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This report by Ember analyzes India's progress toward its 2022 renewable energy (RE) target of 175 GW and its 2030 target of 450 GW, highlighting a strong reliance on solar growth and significant disparities in progress across different states.

Natural Justice (NJ) submitted a formal objection on 31 January 2022 to proposed amendments to the s24H Registration Authority Regulations, 2016 under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). NJ argues that requiring a registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to handle appeals and certain submissions would create prohibitive financial barriers for communities, effectively barring them from the appeals process and subsequent judicial review.

This case study by the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) examines the conversion of abandoned mine sites (brownfields) into renewable energy generating spaces (brightfields), specifically focusing on solar and wind projects in Canada and Germany.

CrossBoundary Energy is implementing a hybrid-renewable energy grid for a mine in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, to replace unreliable heavy fuel oil (HFO) power. The project includes 8 MW of solar PV, 12 MW of wind turbines, and an 8 MW battery storage system (BESS), financed by EUR 24,152,505 in equity.

RMI argues that utility-scale energy production and local electricity production, such as rooftop solar, are complementary rather than competing solutions for the energy transition in the United States.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines how trade policy, specifically tariffs, can be used by developing countries to balance the goal of maximizing local economic benefits from clean energy investments with the need to minimize project costs. It analyzes the bill of materials for wind and solar projects to identify which components are suited for local production and evaluates the trade profiles of several countries to provide a framework for aligning trade and energy policies.

This report by RMI argues that current US tax regulations create perverse incentives that discourage regulated utilities from deploying clean energy. It proposes two specific policy changes—eliminating tax normalization for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and implementing direct pay for tax credits—to align utility financial interests with the goal of 100 percent clean electricity by 2035.

This case study describes a hybrid solar-wind mini-grid project implemented by Ryse Energy in Ada Foah, Ghana. Originally intended only for agricultural output, the project scope expanded to provide basic electricity to a village of approximately 500 people experiencing extreme energy poverty. Funded by a United Nations grant, the system integrates wind turbines, solar arrays, and battery storage to provide reliable energy for irrigation and community needs, avoiding 85 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

This report by RMI examines the economic development potential for rural American communities resulting from the expansion of onshore wind and utility-scale solar energy through 2030.

The report analyzes the EU power sector in 2020, highlighting a landmark moment where renewables generated 38% of electricity, overtaking fossil-fired generation for the first time. While coal generation saw a significant decline, the report notes that the transition speed remains insufficient to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets, partly due to the persistence of gas generation and a record drop in nuclear output.

This case study describes the development of rural electricity networks in Tanzania by Rift Valley Energy, starting with a 4-megawatt hydro-power station in the Mufindi district. The company utilizes an 'ABC model' to serve anchor customers, businesses, and communities, expanding its infrastructure to include a 2.4-megawatt wind farm to ensure reliability during dry seasons.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for Mercury NZ Ltd detailing a NZD 200 million green bond issued on September 14, 2020, to fund wind and geothermal energy assets.

A case study on a decentralized renewable energy project by Ryse Energy in the Los Lagos region of Chile, which installed hybrid wind and solar mini-grids across 16 remote islands to power critical infrastructure.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a EUR 10 million issuance by Reconcept GmbH to finance renewable energy projects globally.

This fact sheet describes the financing of the Murra Warra II Wind Farm in Australia, noting it as the first project finance green loan used for wind farm construction in the country.

A statement from Dan Lashof of the World Resources Institute criticizing a $3 trillion U.S. House of Representatives recovery package for failing to provide support to the clean energy industry and its workers despite significant job losses.

This fact sheet details a green bond issuance by Atlantica Yield (now Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure), a UK-headquartered sustainable infrastructure company. The bond, issued on April 3, 2020, raised EUR 290 million (USD 320 million) via private placement to finance renewable energy projects and transmission lines.

This Green Bond Fact Sheet details a USD 325 million green bond issued by Vena Energy on February 26, 2020, with a five-year tenor maturing on February 26, 2025. The bond is intended to fund renewable energy projects, specifically solar, wind, and hydropower, and is the first green bond from a Singaporean non-financial corporate to be denominated in USD and to acquire a green bond rating.

This fact sheet details a Chinese Asset-Backed Security (ABS) green bond issued by State Power Shanxi New Energy Development Co., Ltd. on December 31, 2019, to fund solar and wind energy projects.

This fact sheet details a CNY 560 million (USD 80 million) green asset-backed security (ABS) issued by Guodian Ningxia New Energy Development Co., Ltd. on December 27, 2019, to support solar and onshore wind energy projects in Ningxia, China.