No funding for new coal in 2021
The renewable energy sector (solar and wind) recorded project finance deals worth INR 33,893 crore ($4,598 million) in 2021. No new project finance for coal was reported.
How Indian businesses are growing with ESG
Today, following the ESG (environmental, social and governance) mandate is more than just ticking off a box in the compliance checklist. It is taking ownership of the consequences of the businesses and working towards creating a positive impact by partnering with the right groups.
L&T closes $107 million sustainability-linked loan
The Indian multinational EPC provider has successfully closed a three-year $107 million sustainability-linked loan with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
Adani Green raises $200 million in Japanese Yen-denominated refinancing facility
The developer has refinanced its 350 MW of solar projects with a long-tenor debt facility of $200 million.
SIMA-managed fund approves $1.999 million low-cost loan to Loom Solar
The Energy Access Relief Fund, managed by Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA), has approved $1.999 million for a subsidized 5% USD financing to Loom Solar.
India installed 11.2 GW of solar in first nine months of 2022
The nation installed 9.3 GW of utility-scale solar, 1.3 GW of rooftop arrays, and 0.6 GW off-grid PV projects from January to September this year.
COP27 was a crucial step forward for hydrogen – here’s why
Three import deals signed by the EU at Sharm El Sheikh during this month’s COP27 summit show the European Union is serious about harnessing green hydrogen for its heavy industry, and about distributing the fruits of the energy transition on an equitable basis.
A game of risk
The rising popularity of “baseload” power purchase agreements (PPAs) has posed questions to solar electricity suppliers in the German market. How can projects that do not generate at night, and with wide seasonal output variation, effectively supply constant power to consumers? More importantly, who shoulders the price risk?
Actis backed BluPine Energy acquires 404 MWp operating solar assets in India
BluPine Energy, launched earlier this year by UK investor Actis, targets 4 GW of utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in India by adopting a buy-and-build strategy.
Birla Carbon joins project to develop lithium battery-grade graphite from biocrude
The carbon black solutions manufacturer has embarked on a collaborative project to develop lithium battery-grade graphite sustainably using renewable feedstocks.
