Former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore has launched Desmos Capital Partners, a new private investment bank focused on supporting clean energy startups. This “boutique” bank aims to raise private capital...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its groundbreaking Low Carbon Pioneers program, bringing together energy-efficient hotels that operate without on-site fossil fuel combustion and are powered by renewable energy. This...
ESG Due Diligence Rising in Priority ESG due diligence is becoming a critical priority for Australian dealmakers, mirroring global trends. According to KPMG’s ESG due diligence study, 71% of investors...
China’s Renewable Surge: China is solidifying its position as the global leader in renewable energy with 180 GW of solar and 159 GW of wind power currently under construction. This...
Key Statistics from the Report The London Stock Exchange Group’s report on “Investing in the Green Economy 2024” presents a comprehensive analysis of the growth, composition, and financial performance of...
Google and ENGIE have deepened their collaboration with five new Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs), providing Google’s digital infrastructure in Belgium with over 118 MW of renewable power. Google’s Green...
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...
New Zealand Secures Landmark Trade Deal New Zealand has finalized a pioneering trade deal with Costa Rica, Iceland, and Switzerland, aiming to remove tariffs on hundreds of sustainable and eco-friendly...
Iberdrola, Europe’s leading electricity company by market cap (circa €80 billion), has issued a green bond for 335 million Swiss francs (€350 million) in two tranches, diversifying its sources of financing. The...
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...
Executive Summary The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting RWE’s new 1.1 GW Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea with a €1.2 billion green loan. This project aligns...
Key Impact Points: • EVN’s progress in integrating renewable energy sources.• Continued reliance on coal to ensure stable electricity supply.• Challenges in balancing energy transition with growing demand. Operational Highlights:Vietnam...
Schroders is proud to officially unveil its extensive solar farm installation at its Horsham campus, marking a significant milestone in the Group’s sustainability journey. The farm encompasses 2,606 solar panels...
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources....
Key Impact Points: China has unveiled the world’s largest solar farm in Xinjiang, marking a groundbreaking advancement in renewable energy. The new solar complex, covering an area comparable to New...
RWE, one of the leading renewable energy companies in the U.S. and worldwide, has signed two 15-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft Corporation. Under the PPAs, Microsoft will purchase...
PAG, a leading Asia Pacific-focused alternative investment manager, announced today that it has closed its first renewable energy-focused fund, PAG REN I, with a total of USD550 million in capital...
Key Points: Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners Launch $3.5 Billion ‘Green Iron’ Project, Powered By Renewables Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced the development of a $3.5 billion “Green Iron” project in Queensland. This...
Key Points: Microsoft has released its 2024 Environmental Sustainability Report, covering the progress made in fiscal year 2023 against the baseline set in 2020. The full report can be explored...