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Jan 16, 2019 - Juliana Ennes

Eosol in Talks for Merchant Solar Deal in Mexico

Spanish developer Eosol is finalizing the financing of a fully merchant solar power plant in Mexico.
Jan 16, 2019 - Richard Metcalf, Taryana Odayar

Sumitomo Seals Solar Sale

Sumitomo Corp. of Americas has sold a contracted solar project in Nevada to a New York-based renewables investor following a “highly competitive” auction process, PFR has learned.
Jan 15, 2019 - Shravan Bhat

MidAmerican Prices Latest Green Bond

In what has become something of an annual ritual, MidAmerican Energy priced a green bond on Jan. 9 as part of the financing for the massive wind portfolio it is building in Iowa.
Jan 15, 2019 - Shravan Bhat

Former Ares Staffer Lands at Infra Fund

A recently departed member of Ares-EIF’s infrastructure and power team has surfaced at another private equity firm.
Jan 15, 2019 - Taryana Odayar

UAE Enters North American Renewables Market

The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co., also known as Masdar, has lined up its first renewable energy investment in North America with the acquisition of stakes in two wind farms.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sumitomo Seals Solar Sale

Jan 16, 2019 - Richard Metcalf, Taryana Odayar

Sumitomo Corp. of Americas has sold a contracted solar project in Nevada to a New York-based renewables investor following a “highly competitive” auction process, PFR has learned.
Cypress Creek Hires Adviser for Review

Jan 15, 2019 - Taryana Odayar

Cypress Creek Renewables has retained an adviser to evaluate strategic alternatives, which could result in a potential asset sale.

MidAmerican Prices Latest Green Bond

Jan 15, 2019 - Shravan Bhat

In what has become something of an annual ritual, MidAmerican Energy priced a green bond on Jan. 9 as part of the financing for the massive wind portfolio it is building in Iowa.
Sowitec Sells 200 MW Solar Project in Brazil

Jan 15, 2019 - Juliana Ennes

German developer SOWITEC Group has sold a 200 MW solar project in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco to a European power utility.

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.

Former Ares Staffer Lands at Infra Fund

Jan 15, 2019 - Shravan Bhat

A recently departed member of Ares-EIF’s infrastructure and power team has surfaced at another private equity firm.
MHI Vestas to Open U.S. Office

Jan 15, 2019 - Staff Writer

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is opening an office in Boston in the coming weeks with recent hire Jason Folsom leading the turbine manufacturer's U.S. efforts.

Jan 04, 2019 - Taryana Odayar

ConEd Heralds New Year with “Astoria Borealis” Fireworks Display

A transformer explosion at a ConEdison facility in Astoria, Queens, which took place two days after Christmas, set the New York city skyline ablaze with a dazzling blue glow. The blast caused power outages across the borough, including at LaGuardia airport, and sent social media users into a frenzy about the possibility of an alien invasion.
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.