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  • Growing the corporate green bond market

    16 October 2015

    The enormous potential of companies to tap the green bond market has yet to be realised. Sophie Robinson-Tillett asks why

  • French renewables firm says green bond shows 'growing appetite' for climate investment

    29 July 2015

    Renewables firm Akuo Energy is the first French independent power producer (IPP) to issue a green bond, in a deal it says reflects a "growing appetite amongst investors to help finance the green economy".

  • China's Goldwind prices $300m green bond

    16 July 2015

    Chinese renewables giant Goldwind has priced a $300 million green bond, marking the country's much-anticipated entry into the market.

  • Investors are committed to renewables, despite low oil price, says HSBC

    28 April 2015

    Investor interest in renewable energy remains strong, despite the decline in oil and gas prices, say analysts at HSBC.

  • Lessons from the UK's first CfD auction

    09 April 2015

    The 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

  • Vestas taps green bond market with €500m issue

    04 March 2015

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

  • Funds tilt towards energy efficiency

    10 October 2014

    Concerns over energy security and regulatory pressures are driving leading environmental funds to increase their exposure to companies offering energy efficient products and services. Graham Cooper reports

  • People moves

    14 August 2014

    The latest people moves in the industry, including new recruits for SolarCity, Impax and Mirova

  • EDF and Microsoft invest in 175MW wind farm [UPDATED]

    15 July 2014

    EDF Renewable Energy has taken a 96% stake in a wind project in the US, for an undisclosed sum.

  • Vestas lands 226MW of US turbine orders

    21 May 2014

    Vestas has secured two large wind turbine orders from the US this week, with a combined total capacity of 226MW.