Analysis Archive
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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...
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Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm, Germany
Renewables EuropeThe 476MW Baltic Eagle fixed-foundation offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, off Germany’s Pomeranian coast, reached financial close in March, becoming the first large European OWF to firm up project...
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Acquisition of Kenter, Netherlands
Renewables EuropePension funds APG and the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System have collaborated for a long time, making the acquisition of Dutch metering business Kenter, which closed in January, a natural...
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Botswana's first utility scale solar, Mmadinare
Renewables Sub-Saharan AfricaThe Mmadinare cluster solar complex – Botswana’s first-utility scale solar project – being delivered by Norwegian renewable power producer Scatec will eventually have a capacity of 100MW and it...
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Offshore wind: the final step to financing
Renewables North AmericaThe US offshore wind sector continues to gain momentum with the latest round of regulatory approvals as financiers begin to prep the paperwork to fund these mega projects.
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Infra Dig – Hamish Lea-Wilson, Igneo IP
Renewables EuropeThe role of long-term investors in infrastructure and energy forms a central tenet of this latest episode of the IJGlobal podcast – Infra Dig – in a far-ranging interview that spans Europe. Hamish...
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SunZia Wind & Transmission: 18 years in the making
Renewables North AmericaThe largest clean energy infrastructure project in US history closed just before the new year started. Pattern Energy inked $11 billion in financing for its 500+ mile transmission line connecting more...
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Athens International Airport IPO, Greece
Transport EuropeAthens International Airport successfully listed on the Greek stock exchange, ATHEX, this February, bringing an end to its slew of unsuccessful attempts
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Acquisition of Equans Urban Energy, UK
Social & Defence EuropeA consortium of Swiss Life Asset Managers and Schroders Greencoat took over Equans Urban Energy in the UK in December for an enterprise value of £260 million, becoming the owner of the country's...
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Finding a market for Latin American green hydrogen
Renewables Latin AmericaGreen hydrogen promises to be a game changer in global energy transition with the possibility it presents in decarbonising industries. Latin America has positioned itself as a frontrunner in the...
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University of Sussex West Slope PPP, England
Social & Defence EuropeThe University of Sussex celebrated financial close late last year on a £210.5 million PPP-style transaction to upgrade and increase its accommodation services to transform the student experience
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Quinbrook Renewables Impact Fund, UK
Renewables EuropeQuinbrook’s Renewables Impact Fund is aiming to address the need for investment in renewable energy infrastructure in the UK, to facilitate the scale-up and deployment of the generation capacity...