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Glennmont pays £160m for Wales biomass project
26 January 2015UK-based clean energy investor Glennmont Partners has paid £160 million ($240 million) for a 40MW biomass power project in Wales.
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DIF Infrastructure begins acquisition of four Canadian Solar projects
26 January 2015European investment fund DIF Infrastructure III has bought the 10MW Glenarm solar project in Ontario from Canadian Solar, for an undisclosed sum. It has also agreed to purchase a further three 11.5 MW Canadian projects – Illumination, Beamlight and Goldlight – from the same developer.
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EIB claims 'significant evolution' in green bond market after €250m 'tap'
26 January 2015The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tapped one of its Climate Awareness Bonds (CABs) for a further €250 million ($281 million) – in a move it says offers greater liquidity to the market.
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World Bank issues first green bond in Indian rupees
23 January 2015The World Bank has issued its first green bond in Indian rupees.
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The major trends for corporate engagement in 2015
23 January 2015Carbon risk, water stress and air pollution will be among the biggest themes for corporate engagement this year, argues Bruce Duguid
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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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Impax optimistic about year ahead
22 January 20152015 is set to be better than last year for many funds that invest according to environmental themes, according to Impax Asset Management.
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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.