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SolarCity lands $200m from Credit Suisse
15 January 2015US solar installer SolarCity has tapped Credit Suisse for $200 million in what is expected to be the first of a wave of financings this year, to support the expansion of its customer loan business.
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How can energy storage benefit from US incentives?
13 January 2015The uptake of energy storage linked to renewables in the US has the potential to be boosted by tax law, argues Matt Ferguson
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Turbine manufacturers no longer 'control' wind sector, says IPO candidate Windar
13 January 2015The wind industry is increasingly shifting its focus to technology that optimises the performance of turbines, according to a company that plans to tap into the "big opportunities" created by this trend with a planned floatation this month.
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EIB backs Mirova renewables fund
12 January 2015The European Investment Bank has committed €40 million ($47 million) to a renewable energy fund specialising in construction-stage assets in Europe.
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Baltic 2 structure 'could be used in other offshore wind deals'
09 January 2015A financial structure used for the €720 million ($854 million) acquisition of a stake in Baltic 2 offshore wind farm could be replicated by other investors in European projects, according to one of the bankers involved in the deal.
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Global clean energy investment surged in 2014, says BNEF
09 January 2015Clean energy investment made an unexpected strong comeback in 2014, growing 16% year on year, according to research – backed by strong growth in offshore wind in Europe and the global solar market.
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UK's Primrose Solar closes second tranche of M&G financing
08 January 2015UK project developer Primrose Solar has agreed a £31 million ($47 million) private loan with M&G to refinance one of its biggest projects.
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Scatec Solar and Google in $188 million JV for US project
08 January 2015Scatec Solar has secured $157 million from Google and Prudential to build a major new plant in the US.
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TerraForm builds solar portfolio, with $47m SunEdison drop down
08 January 2015TerraForm Power has bought a portfolio of solar projects from its parent company, SunEdison, for $47 million.
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Macquarie makes €720m offshore wind deal
07 January 2015Macquarie Capital has made an investment of €720 million ($854 million) in an offshore wind farm, marking its biggest ever commitment to renewable energy.