Solar energy projects require significant investments, and while traditional funding options like debt and equity remain popular, alternative funding options are emerging as attractive alternatives for investors. In this article, we will explore alternative funding options available for solar projects and the exit opportunities they provide for private equity players. Read more…
India’s commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is rapidly adopting solar energy as a means of reducing energy costs and meeting sustainability goals. The sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with solar rooftop installations and open access power purchase agreements (PPAs) becoming increasingly popular. In this article, we will Read more…
As India continues to embrace solar energy as a sustainable and cost-effective solution, the market for rooftop solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) has grown significantly. With government initiatives and incentives, companies across various industries are turning to rooftop solar to meet their energy requirements and reduce their carbon footprint. This Read more…
Solar energy has emerged as a promising solution to meet the growing energy needs of India, which is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the adoption of solar energy in India, driven by factors such as increasing energy Read more…
Solar captive power projects are gaining immense popularity in India as more and more industries are realizing the benefits of investing in these projects. Captive solar power plants are those that generate electricity for a single user, such as an industry or a commercial establishment, for their own consumption, rather Read more…
As the world continues to push towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, finding ways to store and use renewable energy effectively becomes increasingly important. One promising avenue is the use of ammonia as an energy storage medium. Not only can ammonia be stored in bulk in liquid form at Read more…
Disruptive approaches are often seen as a threat to established businesses, but they can actually be a catalyst for growth and evolution in the market. One such example is Reliance New Energy’s plans to enter the green hydrogen business, which could disrupt the entire energy industry and pave the way Read more…
The duty imposition on solar panels is aimed at boosting the domestic manufacturing capability in India. This move is intended to provide a level playing field for domestic manufacturers to compete with Chinese players in the solar panel market. Currently, domestic modules trade at a discount of 7-10% to global Read more…
Solar power is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources worldwide, and with the decreasing costs of solar panels and increasing demand, many investors are interested in the solar manufacturing industry. However, setting up an integrated solar module manufacturing plant is not an easy task and requires significant investment. According Read more…
Actis, a leading private equity investor in emerging markets, recently announced the acquisition of Fortum’s solar energy assets in India for $333 million. The acquisition, through Actis’s renewable energy platform Sprng Energy, includes seven operating solar projects with a total capacity of 300 MW. In this blog article, we will Read more…