Power Min Proposal For Phasedown of Thermal To Allow for 30 GW of Renewables Could face States Roadblock Updated On Tue, May 31st, 2022 by Saurenergy In its latest initiative to support renewables growth and allow for an orderly exit from thermal power, India’s power ministry has proposed a phasedown of 58,000 million units of thermal generation across 81 thermal power stations spread across the central, state and private sectors. The idea is to allow such a phased reduction to allow […] Read more
80 MW Al Jomaih solar project in Gujarat bags ₹4 B loan from ADB Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy The 80 MW AJ Solar Power Project, situated in Gujarat, has been granted a Rs 4,063 million loan by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for environmentally sustainable growth and inclusive economic progress. The project is being sponsored by Al Jomaih Energy and Water Company, which emerged as a winner in the 500 MW solar auction […] Read more
ADB Supports India’s Covid-19 Response Through Record Annual Lending Updated On Mon, May 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that it had committed $3.92 billion in sovereign loans for 13 projects to India in 2020, including $1.8 billion in projects to support the Government of India’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response. This is ADB’s highest-ever annual lending commitment to India since the start of its lending operations […] Read more
ADB to End Fossil Fuel Financing, No Timeline Committed Updated On Tue, May 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Friday that it will not finance coal mining or oil and natural gas activities in the future, as a result of a draft energy policy supporting low carbon transition in Asia and the Pacific. Set up in the early 1960s and headquartered in Manila, the ADB has since channelled […] Read more
Improving Economic Opportunities in Cities can Build Sustainable Futures: ADB Updated On Wed, May 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new book released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stated that improving the quality of life, and social and economic opportunities in Asia’s fast-growing cities are instrumental in fulfilling their potential as engines of economic prosperity and hubs for sustainability. ‘Creating Livable Asian Cities’ examines the region’s urbanization challenges and presents solutions across […] Read more
ADB & Japan’s METI to Promote Clean Energy in Southeast Asia Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy ADB and Japan’s METI have signed a MOC to enhance their joint efforts to promote clean energy in Southeast Asia. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) to enhance their joint efforts to promote clean energy in Southeast Asia. The cooperation […] Read more
ADB Approves $231 Mn Loan to Increase Clean Energy Supply in Assam Updated On Mon, Jan 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $231 million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in Central Assam, India. This loan is the third and largest tranche of the $300 million Assam Power Sector Investment Program approved by ADB in 2014. The project has so far upgraded the 70-megawatt (MW) […] Read more
EESL Tenders for 500 Electric Vehicles Under ADB Financing Updated On Thu, Dec 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy EESL has tendered under financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the procurement of 500 electric vehicles (EVs). The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible vendors for the procurement of 500 electric vehicles (EVs). The vehicles will be procured in two categories: the first lot will […] Read more
