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GIB appoints its first CFO
26 January 2015The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) has appointed its first chief financial officer, and said it has now moved "beyond the start-up phase".
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Oxford Capital raising £100m for UK solar fund
26 January 2015Private equity house Oxford Capital Partners is aiming to raise £100 million ($150 million) in its first UK renewables-focused fund aimed at institutional investors.
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Glennmont pays £160m for Wales biomass project
26 January 2015UK-based clean energy investor Glennmont Partners has paid £160 million ($240 million) for a 40MW biomass power project in Wales.
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DIF Infrastructure begins acquisition of four Canadian Solar projects
26 January 2015European investment fund DIF Infrastructure III has bought the 10MW Glenarm solar project in Ontario from Canadian Solar, for an undisclosed sum. It has also agreed to purchase a further three 11.5 MW Canadian projects – Illumination, Beamlight and Goldlight – from the same developer.
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The major trends for corporate engagement in 2015
23 January 2015Carbon risk, water stress and air pollution will be among the biggest themes for corporate engagement this year, argues Bruce Duguid
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EDF reaches financial close on 200MW Texas wind farm
23 January 2015EDF Renewable Energy has reached financial close on a 200MW wind farm in Texas.
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Impax optimistic about year ahead
22 January 20152015 is set to be better than last year for many funds that invest according to environmental themes, according to Impax Asset Management.
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Suzlon sells Senvion in €1bn deal with US investor
22 January 2015Wind-turbine manufacturer Suzlon has sold its German subsidiary, Senvion, to a US private equity firm for €1 billion ($1.2 billion).
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SunEdison raises $590m for First Wind acquisition
20 January 2015SunEdison has raised $590 million to fund the acquisition of US wind energy company First Wind.
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Greece 'remains good opportunity for renewables investors'
20 January 2015There are plenty of attractive opportunities to back renewable energy projects in Greece despite the political uncertainty facing the country, according to an experienced investor in the sector.