2020 Could Be Africa’s Arrival As A Solar Market With Size Updated On Mon, Dec 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy After a long wait, 2020 could well mark a decisive shift in the energy availability graph for countries in Africa, as multiple approaches and tactics finally make a case for a stronger push. For long, Africa has suffered from the world’s lowest electrification rate. Figures from 2017 state that Its power consumption per capita is […] Read more
IFC Invests in BT Leasing to Boost Sustainable Energy Finance in Romania Updated On Tue, Dec 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing to increase access to finance for SMEs and sustainable energy projects in Romania The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing EUR 18.5 million in financing to BT Leasing Transilvania to increase access to finance for small and […] Read more
India Needs Over Rs 4 Lakh Crore to Achieve 175 GW Renewable Target Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy RK Singh has said that India will need an investment of approximately Rs 4 lakh crore to achieve the balance target of its 175 GW renewable target. Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power, RK Singh has said that India will need an investment in the region of approximately Rs 4 lakh […] Read more
Green Buildings to Offer $24.7 Trillion Investment Opportunity in Emerging Markets Updated On Fri, Dec 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Investors should tap into the enormous potential in green buildings, as by 2030 it will offer a USD 24.7 trillion investment opportunity in emerging markets A new report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, highlights how investors can tap into the enormous potential in green buildings. The report, […] Read more
Could Solar Energy power Indian homes for free? Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy Imagine running all your electricity-hungry home appliances and devices at home as much as you want and paying zero or near-zero electricity bill. This is already an accepted way of life for many people in Germany, a handful of American states, and a few other countries around the world where electricity tariffs have not just […] Read more
ADB Provides $250 mn to EESL to Expand Energy Efficiency Investments in India Updated On Thu, Nov 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy ADB has approved a loan of USD 250 million as part of an assistance package to EESL to expand energy efficiency investments in India. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of USD 250 million as part of an assistance package to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a public sector energy service company, […] Read more
IFC Eclipses $10 bn in Climate Finance Investments Since 2006 Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has surpassed USD 10 billion in climate finance investments in financial institutions in emerging markets since 2006. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it has surpassed USD 10 billion in climate finance investments in financial institutions in emerging markets since 2006, a milestone that reflects the Corporation’s commitment to […] Read more
IFC, NADB Provide $200 mn Loan for Solar Project in Mexico Updated On Thu, Nov 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC and NADB will provide USD 200 million in green loans to IEnova, to finance four solar power plants with a total capacity of 376 MW across Mexico. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the North American Development Bank (NADB) will provide USD 200 million in green loans […] Read more
Need Collaborative Approach to Building Future-Ready Energy Efficient Ecosystem Updated On Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 by Saurenergy INSPIRE 2019 featured some ways to harness technology to make the next generation of urban and rural spaces resilient, inclusive, and energy-efficient. The two-day International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2019) concluded in Mumbai and featured some of the most prominent leaders and experts discussing ways to harness technology to […] Read more