EBRD to provide financial assistance to International Solar Alliance
International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed the joint financial partnership declaration to support solar energy projects developed under ISA programs.
UK’s Green Investment enters the Indian market
Companies within Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets; Light source Renewable Energy and UK Climate Investments, part of the Green Investment fund enter into partnership platform to enter Indian Solar market for its development, acquisition and ownership of solar assets.
Tata Power-DDL and GIZ sign MoU for India’s renewable energy
The two organizations will collaborate on areas broadly including grid-connected solar rooftops, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, smart grid initiatives and energy efficiency measures.
5 MW solar installation unveiled on railway stations in New Delhi
The total capacity of 5 MW Solar as part of railways 1,000 MW solar mission is commissioned on four central stations – Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, New Delhi, and Old Delhi Railway Station.
Meyer Burger scores 200 MW bifacial HJT supply deal in Italy
Meyer Burger has signed a deal to supply 200 MW of bifacial heterojunction (HJT) solar production equipment to an undisclosed Italian PV manufacturer, in a deal valued at roughly CHF 45 million ($45.4 million).
GIC announces undisclosed investment in Japan’s JRE
GIC Private Ltd., Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has said that one of its affiliates will become a corporate partner in GS Renewable Holdings GK, the parent of developer Japan Renewable Energy (JRE).
ENGIE to acquire lease-to-own solar company Fenix International
The latest in a series of high profile renewable energy acquisitions for the French energy giant, ENGIE has announced the acquisition of a 100% stake in Fenix International, a U.S. company active in the residential lease-to-own sector in several African countries.
Canadian Solar signs deal to develop projects in Israel
Tier-1 module manufacturer Canadian Solar has announced joint venture between its wholly owned subsidiary in Israel and Menora Mivtachim, one of the country’s largest finance and insurance groups. The aim of the venture is to finance, develop, construct and own solar power projects in the Middle Eastern nation.
ISA drafts program for scaling rooftop solar to be launched at RE-INVEST 2017, India
The program will be launched during RE-INVEST 2017, India on December 8. The event will hold several other sessions, including the launch of International Solar Alliance (ISA). Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are likely to attend the ISA Founding Ceremony.
European Investment Bank partners with International Solar Alliance, confirms €800m ($940m) Indian RE support scheme
The EIB has also confirmed that it will provide $940 million in financial support for Indian renewable Energy.
