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Texas and California are leading the transition to solar energy, the fastest-growing renewable energy in the United States. Societe Generale partnered with Clearway Energy Group, one of the largest clean energy developers and operators in the US, to lead the financing of two major solar projects with the capacity to power roughly 150,000 homes across these two...

E-VAC Magnets, the North American subsidiary of Vacuumschmelze (VAC), is constructing a permanent magnets manufacturing facility in South Carolina to help boost US supply of EV infrastructure. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Hedge Provider in the $335m Project Financing for this first of its kind permanent magnets manufacturing plant in...

Solar energy is the fastest-growing form of clean electricity in the US. The government instituted billions in incentives for US-manufactured solar hardware via the Inflation Reduction Act. Trina Solar, a global leader in solar photovoltaics, developing its first US manufacturing facility in Wilmer, Texas.

With the "Solar Pack" offer, Societe Generale supports its corporate and institutional clients in the energy transition of the African continent.

Creating Energy Superhighway to reach Three Million Americans Leveraging New Mexico’s Abundant Wind to Meet the Growing Energy Needs of the Southwest While Maintaining Grid Reliability

The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable independent power projects.

Matching Africa’s natural and human capital with financial capital is vital for its sustainable development. Societe Generale is deploying the know-how and experience of its teams to design innovative financings for the continent’s emerging entrepreneurs and impactful projects.

By Brendon Moran, Co-Head of UK Corporate Coverage & Senior Banker (Energy, Natural Resources & Utilities)