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Analysts predict further strong gains for EU carbon prices in 2015
18 December 2014Carbon market analysts expect the price of EU allowances (EUAs) to rise by a further 40% in 2015 after a rise of more than 30% this year, despite some bearish fundamental factors.
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HSBC climate change index highlights potential for oil-related boost after rollercoaster year
17 December 2014HSBC's climate change index has had "a rollercoaster year", with the second half seeing sharp falls against its benchmark – but analysts say it could benefit from a rebound in oil prices.
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SunEdison closes second solar fund
17 December 2014SunEdison has closed a second solar fund with Barclays and Citi, raising $117 million.
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Abengoa to reduce its stake in yieldco
16 December 2014Abengoa has begun the process of selling down its stake in Abengoa Yield.
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Canadian power company buys Enel Green Power's French arm in C$400m cash deal
16 December 2014A Canadian power producer has acquired Enel Green Power (EGP) France for C$400 million ($343 million).
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German renewables group Juwi agrees loans of €300m
16 December 2014Juwi Group, a German developer of wind and solar energy projects, has secured loan agreements totalling some €300 million ($373 million), clearing the way for fellow German utility MVV Energie to take a majority stake in the company.
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KfW to launch AUS and GBP green bonds in 2015
16 December 2014KfW will launch its first green bonds in Australian dollars and sterling in 2015, as well as entering the market as an investor.
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Shell shareholder resolution on carbon gets go-ahead from investors, BP set to follow
16 December 2014A shareholder resolution demanding that Shell report on its climate change strategy has attracted the 100 signatories it needs in order to be filed at the company's AGM, while a similar action against BP is on course to reach the same milestone.
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More investors join campaign to boost green bond market
16 December 2014Five more institutional investors, with combined assets under management of around $200 billion, have backed a campaign to expand the green bond market.
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Wind asset prices approaching 'bubble-level', warns Allianz Capital head
15 December 2014The price of wind energy assets is being driven dangerously high, according to David Jones, CEO of Allianz Capital Partners, a leading investor in renewables.
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