R.K. Singh Demolishes ‘Canards’ Against Power Reforms At Presser Updated On Thu, Jun 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy At a virtual press conference today, Power Minister R.K. Singh launched a scathing broadside against what he described as the ‘canards’ being spread by vested interests to delay or block the passage of key power reforms, proposed in the upcoming Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Getting down to the theme straightaway, Mr Singh highlighted how India, […] Read more
AIIB Grants $60 Mn Loan for 500 MW Solar Project in Oman Updated On Fri, Mar 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy AIIB has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman by financing a 500 MW solar PV project in the country The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved a USD 60 million loan to increase the renewable power generation capacity in Oman to help […] Read more
Renew Financial has Invested USD 421 Mn in California Residential Solar Updated On Wed, Mar 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renew Financial announced it has invested USD 421 million over the last decade to empower California homeowners to add solar PV systems to their properties. Renew Financial announced it has invested USD 421 million over the last decade to empower California homeowners to add solar photovoltaic systems to their properties. Through the Property Assessed Clean […] Read more
AIIB to Invest $65 Mn in Hero Future’s 250 MW Solar Project in Raj Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Beijing-headquartered multilateral development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved the investment of USD 65 million in Hero Future Energies’ 250 MW solar power project in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The lender said in a statement that “as part of ongoing efforts to mobilize private capital for infrastructure, President Jin also approved a USD65-million 250-MW solar power […] Read more
IFC Eclipses $10 bn in Climate Finance Investments Since 2006 Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IFC has surpassed USD 10 billion in climate finance investments in financial institutions in emerging markets since 2006. IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it has surpassed USD 10 billion in climate finance investments in financial institutions in emerging markets since 2006, a milestone that reflects the Corporation’s commitment to […] Read more
AIIB Sets Aside $75 mn Loan for Renewables Financing in India Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy AIIB has ramped up its investments in India with a USD 75 million loan to boost private capital investment in renewable energy, power transmission, etc. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has ramped up its investments in India with total in-country financing now standing at USD 2.9 billion. Two of its most recent projects—approved by […] Read more
GGF Attracts €4 mn in Funding for Climate Action in MENA Updated On Fri, Aug 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy GGF has attracted EUR 4 million in dedicated funding from the initiative Climate Action in the Middle East North Africa (CAMENA). The Green for Growth Fund (GGF), an impact investment fund advised by Finance in Motion, has attracted EUR 4 million in dedicated funding from the initiative Climate Action in the Middle East North Africa […] Read more
AIIB Grants $100 mn to L&T Finance arm for Green Energy Funding Updated On Mon, Jul 15th, 2019 by Saurenergy AIIB will provide $100 million in loans to L&T Infrastructure Finance Company for on-lending to green energy infrastructure projects in the country. Beijing-headquartered multi-lateral developmental lender Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently announced that it will provide $100 million in loans to L&T Infrastructure Finance Company for on-lending to green energy (wind and solar power) infrastructure […] Read more
ZunRoof Obtains USICEF’s Grant for Solar Rooftop Business Updated On Wed, Jun 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy After securing funding from Godrej recently, Zunroof receives USICEF grant for the expansion of its solar rooftop business Gurgaon based ZunRoof Tech, a residential solar rooftop company, today announced that it has received grant support from US-India Clean Energy Finance (USICEF) in the fourth round of the program. “We are glad to join the august […] Read more
