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Balancing Risks and Returns on Social and Impact Finance: New Insights from Herbert Smith Freehills

The report highlights the role of government partnership and support in making the capital structure attractive for investors.

ESG on an Industrial scale

Whether to align with market trends, legislation, planning requirements or all three, there has been a notable pursuit for best in class buildings.

The role for public support in growing ‘green’ hydrogen production

In this article, we look at how the market has grown to-date and what public support for green hydrogen can and should look like, with a focus on the position in France.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Renewable Power Capital on the closing of a c. €555 million financing of its 553MW onshore wind portfolio in Sweden

The deal is one of the largest financing packages for a greenfield onshore wind portfolio in Europe.

Renewable energy the focal point of Australian federal budget

This will bring the total cost of the program to AU$9.3 billion.

Market brief provides further detail on upcoming Australian renewable energy projects tender

Projects will be assessed against seven merit criteria across Stage A and Stage B, with projects demonstrating the highest levels of merit compared to other projects in Stage A progressing to Stage B.

UK sustainability reporting standards anticipated in 2025

Plans to expand the SDR regime to portfolio management services within the UK’s financial services sector are currently open to consultation.

Hogan Lovells represents C2X in investment in SunGas Renewables

Together, SunGas and C2X aim to increase the supply of sustainable fuels and advance global decarbonization of hard to abate industries.

First Irish ‘DMAP’ supports ‘next phase’ of offshore wind development

The first phase of Irish offshore development is already well under way

Strengthening collaboration between the Transport and Energy Sectors: A key stepping stone in the road to Net Zero

Revolutionising Transport - The Road to Net Zero Starts Here

UK carbon budget delivery plan ruled unlawful

The carbon budget delivery plan (CBDP) was fixed by the UK government on 30 March 2023 in response to a court order from the High Court.

Second European Hydrogen Bank auction underway with revised T&Cs

It aims to unlock private investment in the EU by addressing investment challenges, closing the funding gap and connecting future renewable hydrogen supply to consumers.

Australia announces largest ever single tender for renewable energy projects

An allocation of 300MW will also be dedicated to renewable energy projects delivered in South Australia.

Clifford Chance advises Projekt Solartechnik on the financing of the construction of 28 photovoltaic farms

Projekt Solartechnik is an international group specializing in large-scale photovoltaic installations, wind farms, and the sale of green energy.

Herbert Smith Freehills identifies opportunities to improve clean energy project approvals in Queensland & Victoria

HSF has released the ‘Delivering Major Clean Energy Projects in Queensland and Victoria: Review of Statutory Planning Approvals Processes’ Report with Clean Energy Investor Group.

ELTEMATE partners with Daato

Platforms, including Daato have been set up to help manage risk and provide confidence to the process.

Kenya publishes plans for first nuclear power plant

It is anticipated that the nuclear energy development proposed by the plan will require approximately Kshs. 38.233 billion

Australian solar energy sites face increased scrutiny over workers' health and safety

Alongside the physical safety component, workers have also reported risks that have the capacity to negatively impact their psychological health.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises VTTI on the acquisition of Adriatic LNG, Italy's largest LNG terminal

A cross border team from Herbert Smith Freehills supported VTTI with the corporate, financing and regulatory aspects of the transaction.

Managing risks in Australian offshore energy transmission projects

Transmission projects generally involve a split contracting model.

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