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• Serentica plans to raise $6–8 billion over five years to expand its clean energy portfolio to 17 GW by 2029/30.• India’s pipeline includes 3–5 GW of operating and under-construction...
Aragón agreement ties renewable procurement to local impact A new renewable energy agreement in Spain is linking corporate power demand with community-level environmental and social funding, as Zelestra, Microsoft and...
• Up to US$1 billion in development finance over three years directed to water, sanitation, transport, and urban resilience• Funding aligned with Azerbaijan 2030 national priorities and the Country Partnership...
• Five-year cooperation agreement worth up to US$450 million signed at FII9 in Riyadh• Partnership expands financing for renewable energy, water desalination, and green hydrogen in developing nations• Builds on...
• Largest wind farm in South Australia and Neoen’s global portfolio, adding over 20% to the state’s wind capacity• Backed by long-term PPAs with ACT Government, BHP, and Flow Power...
• Google signs a long-term agreement with Broadwing Energy to source power from a 400 MW gas plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois.• The project will...
• Mirova’s MET6 fund hits €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments at its second close, halfway to its €2 billion target.• The fund has already deployed nearly €1 billion across...
• Clean energy workforce set to nearly double to 860,000 by 2030, backed by £50 billion in private investment since 2024.• National strategy outlines 31 priority occupations — from electricians...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review, policymakers and markets sent mixed signals on climate action. The Federal Reserve and FDIC withdrew proposed climate risk rules for large banks,...
• The 1.5 GW Khazna Solar PV project will supply electricity to around 160,000 homes and cut 2.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.• Part of EWEC’s strategy to expand Abu...
Microsoft has expanded its renewable energy footprint in Japan, signing three new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Shizen Energy that bring its total commitment with the developer to 100...
A New Corporate Energy Strategy Mars, Incorporated is moving to reframe corporate energy procurement with a strategy that stretches beyond its own factories and offices. Under its newly launched Renewable...
Masdar has detailed how it deployed more than US$1.685 billion from its 2023 and 2024 green bond issuances into clean energy projects worldwide, according to its newly released 2024 Green...
Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire a majority interest in Kelvion, a century-old German manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient heat exchange and cooling technologies, from Triton. Triton will remain a minority...
Arevon Energy has completed the commissioning of its Eland Solar-plus-Storage complex in Kern County, California, marking one of the state’s largest clean energy developments. The facility, representing more than $2...
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a record A$3.5 billion ($2.29 billion) investment in renewable energy and grid infrastructure for the 2024–25 financial year—more than double its funding...
Google has announced the world’s largest corporate clean energy agreement for hydroelectric power, signing a landmark deal with Brookfield Asset Management to secure up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free...
The California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA) is preparing to issue $1 billion in green bonds to support a 30-year supply of clean energy for San Diego Community Power (SDCP)....
The UK government has secured a landmark £7.5 billion ($10 billion) investment agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate clean energy and infrastructure development across Britain. The partnership, signed in...
Arbor, a pioneering Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) company, has secured a $41 million carbon removal deal through Frontier, a coalition backed by Google, Stripe, Meta, Shopify, McKinsey,...
Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago with over 17,000 islands, is making significant strides toward a sustainable energy future. At the forefront of this transition is the Cirata Floating Solar Farm,...
The UK government has launched its first-ever Onshore Wind Strategy, aiming to reverse nearly a decade of stagnation in the sector and deliver a major boost to its clean energy...
The European Commission and European Investment Bank (EIB) have introduced a new €5 billion flexible guarantee to expand EIB operations beyond the EU and unlock up to €10 billion in...
Meta has signed four new clean energy agreements with Invenergy totaling 791 MW, reinforcing its push to power expansive data center and AI operations with sustainable electricity. These deals elevate...
The European Commission has adopted the Clean Industrial Deal Framework (CISAF), a robust and long-term state aid structure aimed at accelerating clean energy deployment, industrial decarbonisation, and clean technology investment...
The UK government has unveiled a sweeping 10-year industrial strategy aimed at slashing corporate electricity bills and cementing the country’s leadership in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and frontier technologies. The...
RWE has returned to the hybrid bond market for the first time since 2015, successfully issuing a €1 billion green hybrid bond to support its renewable investment strategy. Split into...
TotalEnergies has acquired a major renewable energy pipeline in the UK—comprising 8 solar projects (350 MW) and 2 battery storage assets (85 MW)—from Low Carbon, a leading renewable developer. The...
TotalEnergies has switched on its largest solar power installation in Europe — a cluster of five solar farms in Seville, Spain — delivering a combined 263 megawatts of installed capacity....
Carlyle has launched Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure platform focused on sustainable power solutions across Australia and the UK. The move is backed by Carlyle Global Infrastructure, reinforcing the...
