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SunEdison nears final stage of $1.3bn fundraising, ups convertible note issue
23 January 2015SunEdison will issue a further $50 million of convertible notes, in the final part of its $1.3 billion fundraising drive to finance the acquisition of First Wind.
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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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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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ABS market could boost Europe's green economy, says Rabobank
22 January 2015Europe's energy efficiency and renewables sectors should look to asset-backed securities (ABS) to help develop the market, says Rabobank.
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SunEdison secures £70m loan for UK solar
21 January 2015SunEdison has secured £70 million ($105.7 million) in financing for five solar plants in the UK.
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Trig says it is insulated against oil price impact
21 January 2015The managers of The Renewables Infrastructure Group (Trig) have claimed it is insulated against the slump in oil prices.
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ClimateCare expects private investment for 2015 cookstove funds
21 January 2015Sustainable development firm ClimateCare says it expects to secure private investment for its upcoming funds, having launched a pilot programme last week.
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Limited capacity for more UK 'yieldcos', says lawyer
21 January 2015The UK public equity market may have limited capacity to absorb more renewable energy 'yieldcos' – listed vehicles that mostly own operational solar and wind projects – according to a leading lawyer.
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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.