REC Raises $500 Mn Through Green Bonds Updated On Mon, Sep 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy REC Limited, a state-owned infrastructure company has raised $500 million through 5-year green bonds as part of its $10 billion Global Medium-Term Program. REC plans to use these funds to finance eligible green energy projects that qualify under its green finance framework. REC a ‘Maharatna’ company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
BMC Solicits Bids for Rs 90 cr Loan for Multiple Renewable Energy Projects Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy Bhopal Municipal Corporation has issued a tender to invite loans for the installation of 20 MW solar projects (Phase I), 21 MW solar projects (Phase II), 15 MW wind energy projects and 1 MW rooftop solar projects. The bids are invited from nationalized banks, private banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies for long-tenure term […] Read more
Canadian Solar Renews EUR 100 Million Note Program Updated On Tue, Feb 28th, 2023 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar Inc. has announced that Canadian Solar EMEA Capital Markets, its wholly-owned subsidiary in Spain, has registered its EUR 100 million medium term note program in the MARF (a Spanish multilateral trading facility). Canadian Solar said that any payment under the notes issued under the note program will be guaranteed by the company. The […] Read more
India’s Green Bond Market at Just 3.8 % of Overall Domestic Corporate Bond Market Updated On Mon, Feb 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy The green bond market in the country accounts for only 3.8 % of all outstanding corporate bonds exceeding USD 500 billion, say market reports. As per media reports, Fitch Ratings said that as of January 2023, GSSS (Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-linked Debt) bonds accounted for USD 20 billion or 3.8 % of the country’s […] Read more
Economic Survey 2022-23: India a Hotspot for Investment in Renewables & Other Observations Updated On Wed, Feb 1st, 2023 by Saurenergy The Economic Survey 2022-2023 has made some important observations about the trajectory of renewable energy sector and transition to clean energy sources. Here are some key observations- Inching towards installed capacity from clean sources The Economic Survey notes that India has already achieved the feat of having 40 per cent of installed electric capacity from […] Read more
What Are Climate Bonds? Updated On Wed, Sep 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates, limiting the global temperature increase to 2 degree Celsius, the goal of the Paris Agreement, will require about $3 trillion of investment every year to 2050. Raising such huge investments is a challenge. To tackle it, governments and corporations are increasingly turning to Climate […] Read more
Avaada Issues Largest Tranche of AAA Rated Green Bonds for $192 Million Updated On Wed, Mar 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Avaada Energy, India’s leading solar project developer, today announced that it is raising green bonds for INR 1440 Cr (USD 192 million) in the Indian capital market at 6.75% making it India’s largest AAA rated Green Bond by any renewable energy developer. The bonds are certified by Climate Bonds Standard Board of the Climate Bonds […] Read more
Budget 2022. Keep Up The Good Work, Says FM To RE Sector Updated On Tue, Feb 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy In her shortest budget speech till date in four years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stuck to the big picture, leaving the fine details of the budget to be understood later. It would be safe to say that with key reform measures still in the pipeline, such as the Electricity (Amendment Bill) Bill, we might see […] Read more
