This story was originally published on ESG Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily ESG Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced last month it will acquire clean energy and data center infrastructure developer Intersect in a $4.75 billion deal expected to close in the first half of this year. Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Google and Alphabet’s, with Intersect founder and CEO Sheldon Kimber retaining his title, according to ...

Core Insights - British International Investment (BII) has entered a $75 million financing deal with Blueleaf Energy to support India's clean energy transition and foster collaboration in Southeast Asia [1][3] - The investment will facilitate the development of nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects, expected to generate over 3.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy annually and avoid approximately 3.1 million tons of CO₂ emissions each year [2][3] Investment Details - The financing will fund utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects in India, contributing to India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030 [2][3] - Blueleaf Energy currently manages a pipeline of over 3 GW of solar and wind projects and 2 GWh of energy storage capacity across various markets, including India and Southeast Asia [5] Strategic Importance - The partnership aligns with BII's strategy to de-risk renewable projects and mobilize private capital for climate finance, aiming to catalyze markets and accelerate clean energy transitions in emerging economies [4] - The agreement was signed in Singapore, highlighting the collaborative efforts between BII, Blueleaf Energy, and representatives from the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office [3][4]