Lloyds Banking Group, the Office for Investment (OFI), and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have announced a strategic initiative to scale up green energy investment across North East England. Launched...
Google has signed a renewable energy agreement with U.S.-based clean energy developer energyRe, securing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from over 600 megawatts (MW) of new solar and solar-plus-storage projects in...
Blackstone Infrastructure has announced it will acquire TXNM Energy for $61.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The deal underscores...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has raised $1 billion through its third green bond, bringing total funds secured under its green bond program to $2.75 billion since...
Eni has entered exclusive negotiations with Ares Alternative Credit Management for the sale of a 20% stake in its clean energy arm, Plenitude—marking a potential deal that values the company...
Octopus Energy Generation, the fund management arm of Octopus Energy Group, has launched a flagship fund designed to make clean energy infrastructure accessible to private wealth and pension investors—without compromising...
Actis has closed fundraising for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF2), securing $1.7 billion in commitments. The fund focuses on brownfield infrastructure assets across fast-growing markets in Asia, Latin...
Google is scaling its commitment to clean energy transformation with the launch of its AI for Energy Accelerator in Europe and Israel, aimed at supporting startups using artificial intelligence to...
Coal India Ltd. announced a bold pivot towards clean energy with plans to install approximately 4.5 gigawatts of renewable power—primarily solar and wind—at an estimated cost of ₹250 billion (around...
Investor appetite for sustainable investments remains robust, according to Morgan Stanley’s latest Sustainable Signals report. The survey of 1,765 high-net-worth individuals across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific reveals that...
ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle, has made its first direct investment into the Global South—injecting $100 million into India’s clean energy platform, Evren. The co-investment, made through...
Google has signed its first offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in Asia Pacific, committing to buy clean energy from the 495 MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan....
BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2025 delivers a sharp assessment of how the global energy transition may unfold by mid-century—assuming market forces, not climate mandates, dictate investment. While renewables and electrification...
The U.S. federal government has ordered an immediate halt to construction on Equinor’s $5 billion Empire Wind project, the largest offshore wind farm planned to serve New York City, signaling...
RayGen Resources has closed a landmark A$127 million Series D investment round, drawing strong support from global energy leaders and public sector investors. The raise, led by SLB with a...
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is making a bold clean energy move — investing €1.4B ($1.5B) to acquire a 49% stake in two offshore wind farms under construction in Germany and...
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced a strategic partnership expansion with Endesa S.A., investing €184 million for a 49.99% stake in four Spanish solar plants totaling 446 MW. The...
Apple Launches $99 Million China Clean Energy Fund to Reach 100% Renewable Supply Chain by 2030 Apple Inc. has launched its second China Clean Energy Fund, committing up to $99.3...
JLL announced today it has agreed to acquire Javelin Capital, a North America-based investment banking firm specializing in renewable energy. The move significantly expands JLL’s capabilities within the U.S. Energy...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €4.7 billion Global Gateway investment in South Africa at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town today. This marks the initiation...
Aligned Climate Capital closed its second venture fund, Aligned Climate Fund 2 LP, at $85 million, marking nearly a 200% increase compared to its inaugural fund. This milestone aligns with...
Renaissance Fusion, Europe’s first magnetic confinement fusion startup, has raised €32 million ($33.2 million) in Series A funding to advance its nuclear fusion reactor and High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) technology....
EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) to supply up to 166 megawatts (MW) of clean...
AstraZeneca’s Green Energy Leap: AstraZeneca has launched a biomethane plant in Lincolnshire, England, to power all of its UK research and drug manufacturing facilities with clean energy by the end...
The Government of Canada is set to issue its third Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows a $4 billion issuance in February 2024, which was...
Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) to drive clean energy expansion in Africa and Asia, reinforcing UAE-France business cooperation. Strategic Collaboration The agreement, signed on...
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have announced a landmark $100 billion investment in renewable energy by 2030. The move is part of a broader strategy to transition towards clean energy...
TA’ZIZ has awarded a $1.7 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to SAMSUNG E&A to build the UAE’s first methanol production plant in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Al Dhafra...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for its Project Polaris, focusing on hydropower generation, battery storage, and grid...
JLL has announced the launch of its Energy Advisory and Sustainability practice to expand its sustainability offerings. Led by clean energy expert Josephine Tucker, this new team provides energy-focused services...
New York is making its largest-ever climate investment. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion plan designed to combat climate change, create thousands of jobs, reduce energy costs, and lower...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced $6 billion in tax credit allocations for the second round of the § 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy...
Google, Intersect Power, and TPG Rise Climate have announced a groundbreaking partnership to align clean energy generation with data center development. The collaboration introduces a “power-first” approach, co-locating carbon-free energy...
Ørsted has entered a strategic partnership with Brookfield Asset Management, its institutional affiliates, and Brookfield Renewable, who will acquire a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s UK offshore wind...
