energy transition

The Australian fund manager is aiming for a more decarbonised and self-sufficient supply chain buying solar modules and batteries for its renewables projects that use the polysilicon manufactured at the Lansdown facility.

Founder Vincent le Hodey tell us the Brussels-based manager will target developers in need of liquidity in the solar and onshore wind sectors.

The fund, the first dedicated impact vehicle for the renewables manager, launched in 2020 seeking £500m from LPs.

Government backing boosts investment case for low-carbon hydrogen but challenges remain.

CFO Andrew Cross sees climate-related investments as a major focus for the years ahead, with climate a ‘cross-border issue’.

The manager will invest in Chow Energy to help develop its 1GW solar pipeline, as it eyes future investments in the country.

A lack of social licence to build power lines, coupled with materials and labour shortages, stand in the way of a rapid exit from fossil fuels.

H2 specialist Hy24 has co-led a €1.5bn equity raise for a green steel plant that will include Europe’s first giga-scale electrolyser.

Energy Capital Partners joins Bridgepoint Group in a deal worth £835m. With ECP, Bridgepoint adds an infra leg to its PE and credit businesses.

The firm has now raised A$550m for its open-end renewables platform since launching a year ago, with plans to build a portfolio worth A$10bn.