Pivot Energy, a leading renewable energy provider, has entered into a transformative 5-year framework agreement with Microsoft to develop up to 500 MWac of community-scale solar energy projects across the...
South Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighting its potential to spur significant economic growth and job creation over the next decade...
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Pioneering Efficiency and Safety Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, has launched the world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone (HLCD) operations at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This marks...
Iberdrola has secured a €500 million syndicated green loan with ICO, Sabadell, and HSBC, covered by Cesce through its Green Investment Policy on behalf of the State. The loan, guaranteed...
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, has signed an agreement with TotalEnergies to explore a commercial project converting green hydrogen to methanol and then to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The...
The Spanish government has approved nearly 300 renewable power projects, aiming to boost the country’s green energy capacity by over 28 gigawatts. This move, announced on Monday, is part of...
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear, and accessories, has released its 2024 Green Bond Impact Report. The report details the full allocation of net proceeds from...
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...