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MSCI expands ESG arm with acquisition
01 July 2014MSCI's environmental, social and government (ESG) arm is to acquire GMI Ratings – a provider of sustainability ratings and research.
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Windiga to develop biggest solar farm in Sub-Saharan Africa
26 June 2014Windiga Energy is to develop the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, after securing backing from private and public investors.
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United PV completes takeover of Dinghui New Energy
16 June 2014Chinese solar firm United PV has completed its acquisition of Dinghui New Energy, securing ownership of the company's three solar projects in the country.
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Building efficiency stocks set for strong growth, says HSBC
12 June 2014Building-related energy efficiency companies have earnings growth potential of 26% over the next year, according to research by HSBC.
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GE enters Japanese solar market
09 June 2014GE's financial services arm has entered the Japanese solar market after investing in a 32MW project.
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Gemini 'proves banks' appetite to lend to offshore wind'
06 June 2014The financial close of the Gemini offshore wind project will help pave the way for further deals, and has confirmed that banks have an appetite for funding the sector, a leading advisor has claimed.
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Bioplastics firm wins €36m backing
05 June 2014A company developing technology to produce plastic bottles from plants has won €36 million of backing from a consortium of investors.
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Gamesa in 'milestone' financing deal with Chinese bank
05 June 2014Spanish firm Gamesa claims to be the first non-Chinese wind turbine maker with a presence in China to secure finance from a Chinese bank.
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Modest rise in EU carbon price by 2020 forecast by industry
28 May 2014The average price of carbon allowances in the EU Emissions Trading System between 2013 and 2020 is expected to be about €8 ($11), according to a survey of market participants.
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Solar giants team up on new factory
27 May 2014Renewables heavyweights Canadian Solar and GCL-Poly Energy Holdings have entered into a joint venture to construct a solar cell factory in China.