Author: PPD Team Date: 10/02/2025
ACME Solar Holdings Private Limited has signed an agreement with Grew Energy Private Limited to develop a solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
The project will utilize GREW Solar’s Topcon solar modules, manufactured at its 3 GW facility near Dudu, Jaipur. Both companies aim to expand their collaboration in the renewable energy sector.
Author: PPD Team Date: 14/01/2025 Constellation has announced its acquisition of Calpine in a cash and stock transaction valued at $16.4bn, including 50 million Constellation shares, $4.5bn in cash, and the assumption of $12.7bn in net debt. The deal brings the total net purchase price to $26.6bn after factoring in expected cash generated by Calpine and tax attributes. The transaction, expected to close by January 2026, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. Constellation…
Author: PPD Team Date: 10/12/2024 The African Development Bank (AfDB) has been named the mandated lead arranger for the Moyi Power metro-grids project, a $340 million private sector-led electrification initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project is now entering the financing stage. Spearheaded by the Moyi Power consortium, which includes Gridworks, Eranove, and AEE Power, the initiative aims to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to one million people across three cities…
Author: PPD Team Date: 23/12/2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Portuguese utility EDP have signed two loan agreements worth €700 million ($726.8 million) to fund renewable energy projects and expand the power grid in southern Europe. A €500 million loan, part of a €900 million green framework, will support EDP Renewables in deploying 1,943 MW of solar and onshore wind capacity across Portugal, Spain, and Italy by 2026. These installations will generate green energy…
Author: PPD Team Date: 20/11/2024 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the issuance of Rs 200 billion in sovereign green bonds across four equal tranches during the second half of fiscal year 2024-25. These bonds will fund projects in renewable energy, clean transportation, sustainable water management, and other climate-focused sectors. The first tranche of Rs 50 billion with a 10-year tenor will open for subscription from November 25 to 29, 2024. The second…
Author: PPD Team Date: 13/01/2025 Envision Energy signed an agreement with Juniper Green Energy Private Limited on January 9, 2025, to supply wind turbine generators (WTGs) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for renewable energy projects across India. Key agreements include: 200 units of EN-182 WTGs: Each with a rated capacity of 5 MW, to be used in Juniper Green’s 1,000 MW wind power projects, won in state and central auctions. 320 MWh BESS system:…
Author: PPD Team Date: 21/11/2024 Amazon has announced its entry into utility-scale wind energy in Greece with a €496 million investment in three wind farms, marking its largest renewable energy initiative. The investment involves four power purchase agreements (PPAs) covering the Vermio North and Vermio South wind farms in Macedonia and the Mesokorfi and Koukouras wind farms in the Peloponnese region. Construction is underway, with power generation expected to begin by 2026. Together, the wind…