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Electrifying times – hair on end
Renewables EuropeThere’s an old Italian saying “tutto il mondo è un paese”, and never has this been truer than it has been this week as petrol prices surge and – with the wisdom of herd creatures (possibly sheep) – the masses rush to buy electric vehicles
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Dogger Bank C Offshore Wind Farm, UK
Renewables EuropeThe end of last year saw Equinor and SSE Renewables reach financial close on Dogger Bank C, concluding financing on the third and last phase of what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Waste Not Want Not – Ancala digests UK AD
Renewables EuropeThe UK anaerobic digestion sector experienced a watershed moment late last year with a government initiative giving it a much-needed shot in the arm that will result in ramped up performance
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Judgment Day(s) and the die is (mostly) cast
Renewables EuropeWith 3 judging sessions now having been staged for IJGlobal Awards 2021 – APAC and LatAm yet to undergo Judgment Day – the time has arrived to reflect on the process... which included a bullet proof vest and a peleton (we suspect)
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IJGlobal Awards 2021 – Europe & Africa Judging Team
Renewables EuropeIt is our annual delight to announce the judging team for Europe and Africa – a fine selection of established industry professionals who will bring their experience to bear while assessing submissions for IJGlobal Awards 2021
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Can PF lenders truly influence ESG compliance?
Renewables EuropeI recall the times, less than a decade ago, when project sponsors, were pushing back on ongoing undertakings re Equator Principles compliance in the finance documentation of greenfield projects
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2022 – the great energy coin flip
Renewables EuropeHave you noticed that journalists at this time of year have a nasty habit of churning out stories that are the equivalent of sticking a sucked finger in the air to test which way the wind prevails? It’s a bit of a cheat really. It’s journalistic low-hanging fruit… a bit like entering a deal at syndication.
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DC Advisory: ready to ride the energy transition
Renewables EuropeTwo months shy of celebrating its 10-year anniversary, DC Advisory’s infrastructure team has been crowned Financial Adviser of the Year in two categories (EMEA and Americas) at the IJInvestor Awards 2021
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Outstanding Individual of the Year – EMEA
Renewables EuropeA well-known figure within the international infrastructure community, Karen Azoulay was a popular choice for this individual award from IJInvestor
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IJInvestor Lifetime Achievement Award
Renewables EuropeA true luminary of the infrastructure industry, Geoff Jackson needs little introduction and his recognition with this award is a fitting response to a career well played
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IJInvestor Rising Star of the Year – EMEA
Renewables EuropeInfrastructure is in the blood for Oliver Müllem and his selection as winner of the Rising Star of the Year Award for EMEA is a fitting accolade
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Infra in Russia – an exciting investment destination
Renewables EuropeRussia has been a very rewarding destination for public market investors – but what about private investment in Russian infrastructure, particularly given the lack of returns and opportunities available in the infrastructure market globally?
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Climate change and COP26: Are we there yet?
Renewables EuropeFor those motivated by sustainability and the prevention of climate change, there is a feeling that the agreements reached at COP26 fall short of the radical change needed to stop the planet heating to levels that will lead to a climate-catastrophe
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COP in the rearview – M&A to the fore
Renewables EuropeProtesters and the political dregs are upping sticks from the COP26 summit to take “sustainable” transport solutions for the next hot air symposium as dust settles on more MoUs than you can shake a toothy grin at
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Good COP, bad COP… and empty vessels
Renewables EuropeAs the first week of COP26 draws to a close, the time has come to marvel at world leaders dozing their way to oblivion and Greta Thunberg expanding her vocabulary, ably assisted by Glaswegians who consider swearing to be an art form
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IJGlobal European ESG Energy Deal of the Year – Northvolt
Renewables EuropeA project that has already won a slew of awards – even from IJGlobal – the impact of this Gigafactory on the European market was deemed so great, it was a sure-fire winner
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IJGlobal ESG Award Transport Deal of the Year – CNG Foresight
Renewables EuropeThe IJGlobal ESG Transport Deal of the Year was won by a transformative transaction that sees widespread adoption of biomethane fuelling infrastructure for trucks across the UK
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IJGlobal ESG Infrastructure Deal of the Year – Zenobē Energy
Renewables EuropeZenobē Energy and its £150 million fundraise to drive the clean energy transition across the transport sector in the UK won the IJGlobal ESG Infrastructure Deal of the Year
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IJGlobal ESG Award, Technology – Quinbrook
Renewables EuropeWinning over the judges to scoop the IJGlobal ESG Award for technology, Quinbrook enjoyed a successful launch event with two significant prizes and a highly commended