IHS Markit: Battery prices won’t fall until 2024
The London-based analyst has published a series of clean tech predictions for the year which also highlighted the rising proportion of sub-5MW solar projects in the global market, and cheaper clean energy financing costs even as panel prices continue to rise.
Building the green hydrogen economy in India
Experts at a recent workshop by industry body India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A) and the government thinktank NITI Aayog proposed the formation of a public-private taskforce to develop gigawatt-scale green hydrogen hubs in India. The taskforce will have participation from global funding agencies, industry and government.
Azure net loss reduces 44% in Q3 as revenue grows
The NYSE-listed Indian solar developer reported a net loss of INR 610 million (US$ 8.2 million) for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 against INR 1,088 million for the corresponding period in the previous year.
Avaada Energy raises US$192 million through green bonds
Avaada Energy is issuing green bonds for INR 1440 crore (US$192 million) at 6.75%, making it India’s largest AAA-rated green bond by any renewable energy developer.
ReNew Power announces third-quarter and nine-month results for FY2021-22
The developer reported a widening of net loss for nine months ending December with the increase in expenses.
Ohmium to sponsor CSIR-CECRI research on advanced materials for electrolyzers
Ohmium has collaborated with India’s CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute as it aims to make green hydrogen not only cost-effective but also scalable to meet the world’s demand. The sponsorship enables it to leverage CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute’s deep expertise and resources for further development of electrolyzer technology.
Azure Power refinances its 600MW Rajasthan solar project at the lowest rate of interest in its portfolio to date
The Indian developer has refinanced its existing term loan of INR 23.50 billion (US$ 313 million) for the 600MW solar project at an interest rate of 7.2% per annum, fixed for 42 months.
IFC to support development of a 600MW solar park in Uttar Pradesh
The solar project-ready site will be developed by state-run hydropower company THDC in a joint venture with the Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency. The International Finance Corporation will lend its expertise to attract private investment for the public-private partnership.
IIFL Home Finance signs $68 million loan agreement with ADB
The funding is aimed to boost women’s access to affordable green housing in India. It includes up to $58 million direct loan by the Asian Development Bank and a $10 million concessional loan by the Canadian Climate Fund for the Private Sector in Asia.
ICRA expects strong demand outlook for domestic solar manufacturers
As domestic solar manufacturers relying on imported cells remain exposed to price fluctuations, timely commissioning and ramp-up of on-going capex in module manufacturing value chain remains critical in the near to medium term.
