Project finance
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Fervo has crossed the bankability divide
As the next-gen geothermal company prepares for IPO, big banks are betting $421 million on its first-of-a-kind geothermal project.
Maeve AllsupMar 19, 2026 -
DOE’s behemoth loan deal shields ratepayers from data center costs
After Trump won, Southern Company put its loan on ice. Now, newly restructured, the $26.5 billion deal is DOE’s largest ever.
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The project finance vacuum left by the Catalyst fund’s demise
Why the end of Breakthrough Energy’s arm dedicated to first-of-a-kind projects is a “huge blow" for cleantech.
Catherine BoudreauFeb 18, 2026 -
How Climate First financed its first standalone storage project
The $32 million deal for two 10-MW batteries shows how community lenders can finance risky arbitrage models.
Bianca GiacoboneJan 8, 2026 -
How to evaluate the financial health of solar developers in 2025
The “solar coaster” is over. Welcome to the solar marathon.
Aaron HalimiNov 21, 2025 -
This tool gives non-dilutive financing to climate tech FOAKs
Elemental Impact’s Development-SAFE mechanism gives bridge capital for startups setting up their first projects.
Bianca GiacoboneNov 4, 2025 -
Form’s first 100-hour batteries are hitting the grid
It’s been a challenging road. But now, the company is looking to quickly scale manufacturing to meet AI-fueled demand.
Maeve AllsupOct 29, 2025 -
Meta is buying green ironmaker Electra’s first EACs
And the startup also inked deals with Nucor, Toyota, and Interfer Edelstahl.
Alexander C. KaufmanOct 21, 2025
