Polaris Renewable Energy Reports Q4 Increase, Closes $175 Million Green Bond

Polaris Renewable Energy reported a slight increase in energy production in Q4 2024, despite an annual decline due to lower geothermal output in Nicaragua, alongside a $175 million green bond placement aimed at refinancing debt and expanding renewable assets. Meanwhile, RatedPower's 2025 Global Renewable Trends Report highlights solar energy, storage technology, and green hydrogen as key growth areas, with the U.S., China, and India leading in renewable potential. The report also notes that grid saturation and regulatory challenges persist but have slightly improved, with fewer industry professionals citing these as major obstacles. Additionally, a Greenpeace report criticizes European countries for 'greenwashing' their economies by sourcing renewable energy from Morocco and Egypt, which hampers the latter's own decarbonization efforts. The report argues that these countries remain reliant on imported fossil fuels and face environmental degradation due to overdrilling. Overall, the renewable energy landscape is characterized by both growth opportunities and significant challenges as the industry adapts to increased demand and regulatory complexities.