As China stands as the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, its commitment to reducing emissions by 30% by 2035 is a pivotal element in the global effort to meet the...
Chinese companies have poured over $100 billion into overseas clean energy technology projects since the start of 2023, according to research by Australian group Climate Energy Finance (CEF). The investments...
India’s push toward clean energy just received a major boost, with $386 billion in funding commitments to help reach its target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy by 2030....
India has unveiled its largest wind energy project, which will power 3 million households. The 1,166-megawatt (MW) initiative is a collaboration between government-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Suzlon...
Nasdaq ESG Solutions has partnered with Crux, a sustainable finance technology company, to help businesses navigate the emerging market of transferable tax credits. This collaboration allows companies to both manage...
Clean energy jobs in the U.S. are on the rise, growing at more than double the rate of the overall job market in 2023. The U.S. Energy and Employment Report...
China’s National Development Bank (NDB) has taken another significant step in supporting sustainable finance by issuing 12 billion yuan (approximately $1.7 billion) in green financial bonds. These three-year bonds, offered...
The Path to a Clean Energy Future Accurate carbon accounting is key to achieving a sustainable energy transition. To track and reduce carbon emissions effectively, companies need access to detailed,...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, projected to drive up to £60 billion in private...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has established a Global Commission on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions to design and implement policies that create a fair and affordable energy system. This initiative...
The EU’s clean electricity generation is hitting new highs. In the first half of 2024, renewables comprised over 50% of all power generation in Europe, with nuclear maintaining a stable...
Key Impact Points: The European Union has disbursed €2.967 billion via the Modernisation Fund to support 39 energy projects in 10 EU Member States. This funding aims to modernize energy...
Key Points: A majority of U.S. voters support key climate policies, according to recent research by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the Center for Climate Change Communication...
Google has embarked on an ambitious partnership with NV Energy to develop a pioneering clean energy model. This initiative centers around the Clean Transition Tariff (CTT), a framework designed to...
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has commissioned an enhanced Energy Management System (EMS II) with advanced tools and capabilities to better monitor and control Singapore’s electricity transmission network and generating...
Two Utility-Scale Projects at Idaho National Lab Will Help Spur Clean Electricity Generation on DOE-Owned Land, Ensuring the Federal Government is Leading by Example in the Effort to Reach the...
Canada is experiencing a heavily fragmented energy transition with consequences for household affordability and economic development, finds a new Clean Energy Canada scorecard that ranks provincial efforts to help citizens and businesses...
Google announced two new solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Japan, marking its first foray into the country’s renewable energy market. These agreements will add a combined 60 megawatts (MW)...
The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced significant changes to the federal permitting process, aimed at accelerating the development of infrastructure and clean energy projects across the United States. These reforms are...
Innovations in clean energy, materials, and recycling are driving progress toward Apple’s ambitious environmental goals Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015, the...
Key Impact Points: “Clean energy and water are foundational to healthy communities and essential building blocks for a responsible business,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy, and...
The Biden-Harris administration announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon...
New report examines the role of carbon credits and integrated approach of public, private and complementary policies in driving the clean energy transition High-quality carbon credits can have a role...
The Council formally adopted a revised directive on the energy performance of buildings. The directive will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy poverty in the EU. Zero-emission buildings by...
OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, and Fortescue Energy, part of global green energy, metals and technology company Fortescue Ltd (Fortescue), announced a landmark Joint...
Chevron New Energies (CNE), a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced a lead investment in ION Clean Energy (ION), a Boulder-based technology company that provides post-combustion point-source capture technology through...
California is accelerating its transition to clean energy with a revamped 2023-2024 transmission plan proposed by the California Independent System Operator (ISO). The $6.1 billion plan prioritizes grid reliability and...
A new report by InfluenceMap, titled “The Carbon Majors Database: Launch Report,” sheds light on a critical aspect of the climate crisis. It reveals a concerning concentration of greenhouse gas...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created...
A new report by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center and the African Economic Research Consortium sheds light on China’s potential to be a transformative force in Africa’s shift towards...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue ServiceGreenhouse (IRS) announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states...
Australia is igniting a clean energy revolution, determined to become a global leader in the renewable energy sector. This ambitious transition promises a brighter future, not just for the environment,...
In 2023, 96 percent of power consumption at BBVA Group facilities came from renewable sources, well above the 70 percent target set for 2025. In Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico,...
Walmart recently announced significant progress in its energy transformation strategy. This initiative aims to expand access to clean energy, create positive economic and environmental outcomes, and support the company’s growth...
The companies will work to address barriers to early-stage commercial project deployment. Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, and Nucor Corporation today announced they will work together across the electricity ecosystem to...
Report Reveals Snake River Dams Annually Spew 1.8M Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions New science on the four Lower Snake River dams is in and it disproves claims that hydropower...
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