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This fact sheet details the certification of a ZAR 8 billion (USD 540 million) commercial loan issued on July 15, 2019, to refinance the Redstone Solar Thermal Power Plant in South Africa. The project, developed by ACWA Power and SolarReserve, is a 100MW Concentrated Solar Power plant that became operational in late 2018.

This fact sheet details a USD 450 million private placement green bond issued by AES Gener (a subsidiary of AES Corporation) on October 7, 2019, to finance renewable energy activities including wind, solar, and battery storage.

Taweelah IWP issued a USD785m Sukuk to finance the construction of the world's largest reverse osmosis desalination plant (200 million imperial gallons per day) and a complementary photovoltaic power plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The project, scheduled for completion in 2020, supports the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050 goal of reducing power-generation carbon footprints by 70%.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY300 million green bond issued by Hangzhou United Rural Commercial Bank on August 16, 2019, to fund solar energy, water distribution, and recycling projects in China.

This fact sheet details a BRL40m (USD11m) green bond issued by Athon Energia S.A. on July 19, 2019, to finance six solar PV distributed generation projects in Brazil.

This case study describes Smiling Through Light, a social enterprise founded by Mariama Kamara to increase electricity access in Sierra Leone through a women-led business model that trains local women as solar technology entrepreneurs.

This research paper maps the policy landscape for off-grid solar irrigation in India, highlighting that a lack of coordination across the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus can undermine policy effectiveness. It specifically examines policies at the central level and in Bihar and Rajasthan, recommending that the PM-KUSUM scheme be carefully monitored and integrated with sustainable groundwater management to avoid negative environmental impacts while leveraging benefits like reduced electricity subsidies and increased farmer income.

Hanwha Energy Holdings USA issued a 3-year green bond on July 30, 2019, to finance solar energy production units and related infrastructure. The issuer, a subsidiary of the South Korean Hanwha Group, committed to annual allocation and impact reporting, tracking metrics such as CO2 reduction and renewable energy capacity.

This fact sheet details a JPY 6 billion green bond issued by Meidensha Corporation on July 23, 2019, to fund the expansion and construction of manufacturing facilities for electric and hybrid vehicle motors and rooftop solar panels in Japan.

Etrion Corporation issued a JPY16.7bn green loan on July 2, 2019, to finance the 45MW Niigata solar project in Japan. This marks the first green loan for renewable energy in Japan. The project is expected to be operational by Q4 2021, producing 47GWh annually for over 13,000 households, supported by an 18-year power purchase agreement with Tohoku.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR 500 million green bond issued by BayWa AG on June 26, 2019, to finance and refinance renewable energy projects.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a EUR140 million (USD157 million) green bond issued by European Energy A/S on June 20, 2019, to fund renewable energy projects and refinance existing debt.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details the issuance of a USD 1.4 billion sovereign green bond by the Republic of Chile on June 17, 2019, which is the first Sovereign Certified Climate Bond issued in the Americas.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a USD 500 million green bond issued by Adani Green Energy UP Limited on June 10, 2019, specifically for the refinancing of solar projects in India.

This fact sheet details a BRL 820 million (USD 210 million) green bond issued by AES Tietê Energia on April 17, 2019, to finance and refinance solar energy assets in Brazil.

Shenzhen Energy Nanjing Holding Co., Ltd. issued a CNY1bn green Asset-Backed Security (ABS) on April 29, 2019, to fund loan repayments (60%) and working capital (40%). The bond is backed by 13 solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 228.43MW, which are expected to avoid 165,135 tons of CO2 and 97,746.2 tons of coal equivalent.

This fact sheet from the Climate Bonds Initiative details a ZAR1.66bn (USD116m) green bond issued by Nedbank Ltd. on April 30, 2019, to finance solar and wind energy assets in South Africa.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a USD 400 million senior secured green bond issued by NSTAR Electric on May 15, 2019, to fund low-carbon and clean energy initiatives in Massachusetts.

This fact sheet details a EUR 750 million green bond issued by La Banque Postale on April 4, 2019, with a 10-year tenor. The proceeds are dedicated to financing or refinancing 47 renewable energy loans, specifically focusing on wind and solar projects.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet detailing a AUD 400 million green bond issued by Woolworths Group Limited on April 23, 2019, to finance low-carbon supermarket buildings and energy efficiency improvements in Australia.