Juniper Green Energy Raises $1bn In Debt Financing Updated On Mon, Feb 10th, 2025 by Saurenergy Renewable energy developer Juniper Green Energy has successfully secured US$1 billion in phased debt financing over the past few months from leading financial institutions, including Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), DBS Bank, HSBC Bank, and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA). This funding will support the growth and development of Juniper Green Energy […] Read more
Shriram Finance Consolidates Its Green Finance Business Updated On Fri, Dec 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy Shriram Finance Limited (Shriram Finance), the flagship company of the Shriram Group has announced consolidating all its green financing initiatives under Shriram Green Finance. These financing services will be dedicated to funding initiatives beyond electric vehicles. With this step, the firm has planned to diversify its funding portfolio. Shriram Green Finance consolidates the green finance […] Read more
SECI Seeks Proposal To Finance 300 MW Solar Project In Andhra Updated On Thu, Dec 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has now sought proposals from banks and financial institutions. The government entity plans to use this financing to fund its upcoming 300 MW solar project at Ramagiri in Andhra Pradesh. The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has planned to procure a Rs 1000 crore term loan for this. […] Read more
COP29 Needs Clear Roadmap To Spur Lending For RE Projects: IEEFA Updated On Fri, Nov 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy At the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Baku, dubbed the “climate finance COP”, representatives of different countries should deliver key decisions to design policies and regulations and offer institutional support that encourages banks to lend more to the renewable energy sector, a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) states. The […] Read more
India’s Solar Journey: 5 Speed Breakers on the Journey to 100 GW and Beyond Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy India has enormous solar potential due to its geographical conditions. The country’s total solar energy capacity recently surpassed 85 Gigawatts (GW), which is about 11 percent of its total solar potential of 748 GW, as assessed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). Ironically, the country had set a target of 100 GW of […] Read more
IREDA To Establish Subsidiary For Retail Finance Updated On Wed, Feb 21st, 2024 by Saurenergy In a clear sign of its determination to go it alone if required for achieving solar rooftop targets, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), Pradip Kumar Das has confirmed IREDA’s plans for establishing a subsidiary to cater to retail projects encompassing Rooftop Solar, PM-KUSUM, Electric Vehicles, and other […] Read more
Solar Finance Startup Metafin Gets $5 Million Funding Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Metafin, a leading cleantech-focused NBFC, has successfully raised $5 million in equity funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and Varanium Capital. This investment backs Metafin’s approach to accelerating rooftop solar adoption and financing in rural India. Metafin plans to utilize funds to expand across states, grow its loan book, enhance its technology and IoT stack, […] Read more
Top 5 Implications of India’s New Rooftop Solar Scheme Updated On Mon, Jan 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy PM Modi’s announcement of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana, has energised industry, with hopes high for a massive impetus to rooftop solar from the scheme. From more funding and subsidies, to opportunities and jobs, the scheme holds potential to be a real gamechanger. We list the top 5 ways it will change the solar landscape in India. […] Read more
Ecofy Secures INR 900 MN From Dutch Development Bank, FMO Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ecofy, an Indian green-only Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that provides climate finance to Indian consumer and small business sector, secured an investment of INR 900 Mn from Dutch bank, FMO. It received the loan from the Dutch Entrepreneurial development bank, leveraging FMO’s AAA rating and global credibility. Ecofy plans to grow its loan book, enable […] Read more
