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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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Commission reforms will not save the EU ETS, says think-tank
17 October 2014The surplus of emission allowances in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) could reach 4.5 billion by 2020, despite recent reforms to the market, a leading think-tank has warned.
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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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Climate leaders index beats Bloomberg World
16 October 2014A global index of companies taking the strongest action to combat climate has outperformed the Bloomberg World Index (BWI) by almost 10% over the past four years.
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MSCI launches indexes that reduce 'stranded asset' risk
16 October 2014MSCI has added to its growing range of environmental indexes with two benchmarks that exclude companies with fossil-fuel reserves.
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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.
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Bluefield Solar eyes £150m share issue to fund acquisitions
15 October 2014Bluefield Solar Income Fund plans to raise up to £150 million ($239 million), through an issue of new shares, to fund further acquisitions.
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