Tata Group to invest over $5 billion in 40 GWh UK battery fab
Tata Group will build a 40 GWh battery factory in the UK to produce batteries for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and other EV manufacturers in the UK and Europe.
First half 2023 total solar corporate funding increased 54% year-over-year
According to Mercom’s Solar Funding report almost 25.5 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first half of the year, totaling $18.5 billion.
European solar manufacturers secure EU financial support
Norsun and Midsummer have both secured financing to support their capacity expansion plans. Norway’s Norsun plans to raise its polysilicon capacity to 3 GW and Midsummer wants to build a 200 MW module facility in Sweden.
Oriana Power looks to raise up to INR 60 crore through IPO
The Noida-based commercial and industrial solar developer will use the proceeds for working capital, ‘Resco mode’ project capex, and technology upgradation requirements.
EIB to provide EUR 1 billion for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Kris Peeters will confirm a EUR 1 billion loan for India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission on his four-day business visit to India this week.
IFSCA and Climate Policy Initiative sign MoU on sustainable finance
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and Climate Policy Initiative – India (CPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the mobilization of sustainable finance in India.
Oriana Power completes pre-IPO funding round
The Noida-based commercial and industrial solar developer said the pre-IPO round was led by renowned stock investor Anil Kumar Goel, JSW veteran Prashant Jain and Meru founder Neeraj Gupta.
Africa50 signs MoU with International Solar Alliance to support PV projects across Africa
Africa50 and International Solar Alliance (ISA) will leverage each other’s networks to mobilize funding and raise awareness of African solar projects in European and Indian markets.
World Bank lends $200 million to increase renewable energy penetration in Himachal Pradesh
The World Bank loan will help Himachal Pradesh strengthen its power grid, enhance the share of renewable energy (RE) in its power mix, and diversify RE resources further.
Dutch government allocates €412 million to support ‘circular’ PV panel manufacturing
The Dutch cabinet said it will support solar factories that will produce panels with a circular economy approach. It also allocated €296 million to support battery manufacturing.
