Global H2 investment tops $110 billion, says Hydrogen Council
Global hydrogen investment has topped $110 billion, up $35 billion from last year, with total committed capacity exceeding 6 million tons (metric tons) per year (mtpa), says the Hydrogen Council.
Subsidies vs. loans: What really makes rooftop solar affordable for homes?
While subsidies have provided an important early boost, the future of residential solar affordability rests on financing models that expand access consistently. Loans create a pathway for households across diverse income brackets and geographies to invest in clean energy without waiting for government support.
ACME Solar secures INR 3,892 crore SBI Funding for 400 MW FDRE project
ACME Solar has secured long-term project financing of INR 3,892 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) for the development and construction of a 400 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project.
Renewables investments shifting from US to EU, says BloombergNEF
Utility-scale solar investment fell 19% globally, led by mainland China, Spain, Greece, and Brazil, while EU spending rose 63%, says BloombergNEF (BNEF).
Husk secures local currency debt facility to scale solar minigrids in Nigeria
Husk has secured a ₦5 billion (approximately $3.2 million) revolving, local currency debt facility from United Capital Infrastructure Fund (UCIF) to support the deployment and scaling of solar minigrids across Nigeria.
GREW Solar raises INR 300 crore from diverse set of investors
GREW Solar, the renewable energy venture of the Ahmedabad-based Chiripal Group, has successfully raised INR 300 crore from a diverse set of investors. The funds will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen technological infrastructure, and drive strategic expansion.
How smart financing solutions are solar powering the mid-income households
Adopting rooftop solar has never been simpler, with 100% digital, collateral-free loans tailored for middle-income households. From instant, paperless approvals to flexible options like zero-cost EMIs or hybrid plans, the process ensures ease at every step.
Waaree-Backed Solfin enters co-lending tie-up with Japanese Financial Institution
Solfin Sustainable Finance, a solar-focused non-banking finance company (NBFC) backed by Waaree, and Japanese Financial Institution, have entered co-lending partnership to provide working capital finance to solar panel dealers and rooftop solar finance to end consumers.
India’s solar EPC evolution: Why boutique firms are attracting institutional capital
Boutique EPC companies prioritize efficiency, customization, and site-specific solutions, and they frequently outperform their larger counterparts in terms of cost-performance ratios.
Australia launches fund to expand battery manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has launched a AUD 500 million ($324 million) initiative aimed at supercharging Australia’s battery manufacturing industry and seizing opportunities associated with the global renewable energy transition.
