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German, Japanese Banks to Offer $630 Million in Renewable Energy Loans to IndiaBy : Aparna Khandelwal, Jan 10, 2011
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) will soon enter agreements with banks in Germany and Japan to access over $630 million to be used for the promotion of renewable energy projects in India. IREDA is one of the nodal agencies that provides monetary... Read more.. |
India speeds up solar energy developmentBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 4, 2011
Given India's dynamic economy and rising energy needs, the government is promoting solar power. Within the next two years, Indian power plants will bring an additional 1,100 megawatts online, of which 184 megawatts will be supplied by solar power and... Read more.. |
Unwarranted pessimism on Indian solar PV By : Aparna Khandelwal, Dec 31, 2010
A closer look at the Solar PV feed-in-tarrifs in India and that of the global PV leaders points to the fact that the Indian industry is well positioned; and cost of capital which represents the key hurdle is being addressed. There exists skepticism regarding India’s... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , Policy Tracker , Politics , Social Issues , Sustainable Energy , Technology |
DuPont expands sustainable solutions capabilities and emerging markets reach by signing agreementBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 30, 2010
DuPont has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MECS, Inc., from affiliates of American Securities LLC, advancing the company's capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions and further expand its reach in emerging markets. The acquisition will expand the DuPont clean... Read more.. Subject Tags: Business , DuPont , DuPont Sustainable Solutions , Environment , MECS Inc. , Politics , Safety Resources |
TN to come out with action plan on climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 27, 2010
The Tamil Nadu government plans to come out with an action plan on climate change on the lines of the National Action Plan for Climate Change (NAPCC) to promote renewable energy in the state. Besides, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has set up a renewable... Read more.. |
First-Time Solar Producers May Imperil Indian ProjectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 23, 2010
India’s first solar auction, planned to boost clean energy in the world’s fourth-biggest polluter, may risk failure after winners were selected without experience or proof that they can keep projects afloat earning low margins. A woolen yarn maker, an animation company... Read more.. Subject Tags: Politics , Technology |
Indian investors snap up resources opportunitiesBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 22, 2010
Hyderabad energy and construction tycoon L. Madhusudhan Rao is the latest in a line of Indian investors to snap up Australian mining assets as the battle for global resources intensifies between China, India and other fast-developing economies. Rao, 44, is executive... Read more.. |
India's NHPC Plans 20 Hydropower Projects, $5.6 Billion Investment in MyanmarBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 20, 2010
India's NHPC Limited (BSE:533098) (New Delhi), the government-owned hydropower generator, is planning 20 hydropower projects with an aggregate generating capacity of 12,466 megawatts (MW) to be constructed in the country between 2012 and 2017. These projects will be in... Read more.. |
Solairedirect to raise Rs 300 cr debt for solar projects in IndiaBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 19, 2010
Solairedirect, France’s second largest solar power company, plans to raise around Rs 300 crore in rupee denominated loans over the next six months to fund its project target of roughly 25 mega watt (mw) of solar power projects in India in the financial year 2011-12. ... Read more.. |
Northern Lights sets sights on Indian clean tech investmentBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 17, 2010
US asset manager to plough undisclosed figure in Nereus Capital Group, saying India is "one of the most attractive places to deploy private equity capital". US asset manager Northern Lights Capital Group has invested in Nereus Capital Group to help finance green energy... Read more.. |