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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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Gemini raises bar for non-recourse financing in offshore wind
16 October 2014Project Gemini set a new record for the funding levels that can be achieved in the project finance market. Its financial close proved that there is strong commercial bank and investor appetite for well-structured offshore wind projects, says Wolfgang Bischoff
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Profile of Hannon Armstrong: A sustainable yield
06 October 2014With its equity raisings, REIT structure and asset-backed securitisations, Hannon Armstrong is at the cutting edge of financing the transition to a low-carbon economy in the US. Its CEO Jeffrey Eckel tells Peter Cripps why mainstream investors are increasingly embracing its formula of sustainability and strong yields
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Can rooftop solar live up to expectations?
02 October 2014Could advances in batteries and electric vehicles help solar PV go from strength to strength, asks Peter Cripps
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Can yieldcos deliver?
23 September 2014Investor appetite for renewable energy yieldcos shows no sign of being sated, as the latest launches have seen strong demand. Sophie Robinson-Tillett asks how much potential these vehicles have, and whether they're really worth their current valuations
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The paradox of yield
18 September 2014Ian Temperton suggests the renewable energy industry may come to regret the current quest for yield.
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Investing in commercial solar rooftops in the US
29 August 2014After raising $130 million to refinance its first fund, True Green Capital's Panos Ninios explains why he is so bullish about commercial rooftop solar in the US. Peter Cripps reports
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Improving the yieldco
28 August 2014Yieldcos have the potential to be a game-changer for renewables by helping to reduce the cost of low-carbon electricity by 20%, argues Morgan Herve-Mignucci
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Why investing in renewable energy companies is high risk
14 August 2014Investors should beware renewables companies that base their business models on government decisions, says Annerose Tashiro
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Yieldco trend in renewables set to continue
08 July 2014As yieldcos continue to spring up in the renewable energy sector, KBI's Colm O'Connor tells Sophie Robinson-Tillett it is a sign of acceptance by mainstream investors, and explains why he is investing in their parent companies.