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ACWA Power secures $240 million IFC loan for Uzbekistan’s RE projects

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ACWA Power has obtained a $240 million Islamic Equity Bridge Loan (EBL) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support renewable energy initiatives in Uzbekistan.  The financing will facilitate the construction and operation of two projects: a 1 GW solar photovoltaic plant and a 668 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), along with approximately 500 km of high-voltage transmission lines.  These projects aim to reduce Uzbekistan’s greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 1.3 million tonnes…

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IFC provides Axis Bank $500 million loan for green and blue finance in India

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Axis Bank to provide a $500 million loan to scale green finance and develop the blue finance market in India. The funds will be used for projects such as offshore renewable energy and water waste management, as well as to enhance financing for climate projects, with a focus on green buildings aimed at mitigating climate change and generating employment. In June 2024, IFC also committed $105 million…