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Dec 14, 2018 - Juliana Ennes

Canadian Solar Raises Debt for Argentine Solar Project

Canadian Solar has raised long-term debt for its 80 MW Cafayate solar project in Argentina.
Dec 14, 2018 - Taryana Odayar

Solar Securitizer Spruce Looks to Turn Corner Under New Management

With a new owner, revamped management team and a change of headquarters, solar securitizer Spruce Finance is looking to chart a course forward following a turbulent couple of years in which the solar loan originator's early backers are said to have been "wiped out."
Dec 13, 2018 - Max Adams

Sunrun Prices Latest Solar Securitization

Residential solar developer Sunrun priced its second ever securitization on Dec. 12, Sunrun 2018-1, a $378.5 million offering backed by leases and power purchase agreements tied to rooftop solar systems.
Dec 13, 2018 - Shravan Bhat, Taryana Odayar

Solar Developer Hires Adviser for Potential Sale

A developer, owner and operator of utility-scale solar projects has hired a financial adviser as it explores strategic alternatives.
Dec 12, 2018 - Richard Metcalf

MS Infra Partners Closes Red Oak Refi

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has closed the refinancing of its 805 MW Red Oak combined-cycle project in New Jersey.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Solar Developer Hires Adviser for Potential Sale

Dec 13, 2018 - Shravan Bhat, Taryana Odayar

A developer, owner and operator of utility-scale solar projects has hired a financial adviser as it explores strategic alternatives.
AltaGas Finds Buyer for Northwest Hydro Portfolio

Dec 13, 2018 - Taryana Odayar

AltaGas has agreed to sell an approximately 55% stake in its 277 MW Northwest Hydro portfolio for about C$1.39 billion ($1.04 billion).

Canadian Solar Raises Debt for Argentine Solar Project

Dec 14, 2018 - Juliana Ennes

Canadian Solar has raised long-term debt for its 80 MW Cafayate solar project in Argentina.
Solar Securitizer Spruce Looks to Turn Corner Under New Management

Dec 14, 2018 - Taryana Odayar

With a new owner, revamped management team and a change of headquarters, solar securitizer Spruce Finance is looking to chart a course forward following a turbulent couple of years in which the solar loan originator's early backers are said to have been "wiped out."

8minutenergy Clinches $200M, Backed by JP Morgan

Dec 11, 2018 - Taryana Odayar

A joint venture between JP Morgan Asset Management and an affiliate of New York-headquartered private investment firm Upper Bay Infrastructure Partners is providing financing for 8minutenergy Renewables’ 10 GW project pipeline.
California Wildfire Blindsides Catastrophe Bondholders

Nov 26, 2018 - Guest Contributor

The frequency of devastating wildfires has rocketed in California over the past two years. Camp Fire, fully contained as of Sunday, looks set to wipe out a catastrophe bond. Jasper Cox, reporter at GlobalCapital, explores the sharp questions that arise about how to model and price an emergent risk to companies, buildings and people when this is bundled out to the capital markets.

Canada Infra Vet Joins Boralex

Dec 12, 2018 - Ila Patel

Bruno Guilmette is to join renewable energy power company Boralex in Canada as vice president and cfo.
BNP's Advani Appointed to Coverage Leadership Role

Dec 11, 2018 - Richard Metcalf

BNP Paribas managing director Ravina Advani has been appointed head of energy, natural resources and renewables in the firm's coverage division.

Nov 20, 2018 - Taryana Odayar

Paraguay Lures Blockchain’s “Golden Goose” with Cheap Hydro

Paraguay, home to Jesuit ruins, rainforests and the world’s largest dam, will also soon be home to what is being touted as the world’s largest cryptocurrency mining center and exchange, which will be powered by the massive, state-owned Itaipú hydroelectric project under a 15-year contract.
Nov 01, 2018 - Stuart Wise

Inspired by Pontiff, Parishes Sign PPAs

Con Edison Solutions has installed solar arrays at five Catholic parishes on Staten Island and in Yonkers, N.Y., after signing 20-year power purchase agreements.
Oct 12, 2018 - Power Finance & Risk

#PowerTweets Oct. 12, 2018: Michael, IPCC, Kanye

The #PowerTweets feature tracks trends and news in power and energy on Twitter.