PacificLight secures CCGT loan

There has been a flurry of M&A in Latin America’s mining sector. Deals are emerging for acquisitions and greenfield projects. By Nic Stone.

Singapore makes a new call for at least 200MW of data centre capacity. It aims to remain a trusted hub for AI and DC investments. By Minerva Lau

Poland's auction for 20GW/122GWh BESS financing subsidies closed oversubscribed. The result sets the scene for new financing solutions but raises questions. By Cristiana Sandeva.

All the indicators for the battery storage market are currently positive. Capex prices are still falling, price forecasts are rising, grid capacity is being increased. But there is an interesting conundrum – the more build, the better the outlook.

The Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Project in New South Wales marks a significant milestone for the state's renewable energy zone programme, as it is the first renewable energy zone in the state to enter its delivery phase and the first to be delivered via a PPP-style, long-term DBFOM contract. By Jose de Ponte in the Sydney projects team at DLA Piper who advised Cobra on the project.

Italy's FER X tenders awarded 9.7GW worth of CfDs with 8.6GW of them for solar. Project financings are expected to flood the market next year but the auction results also raise questions about PPAs and wind. By Cristiana Sandeva