PSC of the District of Columbia launches RFP for community heat pump pilot project by Released | May 18, 2022 The Washington, D.C.–based Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has issued an RFP to support the development of a large community heat pump system to replace existing fossil fuel space conditioning systems.
Ghelamco to deliver photovoltaic energy in Poland by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 Ghelamco, a European real estate investor and developer, has commenced construction of more than 10 megawatts of photovoltaic farms in six locations within the Opole region of Poland.
Russia-Ukraine war could derail global net-zero progress by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 The Russia-Ukraine war has the potential to derail the world from its path toward net zero, according to a new report by MSCI.
Downing’s Bagnall Energy expands onshore wind portfolio in Finland by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 Bagnall Energy, the renewable energy and infrastructure arm of Downing Estate Planning Service, has agreed to acquire a 30-megawatt onshore wind farm in Finland once it begins operations.
AXA IM Alts and Swiss Life Asset Managers acquire Spanish fiber business by Kali Persall | May 18, 2022 AXA IM Alts and Swiss Life Asset Managers have formed a new joint venture to acquire Spanish fiber business lyntia Networks from Antin Infrastructure Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed.
GreenPoint closes inaugural technology fund at $134m by Released | May 18, 2022 GreenPoint Partners, a New York–based alternatives firm investing at the intersection of real assets, technology and sustainability, has closed its inaugural technology fund at $134 million (approximately $200 million inclusive of associated co-investment capital), as well as the first investment by its innovative real estate private equity platform.
EQT Real Estate II buys six PBSA assets in U.K. by Released | May 18, 2022 EQT Real Estate II Fund, a fund managed by EQT Exeter, has agreed to acquire six flagship student accommodation assets in two separate transactions from subsidiaries of Watkin Jones and Tide Construction.
Q1/2022 infrastructure fundraising sets blistering pace by Sheila Hopkins | May 17, 2022 According to the i3 fundraising database, private equity infrastructure funds reaching final closing in Q1/2022 raised $70 billion — an amount typically raised in three quarters. Q2/2022 looks to be keeping up the pace.
City of Bloomington, Ind., signs high-speed internet agreement with Meridiam by Kali Persall | May 17, 2022 The City of Bloomington, Ind., has inked an agreement with Meridiam for a $50 million high-speed internet investment.
HICL Infrastructure acquires 50% stake in German road P3 by Kali Persall | May 17, 2022 HICL Infrastructure, the first infrastructure investment company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, has made its foray into the German market with the acquisition of a 50 percent equity interest in the B247 Mühlhausen-Bad Langensalza Road public-private partnership (P3).