ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India Updated On Wed, Jul 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $240.5 million in loans to finance rooftop solar systems in India that will help the government expand energy access using renewable energy. The financing will support tranches 2 and 3 of the Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) Solar Rooftop Investment Program approved by ADB in 2016. The program was restructured in […] Read more
ADB Commits $2.6 Billion In Sovereign Lending to India Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) which supports projects in developing member countries committed $2.6 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2023 for projects related to urban development, supporting industrial corridor development, promoting power sector reforms, support horticulture, and enhance connectivity. ADB also extended $23.53 million in technical assistance and $4.1 million in grants under […] Read more
ADB Approves $148.5mn To Boost RE, Power Distribution In Sikkim Updated On Fri, May 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $148.5 million loan to help strengthen, modernize, and climate-proof distribution systems to enhance the reliability, quality, and resilience of electricity supply in Sikkim, India. The scope of work also includes boosting renewable energy systems. Philippines-headquartered ADB will help develop a financial sustainability strategy and a plan to […] Read more
Renewables Can Bring Down Singapore’s Gas Dependency To 61%: EMBER Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy A recent report from energy think tank EMBER said that Singapore’s heavy reliance on gas-based electricity could be cut down with the expected rise of renewables in the country. The report said that based on its calculations, the share of electricity from gas would drop from 92% in 2022 to 61% by 2035. This was […] Read more
Climate Finance Still A Challenge For Developing Countries Amid RE Push Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Amid fears of worsening impacts of climate change and the push towards renewable energy, financing for the transition to greener energy sources remains the pivotal issue. A report by the World Bank that focused on developing countries emphasised that energy transition there will require ‘unprecedented transformation of the power sector infrastructure’. Along with that, it […] Read more
IEA Forecasts 40% Drop In Battery Storage Costs By 2030 Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Energy Agency’s (IEA) recent report on the use of batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage installations has shown that developer costs of batteries will decline by 40% by 2030. The report was prepared after studying the use of solar PV plus batteries and found the total upfront costs of utility-scale battery storage […] Read more
India To Have 122GW Installed Wind Capacity By 2032: GWEC Report Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy India is expected to more than double its onshore wind and solar PV capacity by 2028 and achieve its milestone of 50% non-fossil fuel generation before 2030, according to the Global Wind Report by the Global Wind Energy Council. As far as wind energy is concerned, the GWEC report shed light on the country’s wind […] Read more
ADB Issues its Largest Local Currency Green Bond in Indian Rupees Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 12.5 billion Indian rupees (about $150 million) through its largest local currency green bond issue to date. The issue is structured as a 4-year currency-linked bond, with a bullet repayment at maturity and carrying a fixed interest rate of 6.72% per year, ADB said in a media release […] Read more
Singapore’s Nexif Ratch Energy Appoints Cyril Dissescou CEO Updated On Thu, Jan 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (“Nexif Ratch Energy”), a leading owner/operator and developer of clean-energy power projects in the Asia Pacific region, has announced the appointment of Cyril Dissescou as its Chief Executive Officer. Cyril takes over from Matthew Bartley who stepped in as interim CEO to establish Nexif Ratch Energy during its first […] Read more
