IFC to fund $105 mn for Brookfield’s Bikaner Solar Power Project

IFC has committed $105 million to finance a 550 MW solar power project in Bikaner, Rajasthan by Brookfield Asset Management, using long-term debentures. This marks IFC's first Asia-Pacific investment with a hybrid offtake structure selling power to C&I consumers and the merchant market. This partnership aims to showcase renewable energy viability, support India's green energy corridor, and drive clean energy uptake. Brookfield plans to expand renewable investments in India, in alignment with IFC's goal of increasing market competitiveness and reducing carbon footprint.