Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Ltd. (IGGEFIL), has sanctioned its first international loan amounting to USD 22.5 million (approximately ₹187.5 crore).

This significant milestone was approved during a Board meeting held in New Delhi on January 16, 2026. The loan has been extended to M/s Swarna Solar Limited (SSL) for the development of a 100 MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant located in the Serenje District of the Central Province of Zambia.

This sanction marks IGGEFIL's entry into international markets, aiming to expand India's green financing footprint globally and support sustainable energy development. Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD of IREDA and Chairman of IGGEFIL, stated that this move positions IREDA as a global catalyst for clean energy financing, leveraging its presence at GIFT City to access competitive international capital for renewable energy projects both in India and abroad. The project in Zambia underscores IREDA's commitment to fostering sustainable growth beyond national borders, aligning with the Government of India's vision for global renewable energy leadership.