Canadian Solar Closes Japan Green Infrastructure Fund at $208 Mn Updated On Thu, Feb 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund securing USD 208 million of committed capital Canadian Solar has announced the successful close of the Japan Green Infrastructure Fund (JGIF). Canadian Solar will partner with Macquarie Advisory & Capital Solutions (Macquarie), the advisory and capital markets arm of the Macquarie Group. Macquarie […] Read more
ISA’s Special Assembly Elects Dr. Ajay Mathur As New Director General Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has announced Dr. Ajay Mathur as its new Director General following his election at the first special assembly, which was held virtually. A confederacy of 73 member countries, ISA was established in late 2015 to facilitate the demand for and use of safe, sustainable, and affordable solar energy for all. […] Read more
Lightsource bp Acquires 845 MW Solar Portfolio in Spain Updated On Tue, Feb 16th, 2021 by Saurenergy Lightsource bp has announced the acquisition of an 845 MW solar portfolio in Spain from Iberia Solar Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has announced the acquisition of an 845 megawatt (MW) solar portfolio in Spain from Iberia Solar, a local solar developer and part of the […] Read more
MYSUN+ to Provide Solar Solutions to C&I Clients on RESCO Mode Updated On Mon, Feb 15th, 2021 by Saurenergy MYSUN’s new venture ‘MYSUN+’ will provide solar solutions to large C&I customers on a built, own, operate and transfer (BOOT) or RESCO model. With an aim to consolidate and service its large and rapidly growing customer base, MYSUN’s new venture ‘MYSUN+’ will provide solar energy solutions to large corporate, industrial and commercial establishments on a […] Read more
4789 MW RE Capacity Sanctioned Under Component A of KUSUM Scheme Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the KUSUM scheme 4789 MW of RE capacity has been sanctioned across farms in India, so far. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh has detailed that under Component-A of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme 4789 MW […] Read more
Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Director, Finance/Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Director-General and lead a team of three (3) professional and several administrative staff members. The Director with be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Resource Mobilization and fund-raising services, as well as the budget management, for the organization. The ISA proposes to engage […] Read more
IFC to Support India’s Continuum in First Green Bond Offering in Singapore Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy IFC has subscribed to 10 percent of Continuum Green Energy’s first green bond, which listed on the Singapore stock exchange on February 10. One of India’s leading renewable energy developers has tapped the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to anchor its first green bond, helping the country achieve its ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and […] Read more
KKR’s Indian Renewable Venture ‘Virescent’ Assigned ‘AAA’ Rating by CRISIL Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy VRET the InvIT proposed by KKR-backed Indian RE platform Virescent Infrastructure has received a ‘AAA/Stable’ provisional rating from CRISIL Virescent Renewable Energy Trust (VRET), the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) proposed to be launched by KKR-backed Indian renewable energy platform Virescent Infrastructure, has received a ‘AAA/Stable’ provisional rating for its bank loan facilities from CRISIL, an […] Read more
The 2021 Roadmap For Solar Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy With Budget 2021 finally behind us, India’s renewable energy sector, particularly solar has to reckon with a new reality finally. The renewable energy sector, especially solar, will have the government’s ear, but don’t expect any major moves anytime soon, as the government grapples with broader issues across the economy. Solar at least has the comfort […] Read more