Clean Capital

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.

C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing is being highlighted as a way for building owners to fund energy-efficiency and clean-energy upgrades without tapping constrained capital budgets. Because repayment is attached to the property's tax assessment, projects can move forward even when companies have frozen capital spending, a tension many businesses face in the current economic climate.

Impact-focused finance coverage highlights how catalytic capital — concessionary funding willing to take early risk — can unlock first-of-a-kind infrastructure and climate projects that commercial lenders avoid. By absorbing early-stage risk, such capital is said to help novel projects reach bankability and attract larger private investors. The discussion reflects growing interest in blended finance models to fund emerging clean-energy and development projects globally.

The International Council on Clean Transportation has published a case study examining the health impacts of road-transport-related air pollution on school-aged children and adolescents in Gurugram, India. The research focuses on how vehicle emissions affect young people in one of India's most polluted urban areas, adding to growing concern over air quality and children's health in the Delhi national capital region.

A Moscow-based luxury care service, Bleach Moscow, is promoting its repair and cleaning of Louis Vuitton bags and other premium leather goods. The service specializes in restoring high-end footwear and accessories, offering maintenance for luxury items in the Russian capital as demand for care of expensive brands continues.

Climate technology startups in Washington state are raising new funding rounds even as the AI boom draws investor dollars away from other sectors. Founders in the Pacific Northwest are still managing to close deals, a sign that venture capital interest in clean energy and climate innovation has not dried up entirely, though founders face a tougher environment as AI companies absorb a growing share of available cash.

Axios has published its weekly roundup of energy and climate-related deals, covering the latest funding, mergers and investment activity in the sector. The roundup tracks which clean energy and climate startups and companies secured capital or struck agreements over the past week, offering a snapshot of where investor money is flowing in the energy transition.

Exus Renewables North America has acquired a 715 MW portfolio of solar projects, expanding its renewable energy footprint in the United States. The deal, reported by Mercom Capital Group, adds significant utility-scale capacity to the company's assets as demand for clean power continues to grow across North American markets.

Biden's administration has put forward a plan to expand solar energy in the United States. In related infrastructure news, Dutch pension asset manager APG is directing investment toward smart city projects, while global infrastructure firm I Squared has made its first move into hydrogen. The roundup signals continued momentum in energy transition and digital infrastructure investing, with major institutional players committing capital to renewables, urban technology and emerging clean fuels.

The United Nations is drawing attention to the challenge of unlocking private capital to fund Kenya's energy transition and broader sustainable development goals. The discussion focuses on how investment can be mobilised to support clean energy expansion in the East African nation, a topic relevant to financiers, policymakers and development partners working on climate finance in the region.

A 1921 provision in US tax law wipes out capital gains liability when an asset holder dies, known as the stepped-up basis. Because of it, trillions of dollars in unrealized stock and real estate gains held by Americans will pass to heirs without ever being taxed. Critics say this lets the wealthiest families avoid capital gains tax indefinitely, while defenders see it as protecting family assets from double taxation.

Solar company Alight has acquired a 2 gigawatt solar portfolio in Sweden from Soltech Energy. The deal transfers a large pipeline of solar projects to Alight, expanding its presence in the Nordic market. The transaction was reported by Mercom Capital Group, which tracks clean energy deals, and reflects continued consolidation in Europe's solar sector.

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.

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.

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.

Sumitomo has invested in a renewable energy project in India combining solar and wind generation with battery storage, with a capacity of 500MW of generation and 200MWh of storage. The investment adds to growing Japanese corporate involvement in India's rapidly expanding clean energy sector, where hybrid projects paired with large-scale storage are attracting significant international capital.

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.

US renewable energy companies Maxwell, CleanChoice Energy and Lydian have received investments totalling US$1.3 billion, according to PV Tech's finance round-up. The figures highlight continued investor interest in the American solar and clean energy sector, with the capital expected to support project development and company expansion. Further breakdowns of each investment were not immediately detailed.