ADB to Provide $45.4 Mn to Spur Off-Grid SPV Pumping for Irrigation in Bangladesh Updated On Sat, Jul 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy ADB grant will help in replacing diesel systems with solar powered irrigation to enhance energy security, reduce local pollution, and mitigate climate change. The project is also expected to result in a reduction of 17,261 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide USD 20 million loan to Bangladesh […] Read more
AfDB Okays $1.5 Mn Grant for Nigeria’s On-Grid IPP Solar Procurement Program Updated On Fri, May 11th, 2018 by Saurenergy This program will assist the Nigerian government to achieve its national goal of reaching 75 percent electricity access by 2020 and electrifying unserved and underserved areas. The African Development Bank (AfDB) board has approved the USD 1.5 million grant to support the Nigerian Government’s implementation of phase 1 of the Jigawa 1-GW Independent Power Producer (IPP) solar […] Read more
ADB, ISA Sign Pact to Promote Solar Energy Updated On Mon, Mar 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The ISA and the ADB would also cooperate on knowledge sharing and developing technology roadmaps for the promotion of solar energy. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) has signed a cooperation arrangement to promote solar energy deployment in Asia and the Pacific. Upendra Tripathy, ISA interim director general and ADB […] Read more
India, France to Co-Host First International Solar Alliance Summit in Mar Updated On Fri, Feb 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy India will achieve 22 GW solar energy capacity by next month and should be able to meet its target of 100 GW by 2022. India and France will co-host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on March 11 to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where at least 10 heads of state are expected […] Read more
African Development Bank Grants $265M Loan for Two Solar Power Plants Updated On Tue, Dec 12th, 2017 by Saurenergy The bank has committed $265 million for Morocco where two solar power plants named NOORM I and NOORM II with a combined capacity of 800MW The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved $324 million loan for two renewable energy projects in Africa. The Bank has set aside US$265 million for two solar power plants named […] Read more
ADB $500 million funding soon for private sector infrastructure in Asia and Pacific Updated On Wed, Oct 4th, 2017 by Saurenergy ADB expects these initial projects will generate about USD 1.4 billion in total financing, including USD 264.5 million from ADB’s own capital and an additional USD 890 million from co-financing partners. Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it is actively processing USD 500 million (about Rs 3,275 crore) as debt and equity funding for private infrastructure […] Read more
ADB to Help Develop Rooftop Solar Power Systems in Sri Lanka Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy Apart from extending $50 million loan, ADB will also administer a $1 million technical assistance from the Asian Clean Energy Fund under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility to help build capacity, increase awareness of stakeholders, and support the project’s implementation in Sri Lanka. The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a […] Read more
ADB Expands Clean Energy Project in India with AIIB Co-financing Updated On Thu, Sep 28th, 2017 by Saurenergy The ADB financing comprised a $500 million government-backed loan and a further $500 million in non-sovereign lending to India’s national transmission company, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to finance additional power transmission network components with co-financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) that will connect […] Read more
ADB and PNB sign $100 million loan to finance Solar Rooftop projects Updated On Fri, Jun 2nd, 2017 by Saurenergy PNB will use the ADB funds to make further loans to various developers and end users to install rooftop solar systems. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Punjab National Bank (PNB) recently signed a $100 million loan to finance large solar rooftop systems on industrial and commercial buildings throughout India. The loan will be […] Read more
