Clean Energy Investments in 2018 Exceed $300 Bn with Decline in Solar Commitments: BNEF Updated On Fri, Jan 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Even with PV additions crossing the 100 GW mark for the first time, Solar commitments declined 24 percent ($ value) in 2018. According to figures issued by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF), Global clean energy investment totaled $332.1 billion in 2018, marking the fifth consecutive year that investments crossed the $300 billion mark. However, investments in […] Read more
Pranav R Mehta Becomes the First Indian to Head Global Solar Council, Headquartered in Washington DC Updated On Wed, Jan 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Shri Pranav R Mehta, Chairman, Global Solar Council, addressing a Press Conference at Press Club of India on 7th Jan, 2019 about Global Solar Council and its activities A visionary in the field of Solar Energy and the chairman of National Solar Energy Federation, Shri Pranav R Mehta, has taken over as the president of […] Read more
EBRD Lends 5.9 Mn Euros for 15 GW Macedonian Solar Plant Updated On Mon, Jan 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Since the new solar plant is located at the site of an exhausted lignite coal mine it will also support ELEM’s efforts to rehabilitate the 26 hectare mine site. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending 5.9 million euros to ELEM, Macedonian state-owned electricity company, to build the first large-scale solar power […] Read more
Oakridge Energy Raises Line of Credit for Residential Rooftop Solar Updated On Fri, Jan 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Oakridge will use this money to offer payment plans to home owners who install solar rooftop plants with easy repayment options. One of North India’s leading residential rooftop solar companies, Oakridge Energy has raised the first line of credit from the Indian arm of Dutch social impact investor Oikocredit. The credit has been provided for […] Read more
Tata Cleantech Capital Raises Rs 180 Cr via Green Bond Updated On Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Further, the bonds have been rated CRISIL AAA/ Stable and the proceeds of the bond will be exclusively applied to finance eligible green projects. Tata Cleantech Capital Ltd, a joint venture between Tata Capital and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has raised Rs 180 crore through its maiden green bond for 5 years from FMO […] Read more
Rays Power Infra Raises Rs 200 Cr from DMI Finance Updated On Fri, Dec 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy The capital will be predominantly used to strengthen the company’s presence in the country and to develop ground mounted solar power projects. Mumbai-based solar power developer Rays Power Infra announced that it has successfully raised Rs 200 crore in debt and equity financing in the first round from DMI Finance. The capital will be predominantly […] Read more
Renewable Purchase Obligations Should be Strictly Enforced: NITI Aayog Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document outlines a slew of measures to reform the energy sector of the country. NITI Aayog recently published its latest strategy document ‘Strategy for New India @75’ in which it has recommended that renewable purchase obligations should be strictly enforced. Launched by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the document […] Read more
Wintery Breath Clouding The Sunny Solar Sky! Updated On Wed, Dec 19th, 2018 by Saurenergy Winter has already approached and the month of December is also knocking our doors. Before we plan for Christmas and New Year holidays, I reckon, this is the perfect time to look back on the past one year journey of our solar industry and do some analysis on it. This New Year not only brews […] Read more
d.light Raises $41 million from Consortium Updated On Tue, Dec 18th, 2018 by Saurenergy The equity financing was raised by d.light from a Consortium led by Inspired Evolution, an Africa-focused investment advisory firm. d.light, a distributed solar provider has announced that it has secured a funding of $41 million to finance its solar and appliances business. The equity financing was raised from a Consortium led by Inspired Evolution, an […] Read more
