Cabinet Approves Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for Renewable Energy Updated On Thu, May 25th, 2017 by Saurenergy MNRE will raise the bonds through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency, and the funds will be used for approved programmes/schemes for solar park, green energy corridor, generation-based incentives and more. The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to Raising of Bonds of Rs. 2360 crores for […] Read more
Azure Completes Rs 2400 cr Refinancing Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Azure Power Global Limited, has announced the successful completion of its ₹24 billion refinancing transaction, structured as an INR Term Loan underwritten solely by REC Limited. Following this transaction, the company has successfully prepaid its Green Bonds, originally issued in 2019 for $350 million and backed by 10 solar projects commissioned between 2016 and 2019. […] Read more
IFC Partners, Axis Bank Partner To Provide $500 Mn Loan In India Updated On Tue, Oct 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy The International Finance Corporation (IFC), is making its first blue investment in India in partnership with Axis Bank. IFC entered this partnership with the private sector banks in India to provide a $500 million loan. This initiative also supports the company’s plan to develop a blue finance market and scale up financing of green projects […] Read more
Vivriti Capital Gets $25 Mn From ADB For Climate Finance Projects Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently shared its plans to invest $25 million in a certified climate bond issue by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL). This bond is being certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative to enhance access to climate finance for financially underserved enterprises, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), mid-market corporates, and retail […] Read more
5 Key Points for India on the Road to 300 GW Solar by 2030 Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy India missed its 2022 goal of achieving 100 GW of installed solar capacity. The fact that this target is still unmet highlights the need for significant efforts to overcome various challenges if the country is to realize its vast solar potential. This is even more important considering last year’s government resolution of adding 50 GW […] Read more
Top 5 Reasons Why Firms That Fail The ESG Test Will Be In Trouble By 2030 Updated On Tue, Jun 11th, 2024 by Saurenergy In the current corporate scenario, the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) into every business ecosystem has become extremely important. Following the Kyoto Protocol which was adopted in December 1997 and came into force on 16 February 2005, nearly 200 parties across the world have committed to emission reduction. With increasing consciousness about our […] Read more
Azure Power Announces Suspension of SEC Reporting Obligations Updated On Fri, Apr 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Renewable energy developer Azure Power Global Limited, which has most of it’s portfolio kf projects in India, has confirmed that the Company’s US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reporting obligations under Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act), were suspended on April 1, 2024. On October 31, 2023, […] Read more
West Bengal Can Save Rs 62,000cr By Roping In Renewables: Report Updated On Tue, Mar 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy A report by think tank Climate Risk Horizons (CRH) suggests that West Bengal can save thousands of crores in the coming decade by moving away from coal and towards clean energy. The savings accrue through a combination of measures such as the retirement of older, more expensive coal power plants; diverting investment planned for new […] Read more
COVER STORY: Increased Govt Thrust Set To Give Rooftop Solar Financing A Fillip Updated On Tue, Feb 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy Days after the announcement of PM Suryodaya Yojana on January 22, its impact was felt in different parts of the country. Several states, ministries, energy regulators and companies seem to be in a race to enable faster adoption of rooftop solar. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy already announced increasing subsidies for residential rooftop […] Read more
