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
IFC, SIMA Invest $150 mn In Green Bonds For Solar Projects In Africa Updated On Thu, Feb 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers, has reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which expected to finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa. The bond is expected to finance […] Read more
Tata Power Solar Cross ₹ 3,500 Cr Customer Financing Bolstering Solar Adoption Updated On Mon, Feb 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has said that it has facilitated over ₹ 3,500 crore of customer financing for solar projects during the last 4.5 years. This has led Tata Power to emerge as the nation’s most preferred green energy partner which is mainstreaming the […] Read more
With Twin Deals, Cubico Acquires 1600-MW Renewables’ Pipeline in Mexican Market Updated On Thu, Feb 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Cubico Sustainable Investments has announced the completion of two transactions which it says significantly enhance the company’s renewable energy footprint and development portfolio in Mexico. Through the acquisition of Renantis Mexico and a strategic agreement with Sowitec Group, the development pipeline of Cubico in Mexico has now exceeded 1.6 GW. The company says that the […] 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
APTEL Gives SCOD Extension To Kranthi Ediffice For Telangana Solar Project Updated On Wed, Jan 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy In a case about seeking an extension in the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) for a solar photovoltaic power project in Telangana, the petition filed by Kranthi Ediffice Private Limited was upheld, and the firm got an extension of 90 days by the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL). The company was a successful bidder through […] Read more
Ecofy Secures INR 900 MN From Dutch Development Bank, FMO Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ecofy, an Indian green-only Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that provides climate finance to Indian consumer and small business sector, secured an investment of INR 900 Mn from Dutch bank, FMO. It received the loan from the Dutch Entrepreneurial development bank, leveraging FMO’s AAA rating and global credibility. Ecofy plans to grow its loan book, enable […] Read more
PV Module Manufacturer Alpex Solar Seeks Rs. 75 Crore Through IPO At NSE Emerge Updated On Thu, Jan 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The solar boom continues to make itself felt more publicly, with yet another firm, Alpex Solar, planning an IPO in February this year. Alpex solar has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge, for an IPO it hopes to complete during the month. The issue size comprises a fresh issue of 64,80,000 […] Read more
Exus To Acquire 625 MW New Mexico Solar Portfolio Updated On Tue, Jan 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Exus North America, a renewables asset management and development firm, has announced its acquisition of New Mexico Renewable Development LLC (NMRD), a 15-project portfolio of solar farms in the state totalling 625 megawatts. The sale of the portfolio, owned 50/50 by energy holding company PNM Resources (PNM) and major utility American Electric Power (AEP), is […] Read more
