Evolution II Fund Closes ZAR100 Mn Investment Targeting C&I Solar Rooftop Market in Africa Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The investment will be used to finance rooftop solar projects for commercial and industrial consumers. Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm that specialises in the clean energy sector, has closed a ZAR100 ($7.47) million investment facility by its Evolution II Fund into Commercial Energy SA – an affiliate of SolarAfrica. Commercial Energy SA offers […] Read more
Aurora Solar Raises $20 Mn to Scale Solar Software Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy This financing signals a high-growth phase for Aurora, as the company expands its product functionality to further streamline solar installers’ processes. San Fransisco startup, Aurora Solar, one of the leading software platforms for distributed solar, has raised $20 million in a Series A round, led by Energize Ventures. S28 Capital also joins existing investor, Pear, in the round. “We see a […] Read more
ReneSola Secures Financing for Hungary and Poland Projects Updated On Tue, Feb 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy Eiffel Energy Transition Fund will finance ReneSola’s 41.3 MW project in Hungary and 55 MW projects in Poland in the amount of Euro 13,428,000. ReneSola Ltd., a leading fully integrated solar project developer, has entered into a bridge financing agreement with Eiffel Energy Transition Fund for its photovoltaic projects in Hungary and Poland. Xianshou Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReneSola, said, […] Read more
Tata Power’s Renewable Biz Shines in Q3 FY19; Now Brings Rooftop Offer to Cochin Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy During the quarter, its consolidated revenue rose by 16 percent at Rs 7,571 crore as compared to Rs 6,506 crore last year. Country’s one of the leading integrated power company, Tata Power’s renewable energy business showed impressive growth during the October-December quarter of FY19 as its consolidated EBITDA grew by 9 per cent to Rs […] Read more
AfDB Approves $25 Mn Fund For Renewable Energy Projects in Africa Updated On Wed, Jan 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Fund’s strategy is to prioritize projects with a clear timeline to financial close, with emphasis on de-risking early stage greenfield projects. The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an equity investment of up to $25 million in ARCH Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARPF), a US$ 250 million private equity fund for renewable energy […] Read more
Rooftop Solutions Provider ZunRoof Raises Third Round of Angel Funding Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Cleantech startup Zunroof has raised its third round of angel funding, looking to double its business in 2019. Gurgaon-based Rooftop Solar solutions provider Zunroof has announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in its third round of angel funding from Livspace founder Ramakant Sharma and Arun Diaz of IntelleGrow, along with lead investors off […] Read more
UKCI Pledges to Invest R500 Million for Renewable Projects in Africa Updated On Wed, Jan 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy UK Climate Investments (“UKCI”) today announced a planned R500 million (£28 million) cornerstone investment in a dedicated African renewable energy yieldco, Revego Africa Energy Limited. The U.K. Climate Investments (UKCI) has announced that it will invest 500 million Rand (Rs 250 crore) in Revego Africa Energy Limited, an investment vehicle dedicated to renewable energy projects in […] Read more
EBRD Devoted 36% to Green Financing in 2018 Updated On Sat, Jan 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy It is well on the way to meeting a target of dedicating 40 per cent share of investments to the green economy by 2020. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has devoted 36 per cent of its total investments to the green economy in 2018. The bank said in a statement that, it […] Read more
Adani to Invest Rs 55k Cr in Gujarat including Solar Projects Updated On Sat, Jan 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, this will lead to creation of over 50,000 new direct and indirect jobs in the state. Billionaire Gautam Adani has announced over Rs 55,000 crore investment in next five years in a clutch of projects in Gujarat including the world’s largest solar park, a copper plant, a cement unit, and a lithium battery manufacturing complex. Speaking at the […] Read more
