UK National Wealth Fund to invest £599m in nuclear SMR technology
The financing package is aimed at delivering three Rolls-Royce small modular reactors with a combined capacity of over 1GW
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IFC, Swedfund, BII, Proparco back climate-resilience for Indian agriculture
The$12.8m investment in Arya, an technology platform, will target storage efficiency and financing
UK set to launch green gilt, coupon set at 4.6%
The 2037 sovereign green bond is expected to be launched via syndication next week
NBIM maintains record high equity exposure to climate solutions
11% of its equity portfolio is invested in climate solutions and exposure to renewable infrastructure is growing
Powering through war: how wind farms became a symbol of Ukrainian resilience
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, wind farms have become a cornerstone of Ukraine’s energy security. Backed by investors, Ukraine defied the odds to install record levels of wind energy capacity in 2025
Phoenix CIO calls for NWF product rethink to unlock insurer capital
The UK’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) will need to reconsider how its investment products are structured if it is to attract large-scale capital from the insurance sector, according to Phoenix Group CIO Michael Eakins
Norges Bank announces 18% annual return from renewable infrastructure
Unlisted renewable infrastructure accounts of 0.4% of NBIM’s holdings. In recent months, NBIM has signalled its intent to diversify its exposure
EU pitches renewables-led energy independence plan at Davos
In urgent pursuit of strategic autonomy, Europe is pushing for more homegrown clean energy. Its latest move – a €5bn technology fund received significant backing at Davos
Australian sovereign climate fund backs QIC infrastructure strategy
The Global Infrastructure Fund II will target investments in transition infrastructure assets in energy and transport sectors
Norges Bank set to diversify renewable infrastructure investments
NBIM’s new strategic plan includes a push for investing more in 'enabling' infrastructure and indirect structures
EIFO extends €100m loan to Vulcan Energy’s geothermal lithium project
The loan is part of a financing package for Europe’s first integrated lithium supply chain, aimed at reducing high levels of Chinese import dependence
‘Largest capital reallocation in history’: NBIM renews commitments to renewable infrastructure
The Norwegian investment manager has outlined its climate ambitions for the next five years, doubling down on commitments to invest in the transition