission of […] Read more
