Waaree Energies partners Ecofy for low-cost finance to rooftop solar customers
Waaree Energies Ltd, India’s largest solar PV module manufacturer, has partnered with Ecofy, a non-banking finance company backed by Eversource Capital, to provide low-cost, hassle-free finance to homeowners and MSMEs adopting rooftop solar systems.
REC gets RBI nod to set up subsidiary in GIFT City, Gujarat
The proposed REC subsidiary at GIFT City will engage in lending, investment, and other financial services, contributing to the growth of India’s energy sector.
Adani Green Energy revenue up 33% YoY to INR 7,735 crore
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) also reported its operational capacity grew 35% YoY to 10,934 MW with greenfield addition of 2,418 MW solar and 430 MW wind projects. The company’s renewable energy capacity target is now revised upwards to 50 GW by 2030.
Adani Green secures $400 million for 750 MW solar projects
Adani Green Energy Ltd has secured $400 million green loan for its under-construction solar projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The lenders include DBS Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, MUFG Bank, Rabobank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking.
BluPine Energy reaches financial close on 120 MW solar project in Gujarat
BluPine Energy has secured debt financing from HDFC Bank to develop a 120 MW solar project in Gujarat.
India overtakes China to become world’s largest electric three-wheeler market
Electric three-wheeler (e-3W) sales in India surpassed 580,000 in 2023, compared to 320,000 sold in China.
REC secures JPY 60.5 billion green loan backed by Italian export credit agency SACE
REC will use the funding to support projects which meet rigorous environmental standards, promote renewable energy and contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
ISA to accelerate solar initiatives in Uganda
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the government of Uganda recently discussed accelerating the solar mini-grid project to address Uganda’s energy access challenge and advancing the solar water pumping project under the India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) Fund. New areas of cooperation, such as establishing a Solar Technology and Application Resource Centre (STAR-C), were also explored.
Tata Power, Indian Bank partner for collateral-free loan to residential rooftop solar customers
The collaboration aims to facilitate financing solutions under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana scheme for rooftop solar PV installations up to 3 kW, as well as extend support for installations ranging from 3 to 10 kW under the regular scheme.
Premier Energies files for IPO to raise more than INR 1,500 crore
Premier Energies has filed draft papers with SEBI for its initial public offering (IPO). The company intends to utilize INR 1,168 crore of the IPO proceeds to fund the setting up of its 4 GW TOPCon solar cell-and-module manufacturing facility and the balance towards general corporate purposes.
