Fourth Partner Energy Secures $275 Mn Investment From IFC Consortium Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Finance Corporation (IFC), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and DEG today made a $275 Mn investment into Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL). IFC is a global impact investor and DEG is a German investment and development company. The consortium’s investment will infuse capital to fund FPEL’s business expansion plans which include a target portfolio of 3.5 […] Read more
ADB To Support Electric Transport Connectivity For Nagpur Metro Updated On Wed, Jul 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to expand metro rail corridors and improve transport connectivity in Nagpur, India. This includes its support for boosting the electric mobility to ensure connectivity to the metro stations in the city in Maharashtra. “ADB will support the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) […] Read more
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
Sri Lanka Gets First ADB Backed Agrivoltaics Project Updated On Fri, Jul 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Sri Lanka’s first Agrivoltaic demonstration project has been formally inaugurated earlier this week. The 85 kWp project, backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), working with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) under the Ministry of Power and Energy (MOPE), the Tea Smallholders Development Authority (TSHDA) under the Ministry of Plantation Industries (MOPI), the […] Read more
ADB Commits $2.6 Billion In Sovereign Lending to India Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) which supports projects in developing member countries committed $2.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2023 for projects related to urban development, supporting industrial corridor development, promoting power sector reforms, support horticulture, and enhance connectivity. ADB also extended $23.53 million in technical assistance and $4.1 million in grants under […] Read more
ADB Extends $8 Mn Funds For Mini-Grid Pilot Program In Africa Updated On Thu, May 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved $8 million to support the rollout of a pioneering pilot mini-grid program with potential Africa-wide benefits. The funding is provided by the Bank-managed Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). This fund is provided in the form of concessional loans, grants, and risk mitigation, and plans […] Read more
ADB Approves $148.5mn To Boost RE, Power Distribution In Sikkim Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $148.5 million loan to help strengthen, modernize, and climate-proof distribution systems to enhance the reliability, quality, and resilience of electricity supply in Sikkim, India. The scope of work also includes boosting renewable energy systems. Philippines-headquartered ADB will help develop a financial sustainability strategy and a plan to […] Read more
Climate Finance Still A Challenge For Developing Countries Amid RE Push Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid fears of worsening impacts of climate change and the push towards renewable energy, financing for the transition to greener energy sources remains the pivotal issue. A report by the World Bank that focused on developing countries emphasised that energy transition there will require ‘unprecedented transformation of the power sector infrastructure’. Along with that, it […] Read more
ADB Issues its Largest Local Currency Green Bond in Indian Rupees Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 12.5 billion Indian rupees (about $150 million) through its largest local currency green bond issue to date. The issue is structured as a 4-year currency-linked bond, with a bullet repayment at maturity and carrying a fixed interest rate of 6.72% per year, ADB said in a media release […] Read more
