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Wind power installations seen rising 14% this year
21 October 2014Global wind energy capacity is expected to grow by around 14% this year to reach 363GW, according to a report from the main industry association.
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HASI makes $144m wind investment
21 October 2014Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) has invested $144 million in a portfolio of 10 operating US wind projects owned by JP Morgan.
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Prudential backs UK tidal project with 'up to £100m'
20 October 2014Insurance company Prudential will invest up to £100 million ($161 million) in a 320MW tidal energy project in Wales
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Italian pure-play firm issues 8.125%, six-year green bond
17 October 2014An Italian company specialising in environmental sustainability has issued a €15 million ($19 million) green bond.
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Renewables stocks are outperforming energy efficiency, says HSBC
17 October 2014Equity investments in renewable energy performed better last quarter than those in energy efficiency and storage, according to research by HSBC.
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SunEdison in JV with Chinese investor to build Asian portfolio
16 October 2014SunEdison has agreed a partnership with a Chinese investment firm to build 1GW of solar energy capacity over the next three years.
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Alterra Power secures C$176.5m loan to complete Jimmie Creek financing
16 October 2014Alterra Power and a fund managed by Fiera Axium Infrastructure have agreed a C$176.5 million ($156 million) non-recourse loan facility for the 62MW Jimmie Creek hydroelectric project in British Columbia.
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SolarCity creates 'first' solar bond for individuals
15 October 2014SolarCity is seeking to raise up to $200 million in debt from members of the public.
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HgCapital voices caution on development finance for renewables
15 October 2014There is plenty of capital available for renewable energy projects but a shortage of finance at the construction stage could be emerging and regulatory risk remains a major problem, according to Tom Murley, head of the renewable energy team at HgCapital.
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SunEdison doubles credit facility to $800m
15 October 2014SunEdison has doubled its credit facility to $800 million, reflecting what it says is "the banking community's strong confidence" in the US rooftop solar firm.