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World Energy Council predicts sharp fall in cost of energy storage
20 January 2016The cost of batteries for large-scale energy storage could fall by 70% over the next 15 years, according to the World Energy Council.
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Ireland set for first green bond
20 January 2016Irish renewables firm Gaelectric plans to issue the country's first green bond.
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Dutch bank eyes return to the green bond market
20 January 2016A Dutch public sector bank is gearing up to return to the green bond in the coming months, Environmental Finance has learnt.
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EU carbon allowances set for a volatile year
19 January 2016The EU carbon market looks set for a wild ride this year, with analysts forecasting a 39% rise in the price of EU Allowances (EUAs) by 31 December after a 19% fall in the first two weeks.
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Alliance Trust integrates Sustainable Development Goals into its investments
19 January 2016The asset management arm of Alliance Trust has developed a framework to integrate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its investment analysis - and has called on other investors to do the same.
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Generate Capital provided $150m financing in 2015
18 January 2016SunEdison co-founder Jigar Shah's Generate Capital has financed $150 million of resource efficiency projects in 2015, according to the company.
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$750m of private investment sought for 'world's biggest' solar project
18 January 2016The world's biggest solar project is seeking $750 million of private investment, with the backing of the IFC.
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EF BRIEFS: Mirova, RES, Masdar, Irena, Abu Dhabi
18 January 2016Mirova, the sustainable investment arm of French bank Natixis, is to buy an 80% stake in a Swedish wind farm for an undisclosed sum.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi commits to $10bn support for sustainable business
18 January 2016The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has pledged "to lend, invest and facilitate" $10 billion of financing over the next 10 years to projects focussed on environmentally sustainable activities.
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VC firm launches renewable heat platform
18 January 2016A platform to invest in renewable heat was launched today, and has made its first investment.
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