EnBW Launches Green Bonds Worth €1 bn to Fund Clean Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy EnBW has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), a publicly-traded electric utility company headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, has launched its first two green hybrid bonds on the capital markets with a total issue size of €1 billion. Making […] Read more
EBRD Grants €149 Million Loan to Upgrade Ukraine’s Transmission Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan for the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced that it will provide a €149 Million Loan to support the upgrade of Ukraine’s transmission network. The investment will help Ukrenergo upgrade […] Read more
Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Still Major Roadblocks for Wind Projects: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Even as amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure remain major roadblocks Even as the amendments have been made to bidding guidelines for wind projects in India, land acquisition and evacuation infrastructure will continue to remain major impediments for timely completion of such projects, according to a report. […] Read more
DERC Announces Reduced Tariff for Consumers, EV Charging Stations Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Delhi’s power regulator DERC has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi’s power regulator, Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) has announced the new electricity tariff for 2019-20, significantly bringing down fixed charges while raising energy charges. Delhi Electricity Regularity Commission (DERC) chairman Justice (retired) S S […] Read more
Energy Storage to Grow 122-Fold Over Next 2 Decades: Report Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2019 by Saurenergy Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040 Energy storage installations around the world will grow exponentially, from a modest 9GW/17GWh deployed as of 2018 to 1,095GW/2,850GWh by 2040, according to the latest forecast from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The 122-fold boom […] Read more
Azure Power Gets LoA for 300 MW Project in SECI Auction Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy The company is also expected to sign a 25-year agreement with SECI to supply power at a tariff of Rs 2.54 (U.S. 3.7 cents) per kWh. Azure Power, one of the country’s largest solar power developers and operators, has won 300 MW of an Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) solar power project in a Solar […] Read more
Tesla Introduces New Battery for Utility Scale Energy Storage Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy To match global demand for massive battery storage projects, Tesla has designed a new battery product specifically for utility-scale projects: Megapack. Two years ago, Tesla built and installed the world’s largest lithium-ion battery in Hornsdale, South Australia using Tesla Powerpack batteries. Since then, the facility saved nearly USD 40 million in its first year alone and helped […] Read more
India to Extend $100 mn Aid to Benin to Meet Sustainable Development Goals Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy India has offered financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help the West African country meet its Sustainable Development Goals. India has offered concessional financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help the West African country meet its Sustainable Development Goals. President Ram Nath Kovind is currently on the […] Read more
Will Enthusiasm for E-Buses Keep up With Announcements in India? Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy In the past few months, state and city authorities across India have been announcing plans to induct electric buses. Till last count, the number had reached close to 8500 buses. Is this for real? Kerala, a state not exactly known for its manufacturing prowess, has a stated goal to ‘manufacture’ 3000 electric buses under the […] Read more
