BII, Symbiotics Launch Second Green Basket Bond Across Asia, Africa Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy British International Investment (BII), a UK-based development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor committed $75 million to the second ‘green basket bond’ arranged by Symbiotics Investments, a financial lender. The green lending program is expected to increase financing to small-scale green projects across Africa and South and South-East Asia through MSME lenders. This project particularly […] Read more
BluPine Energy Signs PPA with APL Apollo Group For 61.65 MW Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jun 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy BluPine Energy, established in India by global infrastructure investor Actis, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with APL Apollo Building Products (a wholly owned subsidiary of APL Apollo Tubes Limited), India’s largest structural steel tubes & pipes manufacturing company. The pact was signed for the establishment of a 61.65 MW solar […] 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
Husk Power Secures $4 Million In Debt Financing From ElectriFI Updated On Mon, Apr 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy In a joint announcement today, Husk Power Systems and ElectriFI announced collaborating with each other to boost the growth of renewable energy in rural India. Husk Power is a decentralized solar-hybrid mini-grid solution provider. ElectriFI is an EU-funded impact investment facility managed by EDFI Management Company. The firms today confirmed Husk’s securing of an additional […] Read more
Rajasthan Biggest Beneficiary Of Renewable Energy Lending: Report Updated On Mon, Dec 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by Climate Trends and the Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA) on the financing of coal and renewable projects claimed that Rajasthan remained the largest beneficiary of renewable energy lending in the country. The study assessed 68 project finance loans across 11 coal and renewable energy projects in India that reached financial closure […] Read more
Lack Of Climate Finance Hindering Global Renewable Deployment: IRENA Updated On Wed, Dec 6th, 2023 by Saurenergy The recent report on energy transition and climate finance released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) underscores the pivotal role of the energy sector in reducing emissions, particularly in light of the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) targets. The study reveals that 90% of participating parties have identified renewable energy generation as a key […] Read more
To Triple RE Capacity, India Needs 448GW Of Solar Power By 2030: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 29th, 2023 by Saurenergy A latest report by global think tank Ember said that plan to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030 in India, would require an additional financing of $293 billion. The analysis finds that India’s 14th National Electricity Plan (NEP14) put the country on track to more than triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030. But […] Read more
Solar Startup Ellipsol Raises Rs 2.5 cr Seed Funding Updated On Tue, Sep 5th, 2023 by Saurenergy Ellipsol, a next-generation solar company developing path-breaking solar energy solutions, has raised rupees 2.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Capital A. The funding round also saw the participation of the Grand Anicut Fund. Other individuals also contributed to the funding round. Ellipsol’s site, that is yet to open formally, promises 2X the […] Read more
$12 Mn Investment Closed by Reliance & Others in California’s Perovskite Solar Firm Caelux Updated On Wed, Aug 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy California-based firm, Caelux, which employs perovskite technology for solar energy, has pocketed $12M in Series A3 funding. The said round raised the cumulative amount to $23 million. The round augmented the cumulative amount to $23M. The investment round was led by Temasek and also saw participation from Reliance New Energy Limited, Khosla Ventures, Mitsui Fudosan, […] Read more