Decarb Weekly 7/9/2026
Decarb Weekly, by Industria Partners, is a collection of articles focusing on trends and transactions in industrial decarbonization and climate tech.
Chart of the Week:
Announced investment in clean electricity projects totaled $62 billion in Q1 2026. – Clean Investment Monitor
Recent Market News:
- Analysts expect power purchase agreement prices to rise as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act phases out Inflation Reduction Act tax credits for wind and solar. – ESG Dive
- Quinbrook closed its second Renewables Impact Fund (QRIF II) at $780 million, exceeding its target, to invest in renewable energy, storage, and grid infrastructure. – ESG Investing
Transactions:
- 7/7/2026: Quaise Energy, a developer of utility-scale geothermal energy systems, raised $134 million in the first close of a Series B round led by Prelude Ventures, bringing total funding raised to $230 million. – Quaise
- 7/6/2026: Quadrante, a consulting firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environment and sustainability across energy, including renewables development, transmission and distribution, and sustainable cities, announced a strategic investment from Permira. – Permira
- 7/6/2026: Blue Whale Materials, a lithium-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery company, closed a growth capital financing including a senior secured credit facility from Breakwall Capital and an upsized equity commitment from Ara Partners. – Blue Whale
In-Depth Read:
The State of ESG Investing: How Dire Is It? – WSJ
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