Azure Power Raises $500 Million Through Bond Sales
August 11th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
One of India’s leading solar power project developers -- Azure Power -- managed to raise $500 million through a bond sale to overseas investors.
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Two Solar + Storage Auctions In India Canceled Due To High Costs
August 11th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
India’s first attempt to include battery-based storage with utility-scale solar power projects has failed.
Ratings Agency Says India Needs To Do More To Achieve 175 Gigawatts Renewables Target
August 11th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
Delay in payments from utilities, non-compliance with renewable energy procurement targets, and non-availability of transmission infrastructure for power injection are some of the major issues Indian renewable energy developers are facing
Tata Steel Commissions First Solar Project At Indian Iron Ore Mine
August 10th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
India’s second largest steel maker, Tata Steel, recently commissioned the country’s first solar power project located at an iron ore mine.
Increased Hydro & Solar Generation Brings Down Electric Prices In El Salvador
August 10th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
Increased hydro power generation and a newly commissioned solar power project have reduced the overall cost of electricity in El Salvador, the power regulator of the country, Siget, recently stated.
India’s Recent 500 Megawatt Rooftop Solar Auction Sees Lowest Bid Of 3.4¢/kWh
August 10th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
India has auctioned the largest capacity of rooftop solar power projects in history and the results are extremely promising and could provide a much-needed boost to the rooftop solar power market.
Tamil Nadu, India, Generates Record Wind Power, Is Forced To Shut Down Thermal Plants
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
The monsoon season in India brings with it very high wind speeds, especially in the southern part of country. This year it has enabled record wind power generation in at least one of the states.
The Rising Price Of Chinese Modules Could Jeopardize New Indian Solar Plants
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
According to media reports, the price of Chinese modules has increased by more than 47% from the price project developers of India’s cheapest solar power projects had assumed during the competitive auctions in May
Indian Rooftop Solar Developer CleanMax Will Receive $100 Million Investment From Warburg Pincus
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
In a major, and much-needed, boost for the Indian rooftop solar power market, a US-based private equity firm will invest $100 million in one of the leading rooftop solar developers in India.
French Utility Engie May Buy Out Equis Energy India Assets
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
Indian media outlets have reported a new development on the market buzz that Equis Energy, a renewable energy IPP in India, is looking to sell its assets.
Indian Wind Tender 3X Oversubscribed, New Record Low Tariff Expected
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), responsible for conducting wind energy auctions in India, has seen a tremendous response to the latest 1 gigawatt tender.
India Begins Anti-Dumping Investigations On Imported Solar Modules
August 1st, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
As India and China face off at the troubled international boundary around Tibet, India has opened anti-dumping investigations against Chinese solar module imports. Along with Chinese modules, those imported from Taiwan and Malaysia will also be covered under this investigation.
Goldman Sachs-Backed ReNew Power Eyes $950 Million Buyout Of Orange Renewable
July 20th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
One of India’s leading renewable energy companies -- ReNew Power Ventures Limited -- is reportedly looking to further expand its portfolio through acquisition of another independent power producer.
India’s Tata Power To Invest $90 Million In Renewable Energy Subsidiary
July 20th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
One of India’s leading private sector power companies is planning to infuse large sums of equity into its renewable energy subsidiary to enable the latter to execute large-scale solar power projects.
Buyer Of SunEdison India Assets To Launch Asia’s Largest Green Bond
July 17th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
Greenko Energy Holdings, the India-based renewable energy developers which acquired the solar power portfolio of SunEdison India, will soon launch a green bond -- Asia’s largest to date.
First Regulator-Approved Green Bond In India Attracts $103 Million From IFC
July 17th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
India reached a major milestone in its nascent green bonds market when recently the International Finance Corporation invested in the country's first regulator-approved green bond.
Korea Development Bank Issues $300 Million Green Bond For Renewable Energy Projects
July 17th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
The Korea Development Bank has issued its first green bond aimed at funding implementation and expansion of renewable energy projects.
GE Energy Financial Services Will Invest $90 Million Into RattanIndia Solar
July 14th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
GE Energy Financial Services will make a new investment in India’s renewable energy sector.
India’s Tamil Nadu Allocates 1.5 Gigawatts Of Solar In Latest Tender
July 14th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has completed one of the largest solar power capacity allocations in the country. The state government recently confirmed that project developers have agreed to develop a 1.5 gigawatts of solar PV power capacity following a competitive auction.
Tamil Nadu, India, Lawmakers Propose Solar Tariff Reduction
July 14th, 2017 | by Saurabh Mahapatra
Lawmakers of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu recently revealed that they are negotiating with at least one solar project developer to reduce tariffs. This could trigger a bad precedent across India as bids for new solar projects continue to decline rapidly
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