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  • Solar Star to expand record bond issue by $325m

    09 March 2015

    The 579MW Solar Star project in California is expected to issue $325 million in senior secured 'Series B' notes on 12 March to supplement last year's $1 billion issue of 'Series A' notes which was the largest ever renewable energy project finance bond.

  • Comparing the UK's six listed yieldcos

    09 March 2015

    As the UK's six listed renewables funds continue to tap the equity markets, what are the differences between them that investors need to be aware of, asks Peter Cripps

  • Northland raises C$281m in equity sale

    06 March 2015

    Renewable energy company Northland Power has successfully raised C$281 million ($225 million) from the markets to finance offshore wind projects.

  • Canadian Solar set to 'move ahead' with global yieldco

    05 March 2015

    Canadian Solar has said it will "now move ahead" with its plans for a yieldco.

  • Solairedirect prepares for Paris float

    05 March 2015

    Solar firm Solairedirect has registered to list on the French stock exchange.

  • Hannon Armstrong eyes further growth following bumper quarter

    05 March 2015

    Renewables and energy efficiency investor Hannon Armstrong cheered shareholders as it projected strong earnings growth for the next two years following a bumper quarter for transactions.

  • Vestas taps green bond market with €500m issue

    04 March 2015

    Vestas has placed a €500 million ($553 million) green bond with European investors.

  • Barclays in UK solar deal that offers 'encouraging signs' for future refinancings

    04 March 2015

    Barclays has provided £76 million ($117 million) in solar project refinancing, in a deal that could 'pave the way' for further big refinancings in the UK renewables market.

  • Yes Bank raises twice as much as hoped through high-yielding green bond

    03 March 2015

    Yes Bank has raised INR10 billion ($161.2 million) through issuing India's first green bond, raising doubling its original target.

  • Block Island becomes US's first offshore wind project to reach financial close

    03 March 2015

    An offshore wind venture in the US has become the first in the country to reach financial close, raising more than $290 million.