The Rs40bn deal for the renewable energy business sets a valuation benchmark for future transactions Net-zero pledges and the widespread installation of renewable energy as the dominant source of power should be the central theme in energy markets globally. India is alert to this, embarking on an ambitious clean energy drive with plans to install […]
IEEFA India: With green bonds announced in Budget 2022, the sun continues to shine for renewable energy financing – EQ Mag Pro
As the renewable energy sector expands, so too do opportunities for new investors IEEFA India: As India’s renewable energy sector growth continues to outpace all other global economies, as shown in a new report out today by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the Budget announcement on issuing green bonds – which […]
IEEFA India: Scaling up rooftop solar finance – EQ Mag Pro
To realise rooftop solar’s potential, funding for commercial and industrial sector installations needs to be as innovative as the technology India has set a target of 40 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar by 2022. As of 30 June, 2021 India had 7.7GW of installed rooftop solar capacity. The commercial and industrial (C&I) sector accounts for […]
IEEFA India: How round-the-clock renewables point to optimum use of energy generation and infrastructure – EQ Mag Pro
Amid the troubles of the coal-dominated grid, variable renewable energy has a place in ensuring reliable supply Supply of renewable energy-integrated power should not come at the expense of stability of the electricity grid. In fact, it needs to contribute in ways that enhance grid safety and overall energy security. In India, the need of […]
IEEFA India: Proposed power market reforms could reduce renewable energy costs further – EQ Mag Pro
Increased competition will raise the stranded asset risk for expensive coal plants. IEEFA India: Two proposed reforms to the design of India’s electricity market – a national system of market-based economic dispatch (MBED) for procuring bulk power and new regulations for Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) – are positive developments that will help pave the […]
IEEFA India: Renewable Investment on Track with Right Policy Framework
Opportunity of US$500-700 billion investment in coming decade for international investors (IEEFA India): India will require US$500 – 700 billion in renewable energy and supporting grid investment over the coming decade in order to meet its renewable energy targets, finds a new IEEFA briefing note out today. Entitled International Capital Awaits Robust Policy Environment in […]
