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- 1Solar and Wind Stocks Sink as High Interest Rates Bite▼Solar and Wind Stocks Are Sinking. Blame High Interest Rates.
Shares of solar and wind energy companies are falling, with high interest rates identified as the main cause. Renewable projects typically rely on heavy borrowing, so elevated borrowing costs squeeze returns and delay new installations, prompting investors to pull back from clean energy stocks.
- 2Proparco and Finnfund inject $33 million into Colombian solar firm ERCO●Proparco and Finnfund inject $33 million into Colombian solar platform ERCO
French development finance institution Proparco and Finland's Finnfund have committed $33 million to ERCO, a Colombian solar energy platform. The investment is aimed at expanding solar power capacity in Colombia, supporting the country's transition to renewable energy. Development finance institutions have been increasingly directing capital toward Latin American clean energy projects.
- 3Energy and Climate Deals Roundup for Week of September 21▼Energy and climate deals rundown for the week of September 21
Axios published a weekly rundown of energy and climate deals announced during the week of September 21. The roundup collects funding rounds, acquisitions, and investment activity across the clean energy and climate technology sectors into a single briefing. Such weekly digests are used by investors, founders, and policy watchers to track where climate capital is flowing.
- 4Clean Capital Community Solar Model in Focus Ahead of pv magazine Events▼Clean Capital Community Solar Model and October 2026 pv magazine Events - News and Statistics
Clean Capital's community solar model is being highlighted alongside pv magazine's October 2026 events lineup. Community solar lets households and businesses subscribe to shares of a local solar project and receive credits on their electricity bills, expanding access to renewable energy without rooftop installation. Industry watchers are following how such business models develop as solar markets mature.
- 5Can electric vehicles clean up an African capital's air?▼Could electric vehicles help this African capital clean its air and fight climate change?
The UN Environment Programme is asking whether electric vehicles could help an African capital reduce air pollution and combat climate change. The piece highlights the potential of electric mobility to cut emissions in rapidly growing cities. Interest in electric transport across Africa is growing as governments weigh cleaner alternatives to petrol and diesel vehicles.
- 6Lydian secures $300 million Infranity loan for US solar and storage▼Lydian gets USD-300m Infranity loan for US solar, storage
Lydian has obtained a $300 million loan from Infranity to support its solar and energy storage projects in the United States. The financing backs the company's expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, adding to a growing flow of private credit into the US clean power sector as developers seek capital for large-scale solar and battery assets.
- 7Nuclear Energy ETFs Flagged for Tax-Loss Harvesting▼Tax-Loss Harvesting? Start With Nuclear Energy ETFs
Investors eyeing year-end tax strategies are being pointed toward nuclear energy ETFs as prime candidates for tax-loss harvesting. The sector's funds have drawn attention as holdings likely trading at losses, allowing investors to sell and realize losses that offset capital gains elsewhere in their portfolios. The suggestion comes as nuclear power stocks have faced volatility despite growing interest in nuclear as a clean energy play.
- 8Ivorian Startup EV.Tech Wins Enko Capital Backing for Charging Rollout●Côte d’Ivoire's EV.Tech Secures Enko Capital Investment To Expand EV Charging Network
Côte d’Ivoire-based EV.Tech has secured an investment from Enko Capital to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country. The deal signals growing investor interest in African clean-mobility infrastructure, with the startup expected to use the funds to scale charging points and support adoption of electric vehicles in the region.
- 9Altus Power Partners with The Arc of Rensselaer County on Community Solar▼Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County Launch Community Solar Partnership to Help Lower Energy Costs and Support Employees
Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County have announced a community solar partnership in New York's Capital Region aimed at lowering energy costs for participants while also supporting the organization's employees. Community solar allows subscribers to benefit from solar energy without installing panels, and the arrangement is intended to reduce electricity bills and provide workplace support for staff of the disability services organization.
- 10Blacksburg Transit facility adds nearly 1,500 solar panels with no upfront cost▼Blacksburg Transit facility gets nearly 1,500 solar panels at no upfront cost
Blacksburg Transit in Virginia has installed nearly 1,500 solar panels at one of its facilities, with no upfront cost to the agency. The arrangement reportedly covers installation expenses through a third party, allowing the transit operator to benefit from solar energy savings without capital investment. The project is being highlighted as an example of cost-effective clean energy adoption by public transit agencies.
- 11KawiSafi invests $2 million in Orb Energy for East Africa solar expansion●KawiSafi backs Orb Energy with $2M for East Africa solar push
Impact investor KawiSafi has committed $2 million to solar energy company Orb Energy to support its expansion across East Africa. The funding will help Orb Energy grow its pay-as-you-go solar systems and financing for households and small businesses. Orb Energy already operates in Kenya, making the region a natural focus for the new capital as off-grid solar demand rises.
- 12Actis Launches India Clean Energy Platform Targeting 3 GW Capacity▼Actis Launches New India Clean Energy Platform Targeting 3 GW of Solar, Wind, Storage Capacity
Global investor Actis has launched a new clean energy platform in India, aiming to build 3 gigawatts of solar, wind and storage capacity. The move adds to the growing pipeline of renewable infrastructure investments in India as the country pushes to expand its clean power fleet and attract international capital.
- 13SolSource Raises $300 Million to Expand Propel Solar Financing●SolSource Secures $300 Million to Expand Propel Solar Financing
SolSource has secured $300 million in funding to expand its Propel solar financing business. The capital is intended to support growth in financing for solar installations, giving more homeowners and businesses access to solar power without large upfront costs. Details on the investors and deployment timeline have not been disclosed.