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ACWA nears launch of GH2 pilot, Uzbekistan
Renewables Asia PacificSaudi Arabia’s ACWA Power is approaching the commercial operations date for a green hydrogen production pilot project in Uzbekistan – set to become the first hydrogen project commissioned in Central Asia
Mogobe energy storage, South Africa
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaOngoing capacity shortages and load shedding have plagued South Africa for the best part of a decade. To tackle the issue, the South African Government has been utilising utility-scale IPP procurement programmes to bolster energy supply and encourage private sector participation
European PPP – a torpid waiting game
Transport EuropeSo, the UK’s going to have a PPP agenda, once again to lead the European market? Raise the flag and let’s have 3 cheers for the revival of a tried-and-tested infra procurement model. That flag will look like a relic from the Crimean War by the time we see the first financial close… if we even get that far
US power M&A: dollars deployed on operating assets
Investment into the US power sector is zeroing in on existing and operating power plants as investors have dollars to deploy today
Allianz – a tale of three cities
Social & Defence North AmericaAs Dickens wrote in A Tale of Two Cities (3 for the purpose of this story): “It was the worst of times, it was the best of times.” And the same might be said of Allianz as the Germanic financial services group mulls flogging AllianzGI
Infra Dig – Highview Power, innovation in action
Renewables EuropeLiquid air energy storage technology has been in the pipeline for years, but now it’s come of age as Highview Power leads the charge with a demonstrator plant in the UK… and plans for a lot more down the line. Richard Butland tells all
OnPath Energy’s solar / BESS financing, UK
Renewables EuropeBrookfield-owned OnPath Energy in October reached financial close on a £120 million revolving credit facility to support its 5-year development pipeline to deliver 1.6GW of onshore wind and 600MW of solar PV with battery storage
Actis powers up with Terra Solar, Philippines
Renewables Asia PacificActis last month announced a $600 million investment in a mega solar project in the Philippines, marking its largest investment to date in a single APAC transaction
Infra Dig – powering the eVTOL revolution
Renewables EuropeInfra Dig returns to one of its favourite subjects – technology in the infrastructure and energy space – focusing on advanced battery data and modelling. This latest episode features Yash Tripathy, head of product at battery software company About:Energy
Acquisition of Los Llanos, Spain
Renewables EuropeThe Los Llanos solar portfolio proved a shrewd acquisition for DWS as it was seen as strategic to provide secure and stable cash flows and expanded its presence in one of Spain's key regions
Nancy-Contrexéville Rail PPP, France
Transport EuropeProcurement for the Nancy-Contrexéville rail line – which reached financial close in June 2024 – marked a turning point in France’s rail procurement policy
Offshore wind: fraught to financing
Renewables North AmericaThe offshore wind sector has taken two steps forward this month, with Ørsted and Equinor securing financing for two wind projects off the East Coast
CDPQ's infra interests
Renewables North AmericaEarlier this year the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec joined Ares Management and Schroders Capital to provide €750 million in financing to Vantage Data Centers
Batteries not included – a northerly volt face
Renewables EuropeA kick in the teeth was resoundingly delivered this week to the European electric vehicle supply chain with news that the Northvolt-owned Swedish battery maker was on skid row
CFM dives into water investment, Philippines
Renewables Asia PacificClimate Fund Managers, a climate-centric blended finance investment manager, announced its inaugural investment in the Philippines last month. IJGlobal provides an in-depth look into this investment and its potential impact on the nation's water infrastructure
Conexión Norte Toll Road refi, Colombia
Transport Latin AmericaAutopistas de Nordeste – owner and operator of the Conexión Norte 4G Toll Road Project in Colombia secured a $605 million refinancing package in August. The deal included bank loans, LCs and a US private placement