EIB, AllianzGI Announce $100 Mn for Renewable Projects at COP27 Updated On Thu, Nov 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Emerging Market Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) has announced a $25 million investment into Alcazar Energy Partners II, a fund providing early-stage equity financing to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This commitment is in parallel to EIB Global, the dedicated arm for […] Read more
Germany’s Kfw, India’s SBI Ink EUR 150 million Pact for Solar Projects Updated On Fri, Nov 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy A financing arrangement for 150 million EUROS (EUR) has been reached by Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and the State Bank of India (SBI) to fund solar projects in India. Germany-based KfW finances investments and reform initiatives in a wide variety of sectors, including water supply, energy, and financial systems development. For the German Federal Ministry […] Read more
Prosus & South Pole Sign Deal with Innovative New Climate Finance Instrument Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Global technology investor Prosus and South Pole (top provider of climate solutions) have joined forces to use the new D-REC market tool to deliver distributed renewable energy projects in response to growing calls for greater corporate climate action at COP27. High social impact projects in South Africa and India will be their main priorities. Prosus […] Read more
Mosaic Surpasses $10 Billion in Loans Funded for Residential Solar, Sustainable Homes in US Updated On Thu, Nov 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy American fintech giant Mosaic has announced that it has surpassed $10 billion in loans funded through its platform. Mosaic is a leading financing platform for U.S. residential solar and energy-efficient home improvements. This double-digit milestone comes just seven weeks after announcing $9 billion in loans funded, showing accelerated growth for the clean energy fintech company. […] Read more
ReNew Power Gets Green Project Finance of Rs 800 Cr from Bank of America Updated On Wed, Nov 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy ReNew Power has received a loan/ green project finance from Bank of America totaling roughly Rs 800 crore, the lender’s first local project financing agreement in the renewable energy industry after a protracted absence. The company will benefit from cheaper funding costs thanks to the five-year green loan facility in rupees, as the money will […] Read more
MNRE Appoints REC GM to The Position of Director (Finance) at IREDA Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy In a formal announcement made recently, Bijay Kr Mohanty has been chosen for the job of Director (Finance) at IREDA by a Search-cum-Selection Committee established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Following an interview, the committee selected Mohanty from a list of four shortlisted candidates. Ajay Mathur, Chief GM, REC Ltd, Gurugram; […] Read more
Indigenizing Solar Manufacturing: Charting the Course to a Solar Self-Sufficient India Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Building a strong solar manufacturing sector and supply chain in India will help support the economy and keep pace with rising domestic and global demand for affordable solar energy. Currently, the Indian solar manufacturing industry doesn’t have the capacity to produce PV modules to meet the majority of today’s domestic demand. With all that in […] Read more
Galata Wind Gets $45 Million EBRD Loan For Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending up to $ 45 million in financing to Turkish firm Galata Wind Enerji AS to boost the company’s wind capacity and accelerate Turkey’s transition to a clean energy future. According to the official statement of Galata Wind, the new loan from EBRD will finance up […] Read more
ACWA Power, EBRD sign pact for Renewable Energy Infra Projects Updated On Tue, Nov 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy Key Saudi Arabian power generator and RE player ACWA Power Company has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to finance sustainable infrastructure projects with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The pact was announced on the side lines of the Future Investment Initiative Forum, which took place in Riyadh. The […] Read more