Off-Grid Solutions Provider SolarHome Raises $1 Mn Follow-On Equity Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Singapore-based off-grid solutions provider, SolarHome has announced that it has secured an additional $1 million in equity funding as part of its series A round. The startup which is working on providing off-grid solar solutions to households in Myanmar on a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model has secured the funding from its existing investor Trirec. TRIREC an […] Read more
Azure Power Commissions 150 MW Solar Plant in Rajasthan Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Azure Power, one of India’s leading solar power producers has commissioned a 150 MW solar power plant in Bhadla solar park in Rajasthan. The plant is a part or the first phase of 200 MW capacity that was allocated to the company by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). As per the Power Purchase agreement that […] Read more
EBRD and GCF Provide $16.7 Mn For Kazakh Solar PV Plant Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have together provided $16.7 million as a loan to support the development of a new 30 MW solar PV power plant in Zhangiz-tobe in Kazakhstan. Stepping up its efforts to support renewables in the country, EBRD signed the financing agreement with China’s […] Read more
The New Generation of Backsheets Made by Bischof + Klein Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy History of Bischof + Klein In 1922, the company entered the packaging industry with the production of paper sacks for the neighbouring lime and cement works. Small paper packaging items and newspaper printing extended the product range. 1950 saw an increase in the production of consumer packaging. At the beginning of the 60s, B+K was […] Read more
World Bank’s New Program to Accelerate Sustainable Cooling in Developing Countries Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The program will provide technical assistance to ensure that efficient cooling is included in new World Bank Group investment projects and mobilize further financing. The World Bank has announced a new program to accelerate the uptake of sustainable cooling solutions, including air conditioning, refrigeration and cold chain in developing countries. The program will provide technical […] Read more
SBI Cuts Loan Rates for Electric Vehicles Purchases Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy In an effort to push the demand for electric vehicles, the State Bank of India (SBI) has reduced the rates of loans on purchase of electric vehicles. In an attempt to incentivize the consumers to shift towards green vehicles, SBI has cut rates on auto loans for the purchase of electric cars. Borrowers will get […] Read more
Funding from International Solar Alliance Termed Domestic Funding Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Projects through the International Solar Alliance, (ISA), now fast emerging as the most prestigious forum for India’s push for renewable influence and impact, has been exempted from being classified as foreign funding. The move by India’s home ministry to exempt the International Solar Alliance, from being classified as a foreign source of funding for non-governmental […] Read more
Hero Future Energies and IFC to Invest $243.3 Mn in Rajasthan Solar Project Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project will be supported by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will invest around $43.3 million (Rs 300 crore). Hero Future Energies Global (HFE), the clean energy arm of the Hero Group has revealed its plans to invest close to $200 million (Rs 1404 crore) for its latest solar project in Rajasthan. The company […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
