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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report, From Taking Stock to Taking Action, outlining that the climate targets established at COP28 could reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by 10 billion tonnes (bt) by 2030. These targets include tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, with a broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions from the global energy sector by 2050. Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of Sustainable Development Capital, praised the focus on…
No announcement made for giving 300 units of free electricity in Odisha: Dy CM
Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, K V Singh Deo, clarified that there has been no announcement of providing free electricity up to 300 units in the state. This statement came amidst demands for free electricity, which was one of the BJP’s election promises. Singh Deo, who also serves as the power minister, addressed concerns about misinformation being spread, particularly in parts of the Bargarh district, where some individuals have been removing electricity meters illegally. Singh Deo…
Enlight Renewable secures financing for Atrisco Solar and storage project in New Mexico
IPP Enlight Renewable Energy has secured financing for the 1.2 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) component of its Atrisco solar and storage project in New Mexico, USA. The project, located near Albuquerque, includes a 364 MW solar facility and a 1.2 GWh BESS, with a total construction cost of USD 827 million—USD 458 million for the BESS and USD 369 million for the solar component. The 1,700-acre project is expected to reach full commercial…
Enfinity Global secures €500 million to develop 1.5 GW solar portfolio in Italy
Spanish renewable energy company Enfinity Global has secured a €500 million ($558 million) deal to develop and construct a 1.5 GW solar asset portfolio in Italy. The investment has been structured through a club deal involving a consortium of partners, including Infranity, Schroders Capital, Rivage, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC). Infranity investment director Garbiñe Unda Barturen expressed a strong commitment to supporting Enfinity’s growth in the renewable energy sector, highlighting…
India’s solar PV manufacturing capacity surges to 67 GW
India’s solar PV module manufacturing capacity has skyrocketed from 2.3 GW to 67 GW over the past decade, largely due to initiatives under the “Make In India” program. Currently, 48 GW of integrated solar PV manufacturing projects are underway, supported by the Rs 240 billion Solar PLI scheme. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi emphasized the government’s commitment to establishing India as a global clean energy leader, highlighting the comprehensive support provided…
Azure Power secures REC and HSBC refinancing, completes early bond prepayment
Azure Power Global Ltd, a leading renewable power producer in India, has completed an Rs 24 billion refinancing transaction structured as an INR Term Loan underwritten solely by REC Ltd. This transaction enabled the company to prepay its $350 million Green Bonds, originally issued in 2019, which were set to mature in December 2024. These bonds were backed by 10 solar projects commissioned between 2016 and 2019. Previously, Azure Power completed an Rs 13 billion…