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Lessons from the UK's first CfD auction
09 April 2015The UK's inaugural Contracts for Difference auction was seen as a success in driving down prices for the government. In what way will future auctions be different, and who are likely to be the big winners, ask Charles Yates and Mark Hughes
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Quotes of the quarter
23 December 2014As the calendar year wraps up, Environmental Finance takes a look back at some of the quotes that defined the last quarter.
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Business welcomes EU 2030 emissions goal, but not renewables target
28 October 2014Industry and investors have broadly welcomed the EU's new climate and energy policy framework for 2030.
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The potential of sub-Saharan Africa
21 October 2014The IEA estimates renewable energy generation in Africa will grow 70% by 2020. Sophie Robinson-Tillett speaks to investors about their strategies for breaking into the continent and which countries show the most potential
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Were the pledges at the UN Climate Summit bold enough?
24 September 2014The flurry of pledges and initiatives launched at the UN Climate Summit has sparked claims that the event represents "a shift of consciousness moment".
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The Equator Principles: the push for Asia
21 August 2014The Equator Principles have successfully attracted signatories in the developed world, but the support of banks in rapidly growing Asian markets remains elusive. Peter Cripps looks at the prospects for the initiative.
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People moves
14 August 2014The latest people moves in the industry, including new recruits for SolarCity, Impax and Mirova
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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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New advisory firm 'to boost secondary market in renewables'
12 March 2014A new company – MegaWatt-X – has been launched to facilitate a secondary market in renewable energy assets.
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UK floods could cost £1bn, says insurer
11 February 2014The cost of damage and disruption caused by extensive flooding across the south and west of the UK this winter could reach £1 billion ($1.6 billion), an insurance specialist has warned.