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Clean energy investment jumps in second quarter
15 July 2014Investment in clean energy in the second quarter of this year was the highest for any quarter since April–June 2012, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).
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Energy duo says Thailand is 'next France' with $200m wind investment
14 July 2014Two renewables firms have teamed up to develop wind projects in Thailand, saying the country's market compares to France at the start of its renewables boom.
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Cat bond market set for a record year, after strong Q2, says Willis
11 July 2014An unprecedented $4.5 billion of catastrophe bonds were issued in the second quarter of this year, putting the market on track for a record year, according to Willis Capital Markets & Advisory (WCMA).
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Capturing co-benefits
Corporate offset buyers increasingly want to create – and measure – sustainable development benefits in addition to carbon reductions.
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Senate rejects attempt to repeal Australia's carbon tax
10 July 2014Australia's senate has voted down the government's attempt to repeal the controversial Carbon Pricing Mechanism or 'carbon tax'.
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European Commission backs CCS project with €300m
08 July 2014The UK's Capture Power consortium was today awarded a €300 million ($408 million) grant by the European Commission to develop its White Rose carbon capture and storage (CCS) project near Selby, Yorkshire.
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Greenstream secures licences to trade in China's carbon markets
08 July 2014Greenstream Network has been granted licences to trade emission allowances and carbon offset credits in three of China's seven pilot emissions trading programmes.
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Yieldco trend in renewables set to continue
08 July 2014As yieldcos continue to spring up in the renewable energy sector, KBI's Colm O'Connor tells Sophie Robinson-Tillett it is a sign of acceptance by mainstream investors, and explains why he is investing in their parent companies.
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Gamesa and Areva seek to expand offshore wind business in joint venture
07 July 2014Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has teamed up with renewables firm Areva in a partnership the pair say will enable them to take on 20% of offshore wind in Europe.
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Camco and EISER to manage £95m African renewables fund
03 July 2014Camco Clean Energy and EISER Infrastructure Partners have been selected to jointly manage the Green Africa Power (GAP) renewables fund.