Analysis Archive
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Infra Dig – Battery Energy Storage
Renewables EuropeThis week’s Infra Dig podcast lifts the lid on battery energy storage, with informed commentary on how it works and how it integrates within the European electricity grids. Eva Zimmermann takes the...
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Ancala Fund III, Europe
Oil & Gas EuropeMid-market investor Ancala raised €1.4 billion for its third flagship fund, continuing the consistent investment strategy the firm has pursued since inception in 2010
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Antin Infrastructure Fund II, France
Oil & Gas EuropeEarlier this year, reports that Grandi Stazioni Retail – a company which manages the retail sector of 14 Italian train stations – had been put to market emerged in the Italian press. The sale will...
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Offshore wind turbines, bigger is not always better
Renewables North AmericaThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in April cancelled contracts for 4GW of offshore wind projects after GE Vernova "caused material changes" by scrapping its...
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Offshore wind turbines, bigger is not always better
Renewables North AmericaThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in April cancelled contracts for 4GW of offshore wind projects after GE Vernova "caused material changes" by scrapping its turbine design...
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Infra Dig – The Energy Transition Episode
Renewables EuropeA podcast focused squarely on energy transition in a far-ranging discussion that touches on most of the salient points in this challenging subject. Adrian Del Maestro, VP of global energy advisory at...
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Seriti Green, South Africa
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaPursuing climate goals and persistent load-shedding have been key drivers for companies based in South Africa to incorporate renewable energy to power their operations
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Northvolt loan for Europe's first gigafactory, Sweden
Renewables EuropeThe push to phase out fossil fuels and transition to the electrification of transport and industry turns the focus on advancing battery storage tech. Swedish company Northvolt in early 2024 secured...
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MásMóvil, Orange Spain merger
Telecoms EuropeFor the last 2 years, 2 of Spain’s 4 mobile operators have sought out a merger to create a behemoth provider and remain leaders in the Spanish telecoms space
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BNDES: funding a renewable future in Brazil
Renewables Latin AmericaBrazil is already the leader in the energy transition. The country’s power matrix stands out in its composition with close to 90% coming from renewable sources including hydroelectricity. Yet, growth...
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Africa Uncovered – Roland Janssens, Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaThis latest IJGlobal podcast revives the “uncovered” series of interviews that delve into bigger picture market intelligence for infrastructure and energy. This one turns the focus on Africa with...
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Renewables manufacturing: battle lines being drawn
RenewablesPatent infringement lawsuits are becoming commonplace in the renewable energy sector as manufacturers look to take advantage of the US’ lucrative tax credit regime.
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Phoenix biogas portfolio stake acquisition, Denmark
Renewables EuropeThe acquisition of a minority stake in the Phoenix biogas portfolio in Denmark has a clear impact on the Nordics' green transition and sets the basis for a partnership with Renegas to boost the sector...
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Ruta al Sur Highway PPP, Colombia
Transport Latin AmericaThe project sponsors for the Santana-Mocoa-Neiva Highway PPP – also known as Ruta al Sur – reached financial close on a deal to finance Colombia’s longest 4G road in December 2023, more than 10 years...
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Velindre Cancer Centre PPP, Wales
Social & Defence EuropeWales’s beleaguered Velindre Cancer Centre project reached financial close at the end of March 2024 following a string of delays throughout the project’s lifetime
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Infra Dig – Edward Wilkinson, GScan
Power EuropeIJGlobal’s podcast service has always sought to lift the lid on advanced technology in service of the infrastructure and energy sector… and this one fulfils that requirement perfectly. Edward...
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Neoen renewables portfolio financing, Australia
Renewables Asia PacificFrench renewables developer Neoen has recently secured a $724 million portfolio financing on its renewable energy assets in Australia
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US government puts solar imports in its crosshairs
Renewables North AmericaRenewables developers are readying themselves for more supply chain disruption as additional tariffs on China-made panels are under consideration from the US government.
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British Sustainable Infrastructure II, UK
Renewables EuropeAs local authorities across the UK increasingly declare climate and nature emergencies, Gresham House’s second British Sustainable Infrastructure strategy aims to invest in the technologies and...