World Bank and AFD to launch Global Solar Risk Mitigation Initiative Updated On Wed, Dec 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The SRMI is an integrated approach aimed it tackling policy, technical and financial issues, which are associated with scaling up solar energy initiatives. Keeping in line with international Solar Alliance’s ambition of promoting solar energy among member states, the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) are developing a joint Global Solar Risk Mitigation […] Read more
World Bank Lauds India’s Renewable Energy Push Updated On Tue, Dec 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy “Many of the world’s largest energy-consuming countries significantly improved their renewable energy regulations since 2010”, the report mentioned. World Bank in its latest report Regulatory Indicators for Sustainable Energy (RISE) 2018 praised India’s efforts and its success in renewable energy actions and policy support helping drive down the cost of renewable energy in the country. […] Read more
World Bank signs agreement with Jharkhand and Central government for a $310 million loan Updated On Tue, Nov 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project will help build new power transmission infrastructure To provide affordable, reliable and 24×7 electricity to the citizens of Jharkhand, the state and the central government have signed an agreement with the World Bank for a loan of $310 million. The Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project will help build new […] Read more
EESL & World Bank to Organise INSPIRE 2018 for Promoting Innovation in Energy Efficiency Updated On Tue, Nov 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint-venture of PSUs under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, and the World Bank are organising the third edition of the three-day International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE-2018) from 11th to 13th November in New Delhi. The three-day conference will be held in collaboration with […] Read more
AFRICA: World Bank invests in batteries to boost solar energy Updated On Sat, Oct 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The World Bank has decided to invest $1 billion for energy storage in Africa. The objective is to support the production of batteries to stimulate the production of solar energy. Africa is increasingly relying on solar energy to increase the rate of access to electricity for its population. Intermittence is the main disadvantage of the […] Read more
World Bank Commits $1 Bn for Battery Storage to Bolster Renewables Globally Updated On Fri, Sep 28th, 2018 by Saurenergy Also, the program aims to finance 17.5 GWh of battery storage by 2025 – more than triple the 4-5 GWh currently installed in all developing countries. The World Bank Group has committed to investment USD 1 billion for a new global program to ramp up investments in battery storage for energy systems in developing and […] Read more
World Bank Okays $250 Mn for Rajasthan’s Electricity Distribution Sector Reforms Updated On Tue, Jul 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy This is the second loan for Rajasthan in the series of two operations planned for a comprehensive turnaround of the state’s electricity distribution sector. It’s first loan was closed in March 2017. The World Bank has approved USD 250 million development policy loan (DPL) aiming to help Rajasthan government in improving the performance of its electricity distribution […] Read more
Bangladesh, World Bank Ink $55 Mn Pact to Expand Renewable Energy Usage in Rural Areas Updated On Thu, May 31st, 2018 by Saurenergy The additional financing to the Second Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development (RERED II) Project will install 1,000 solar irrigation pumps, 30 solar mini-grids, and about 4 million improved cookstoves in rural areas. In order to expand renewable energy usage in rural areas, the Bangladesh government has inked a USD 55 million financing pact with the World […] Read more
World Bank Approves $300 Mn to Scale Up India’s Energy Efficiency Program Updated On Sat, May 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy The program will be implemented by the EESL, to help scale up the deployment of energy saving measures in residential as well as public sectors, strengthen EESL’s institutional capacity, and enhance its access to commercial financing. The World Bank has approved a USD 220 million loan and an USD 80 million guarantee for the country’s energy efficiency […] Read more
