Meridian Energy Limited is a prominent power company based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializing in the generation, trading, and retail of electricity from renewable sources. It is the largest electricity producer in New Zealand, generating 100% of its power from hydroelectric stations and wind farms, with a significant presence in the market, holding a third of the electricity production and about 15% of the retail market by customer numbers. The company also operates a solar farm in Tonga and engages in various services, including management, insurance, financing, and software development, while providing solar installation services. Under the brands Meridian and Powershop, it caters to residential, business, and industrial customers. Meridian Energy was originally established as Hydro Energy Limited in 1998 and rebranded in 1999. Additionally, Meridian Energy USA, Inc. focuses on developing utility-scale solar projects in the United States, contributing to renewable energy solutions and energy independence.
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation invests, applying commercial rigour, to increase the flow of finance into the clean energy sector. Their mission is to accelerate Australia's transformation towards a more competitive economy in a carbon constrained world, by acting as a catalyst to increase investment in emissions reduction. They do this through an investment strategy focused on cleaner power solutions, including large and small-scale solar, wind and bioenergy; and a better built environment, with investments to drive more energy efficient property, vehicles, infrastructure and industry. The CEFC also invests with co-financiers to develop new sources of capital for the clean energy sector, including climate bonds, equity funds, aggregation facilities and other financial solutions. The CEFC operates under the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act 2012.
Digicel Group Limited, founded in 2001 by Denis O'Brien, provides mobile communication, home entertainment, media streaming, and business solutions across the Caribbean, Central America, and the Asia Pacific. Based in Kingston, Jamaica, the company established its presence by launching services in Jamaica and rapidly expanding to 13 countries within five years. Digicel has diversified its offerings through acquisitions, including Caribbean Cable Communications and the Caribbean Submarine Fibre Network. The company has also introduced the Play Go streaming app and has been recognized for its exceptional service quality, earning awards such as the World Communications Award for Best Operator in an Emerging Market. Committed to social responsibility, Digicel has awarded over 100 scholarships in technology fields since 2008 and established the Digicel Foundation, which supports education, health, and social programs across its operational regions. The company actively sponsors sports teams and events, including the Digicel Cup for rugby in Papua New Guinea, reinforcing its engagement with local communities.