MNRE Working on Unified Portal To Help Consumers Set Up Rooftop Solar Panels Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank is developing a unified web portal, which will facilitate as a single-window clearance system for the consumers looking to install rooftop solar panels. This portal will also help in promoting and creating awareness regarding usage of rooftop solar in India. […] Read more
ADB Raises €600 Mn via Green Bond to Spur Climate Financing Updated On Mon, Jul 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy Further, the bond has a coupon rate of 0.35 percent p.a. payable annually and a maturity date of July 16, 2025. It was priced at 99.924 percent to yield 43 basis points (BPS) over the DBR 0.5 percent February 2025. Philippines-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised €600 million to help finance climate change mitigation […] Read more
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
Parrikar Held Meeting with Goa Power Dept. Over Solar Policy Implementation Updated On Wed, Jul 4th, 2018 by Saurenergy For the generation of grid-connected solar power a power purchase agreement has to be signed between consumers and the electricity department. In order to streamline the implementations of a solar policy in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar held a meeting with officials of the electricity department and Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA). Manohar Parrikar was instrumental in […] Read more
Nepal Electricity Authority Invites Bids to Supply Solar Power Updated On Thu, May 3rd, 2018 by Saurenergy The successful developers have to finish the construction and installation work and start supplying electricity within one year after they sign PPA agreement with the NEA. To expand the power sources in the country the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has beefed up its efforts while calling for global tenders to select independent developers and supply […] Read more
23 Heads of State to Attend Solar Summit on March 11 Updated On Fri, Mar 9th, 2018 by Saurenergy It will focus on various aspects of promoting solar energy in 121 countries associated with International Solar Alliance (ISA) like credit mechanism, crowd funding and sharing of technology breakthroughs. In a bid to promote solar energy, India and France will co-host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on March 11 at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Cultural Centre in […] Read more
ReNew Power Raises Rs 2,235 Crore From NCD Updated On Wed, Jan 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy The issuance comes in two parts: the first, a credit enhanced NCD worth Rs 760 crore and the second, a multi-issuer cross-collateralised rupee bond involving multiple power distribution companies. ReNew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd, one of India’s leading clean energy companies, has stated the closure of the issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) collectively worth Rs […] Read more
Solar Power Projects Get Assistance from International Institutions: Government Updated On Fri, Jan 5th, 2018 by Saurenergy The assistance for solar power projects under such schemes are available to all States/UTs depending on requirement and demand. The Government has various solar power programmes which are being implemented through assistance of World Bank, International Finance Corporation and other multilateral financial institutions. This was stated by Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister, Raj […] Read more
ADB Grants 44.76 Million Dollars Loan to Develop Solar Power Plant in Afghanistan Updated On Mon, Nov 27th, 2017 by Saurenergy The new on-grid solar power generation project will not only provide access to a clean and reliable power supply, but also demonstrate the viability of future renewable energy investments through public-private partnerships. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $44.76 million grant to develop Afghanistan’s first 20 megawatts on-grid solar power plant and boost […] Read more
