Sibi Sathyan
Chinese Solar Cell Giant Drinda to Build Massive Factory in Oman
Drinda’s wholly-owned subsidiary, JTPV, a prominent independent cell supplier listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, will spearhead the factory’s construction.
India to Boost Solar Cell Production; to Curb China Import
Cells will likely be the next target for import restrictions, though the government plans a more cautious approach this time.
Adani Green Pledges S$24.2 Billion by 2030 to Build 40GW Capacity
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), a subsidiary of the Adani Group with a current renewable energy capacity of over 10 GW, aims to add 6-7 GW annually, reaching 50 GW by 2030.
BIS Ups Safety Standards for Electric Vehicles in India
E-rickshaws and e-karts are gaining traction nationwide, prompting BIS to establish specific safety standards for these popular vehicles as well.
JLR to Develop EV in China: Inks Pact with Chery
JLR will license its Freelander brand, a Land Rover vehicle successfully produced from 1997 to 2015, for use in a new line of mainstream EVs.
New EU Green Rules to Hurt Developing Country Exporters
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), recently adopted by the EU, mandates stricter environmental standards for a wide range of goods sold within the bloc.
Tata Communications Secures $250 Million Sustainability-linked Loan
The five-year sustainability-linked loan (SLL) is the first of its kind for Tata Communications under their newly established SLL framework.
Offshore Wind Capacity of 410 GW to be Installed Over the Next 10 Years
GWEC’s report pinpoints a significant acceleration in offshore wind installations towards the end of the decade, with two-thirds of the projected capacity coming online between 2029 and 2033.
IFC Invests $105 Million in Brookfield’s Solar Project
The IFC’s investment will be made through long-term loans allocated to the project’s special purpose vehicles and entities responsible for its implementation.
Climate Cost of Russia – Ukraine War is $32 Billion, Says Report
A new report by climate experts estimates that the war’s first two years generate greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 175 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.