Big Moves
Exus acquires 715 MW solar projects in US
Exus Renewables North America has acquired four utility-scale solar projects in Louisiana and Wisconsin from ibV Energy Partners. The projects have a combined capacity of 715 MW and include the 310 MW Maple Grove Solar 1 and 2 projects in Wisconsin, and the 125 MW Bayou Teche and 280 MW Bayou Chicot projects in Louisiana. Exus will develop, construct and operate the projects, which are expected to approximately double its renewable energy portfolio.
News
Actis launches Leo Energies in India
Actis has launched Leo Energies, its fourth renewable energy platform in India. The platform targets a portfolio of over 3 GW of onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets. The platform has signed agreements to acquire approximately 650 MWp of operational solar capacity across Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Interviews
The energy transition is not far off, it is happening now: Scotland’s Stephen Gethins
The message that I have received has been clear – that the energy sector, as a whole, is delivering the transformation we need and that Scotland is well placed with decades of experience, skills, expertise, infrastructure and the other necessary ingredients that place us at a competitive advantage. Now there’s no question that there are significant challenges. However, it has been good to hear about the transformation that is being delivered now and hearing the message that Scotland is a good place to invest and a good place to do business.
Opinion & Perspective
The Long Game on Energy Affordability in the US
As electricity costs rise and states make important decisions about energy affordability, the most successful approaches protect consumers today while continuing to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy resources that lower bills over time. As the war in Iran drives up energy prices and as heat waves blanket much of the country, Americans’ electricity bills are rising. Energy efficiency improvements are some of the most cost-effective tools available to help make homes more comfortable and lower household energy costs. But while these improvements save households money over time, their upfront costs make them an easy target for policymakers seeking to lower consumers’ energy bills in the short term.
Mega Trends & Analysis
Eightfold Growth in European EV Public Chargers since 2020: ICCT
Manufacturers of cars and trucks are largely on track to meet the EU’s carbon dioxide (CO2) standards for new vehicles, provided there are continued investments in the transition. For passenger cars, as of June 2026, auto manufacturers were less than 2 g CO2/km short of the average target of 93 g CO2/km for the 2025–2027 period. Electric vehicles are a large part of the compliance strategy. Battery electric passenger cars reached a 22% share among new vehicle registrations in the first half (H1) of 2026, with strong performance in large passenger car markets like France (28% of new registrations) and Germany (26%), as well as several smaller markets like Belgium (36%) and Denmark (80%). Adoption has also picked up in Italy (8%) and Spain.
Policy Watch
Global Impetus: Policies and incentives for scaling up floating solar
Floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) is gaining attraction globally, as countries seek to expand renewable energy while addressing land constraints and making better use of their waterbodies. The report “Scaling Up Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems”, by the Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee, in August 2026, reviews policy, regulatory and incentive frameworks for FPV across China, Japan, the Netherlands, the US, Malaysia, Taiwan, Israel, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Türkiye and Italy.
Tech Talk
Enhancing Europe’s Grid Stability: Forced oscillation guidance on draft NC RfG 2.0
The ENTSO-E and WindEurope, jointly released the Technical Group on Forced Oscillations Report, to provide technical guidance on the proposed forced oscillation requirements introduced in the draft NC RfG 2.0. Although the report is non-binding, it is intended to form the technical basis for a future implementation guidance document after the EC formally adopts the revised network code. The report primarily focuses on wind power plants, although future requirements will also apply to other inverter-based power park modules, including solar photovoltaic plants and battery energy storage systems. As Europe moves towards an increasingly inverter-based power system, the report provides a practical framework for managing forced oscillations while highlighting the need for continued research and collaboration.
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Webinars & Videos
The Economics of Firm Solar and Wind: IRENA Insights
Solar and wind have become the cheapest sources of new electricity generation worldwide. As renewable penetration rises, however, the central challenge of the energy transition is increasingly one of adequacy and flexibility – ensuring that clean electricity is available when and where it is needed. This webinar presented findings from IRENA's report, 24/7 Renewables: The Economics of Firm Solar and Wind, which introduces the firm leveled cost of electricity (firm LCOE): a project-level benchmark that adds battery storage, generation overbuild and complementary renewables to the conventional LCOE.
Knowledge Centre
Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean: Report
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has significant climate investment opportunities and some relatively mature markets, but climate finance remains far below needs and highly uneven across countries, sectors, and climate objectives. Brazil, Mexico, and several larger South American economies have deeper capital markets and larger project pipelines than other countries in the region, along with significant opportunities in renewable energy, industry, and land use. By contrast, other Caribbean, Central and South American countries face smaller markets, high exposure to climate shocks, greater dependence on imported fuels and more constrained fiscal space.
Finance
Green Hydrogen Under OBBBA: What Still Clears an Investment Committee
Roughly 60 clean-hydrogen projects, more than 4.9 million tonnes a year of planned capacity, were cancelled in 2025. The technology did not stop working. The economics only ever closed on a single subsidy, the demand never showed up at the price, and OBBBA just lit a fuse under the subsidy. Here is the arithmetic a 2026 investment committee actually needs. These were not fringe ventures. Air Products walked away from a multi-billion-dollar project; BP and Statkraft retrenched; S&P Global counts around 60 clean-hydrogen projects shelved in 2025. Every post-mortem lands on the same three causes: no bankable offtake, cost inflation through construction, and policy uncertainty. Two of those three are economic, and they are quantifiable. So let us quantify them, on June-2026 cost inputs rather than 2021 ambition.
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