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Schroders Greencoat Buys $610M Stake in Ørsted’s UK Wind Farm

Mining Giants Push for Renewable Energy in Interior Alaska

Multibillion-dollar mining companies in Alaska’s Interior are joining climate advocates in urging a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Kinross and Northern Star, operators of the region’s largest gold mines, are pressuring the local utility to embrace clean energy—while weighing their own options as federal climate funding stalls and fossil fuel reliance remains entrenched.

California Advances Small Business Solar Growth with New Public Works Exemptions

Google’s offshore wind leap in Taiwan sets new bar for Asia’s clean energy future

Trump Administration Halts $5 Billion New York Offshore Wind Project

The federal government’s decision to freeze the Empire Wind project represents a dramatic shift in U.S. energy priorities, with broad implications for climate policy, clean energy investment, and state-federal relations. With billions at stake and a rapidly closing window for climate action, the controversy is shaping up to be a defining battle in the country’s renewable energy narrative.

Apollo Commits up to $400 Million to Launch New Community Solar JV with Summit Ridge

Apollo’s $400 million JV with Summit Ridge accelerates the U.S. shift to localized clean power—unlocking community solar as a tool for grid resilience, energy equity, and sustainable job creation.

Excelsior Energy Capital Raises $1 Billion for Second Renewable Energy Fund

The $1 billion close of Excelsior’s Renewable Energy Fund II represents a strong endorsement of the firm’s disciplined investment approach and highlights the growing interest in clean energy solutions as part of the global shift toward sustainability.

Viking and Fincantieri to Launch World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship by 2026

Viking Cruises and Fincantieri to launch the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, marking a major milestone in zero-emission maritime innovation.

Vale Strikes $1 Billion Renewable Energy Deal with Global Infrastructure Partners

Vale will receive $1 billion from Global Infrastructure Partners by selling 70% of Alianca Energia, consolidating major solar and hydro assets to advance Brazil’s clean energy expansion.

Gasunie Commits $13B to Dutch Grid Overhaul, Prioritizing Sustainable Gases

Gasunie’s $13B investment will transform the Dutch gas grid, prioritizing hydrogen, biomethane, and CCS, securing industrial competitiveness while accelerating the energy transition.

Google Strikes 10-Year Wind Energy Deal with Exus Renewables to Power Spanish Operations

Google has signed a 10-year PPA with Exus Renewables, securing 35MW of wind energy for its Spanish operations. The deal supports Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goal by 2030 and contributes to Spain’s renewable energy transition.

Kimberly-Clark to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy at Kleenex Factory by 2029

Kimberly-Clark’s Kleenex manufacturing site in Germany is set to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2029, cutting 50,000 tons of carbon emissions per year. The move supports the company’s 50% emissions reduction goal by 2030 and will be backed by electrification, renewable PPAs, and government incentives.