SECI announces maiden debenture issue to strengthen renewable energy investments
Solar Energy Corp. of India’s maiden debenture issue received an overwhelming response with 43 bids totaling INR 2,156.75 crore, against the total issue size of INR 600 crore.
Oyster Renewable secures INR 1,844 crore loan for 342 MW solar-wind hybrid project
Oyster Renewable Energy has achieved financial closure for its 342 MW solar-wind hybrid power project in Madhya Pradesh by securing a project loan of INR 1,844 crore from Union Bank of India.
KPI Green secures INR 3,200 crore SBI sanction for 1+ GWp solar and hybrid projects in Gujarat
KPI Green Energy Ltd has secured a sanction of INR 3,200 crore from State Bank of India to part-finance the development of its Independent Power Producer (IPP) portfolio clean energy projects aggregating over 1 GWp in Gujarat.
Alpex Solar raises INR 260.17 crore through preferential issue
The company will utilise the proceeds to complete its ongoing expansion and achieve full-scale production of solar cells, modules, and aluminium frames.
ACME Solar’s 250 MW renewable energy project secures “ICRA AA-/Stable” rating upgrade
The rating applies to ACME Aklera Power Technology’s 250 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan for its INR 1,072 crore term loan facility from Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and India Infradebt Limited.
Carbon as collateral: The next big idea in consumer lending for green assets
Carbon as collateral represents a practical financial innovation that can influence the pace of sustainable adoption in India. It assigns clear monetary value to environmental benefit and integrates this into consumer lending models. With appropriate regulatory backing and reliable accounting systems, the idea holds potential to expand credit availability, reduce cost barriers and support national climate commitments while creating long term economic opportunities.
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).
