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UK Infrastructure Bank to invest £200m in energy storage

'Legitimate fear' among investors over potential EU-US green trade war, says NTR

There is "legitimate fear" that only larger EU countries will benefit from the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), and that it could prompt a green trade war with the US, renewable energy developer NTR has told Environmental Finance.

Brookfield-led consortium to acquire Australian power generator

A consortium of Brookfield Renewable Partners, GIC, Temasek and MidOcean Energy, have agreed to acquire Australia's largest integrated power generator, Origin Energy, for AUD18.7 billion ($12.4 billion).

BNP Paribas: EU needs 'much more' support for climate

Investors have been unconvinced by the EU's response to US support for industry that will drive the transition to a low-carbon economy, an analyst at BNP Paribas has said.

'Strong ESG rating helps' Africa's biggest renewables deal

The process of securing Africa's biggest renewable energy deal was smoothed by the company being acquired having an outstanding ESG rating, it was claimed.

Powering the UK battery revolution

The Green Finance Institute's proposed Battery Investment Facility could be transformative for the sector, writes Suzanna Hinson

'Capex must be a focus of energy transition engagement', investors told

Asset managers grappling with the energy transition have been urged to prioritise engaging on companies' capital expenditure (capex) plans.

CPP Investments to acquire US energy producer

responsAbility invests $10m in South African solar

A responsAbility-managed climate fund has committed $10 million to asset manager Jaguar New Energies (JNE), to help it expand a portfolio of South African solar energy projects.

NextEnergy Capital raises £595m for UK solar fund