Indian renewable energy sector recorded $14.5 billion investment in FY2021-22
The investment needs to more than double to $30-$40 billion annually for India to reach the 2030 renewables target of 450 GW.
Ayana wants to develop 2 GW of solar and wind projects in Karnataka
The Bengaluru-based renewable energy producer has signed an Expression of Interest with the Government of Karnataka to invest around INR 120 billion ($1.54 billion) in developing 2 GW of solar and wind projects in the state.
Acme to invest in green hydrogen, ammonia plant with captive solar in Karnataka
Renewables developer Acme Cleantech Solutions has signed a deal with the Karnataka government to invest INR 52,000 crore ($6.7 billion) in a new plant capable of producing 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen and ammonia per year, co-located with a captive solar plant.
ReNew Power signs deal for INR 50,000-crore renewables, storage project in Karnataka
Developer ReNew Power will invest INR 50,000 crore ($6.5 billion) in solar, wind, hybrid generation, battery storage, and green hydrogen projects over a period of seven years.
Indian opportunity for renewable energy investments
In a keynote address at Intersolar Europe 2022, Indian Union Minister Bhagwant Khuba asked global investors to seize the opportunity to focus on India as it targets net-zero emissions by 2070 and 500 GW of installed non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Borosil Renewables posts 28% net sales increase for FY 2021-22
Borosil Renewables, an Indian solar glass manufacturer, has recorded net sales of around INR 644 crore ($83 million) for fiscal 2021-22. It operated almost at full capacity throughout the year and sold out of everything it produced.
Bangladesh secures $200m from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to support renewables
The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has extended a $200 million long-term credit facility to Bangladesh to finance a range of infrastructure projects, including renewable energy expansion.
India to lead new energy wave
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) tracks key trends at major companies across India’s power sector value chain. It finds the nation is poised to lead the clean energy wave, with investors committing in response to the bold policies that are enabling the transition.
Norway’s Statkraft, Aker Horizons partner to explore green hydrogen and ammonia production in India
Norwegian renewable energy developer Statkraft has partnered Norway’s green investment company Aker Horizons to explore fully-integrated renewable power generation and green hydrogen production in India, targeting local steel and fertilizer industries.
Polysilicon maker predicts 5-year shortage of solar raw material
TBEA-owned Xinte Energy says it cannot produce polysilicon quickly enough to meet demand and wants shareholders to back its bid to quadruple its manufacturing capacity by mid 2024.
