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As the calendar year wraps up, Environmental Finance takes a look back at some of the quotes that defined the last quarter.
Carbon,Corporate,Debt,Equity,Green Bonds,Investment,Markets,People,Policy,Renewables,Stranded Assets
After some tough years in the traded environmental markets, the survivors have weathered the storm and see better times ahead
Carbon,Debt,Equity,Investment,Markets,Policy,Renewables
Players in the US RECs markets are bullish on pricing, but other markets are less upbeat, reports Sophie Robinson-Tillett
Corporate,Investment,Markets,People,Policy,Renewables
Many renewables developers now face a choice between ROCs and CfDs. What are their pros and cons?
Renewables
Former Climate Exchange CEO Neil Eckert believes small-scale biomass has an important and potentially lucrative role to play in the energy transition. Peter Cripps reports on his latest venture
Debt,Equity,Renewables
Billions of euros of investment is needed to build interconnectors in the EU to increase security of energy supply and help integrate renewables. Tomas Gärdfors looks at the opportunities for investors
Policy,Renewables
The US Production Tax Credit for renewables has had a chequered history, more often than not creating uncertainty for the wind and biomass industries. While the rules are gradually being made more clear for investors, some questions remain unanswered, explains Lee J Peterson
Investment,Policy,Renewables
Energy storage has long been viewed as a key solution for meeting growing demand for power. But despite years of investment its potential has yet to be fully realised. Ian Thomas discusses the challenges and investment opportunities
Investment,Renewables
The 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
Corporate,Debt,Equity,Investment,Renewables
Project 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
Corporate,Debt,People,Renewables
With 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
Corporate,Debt,Equity,Green Bonds,Investment,Renewables
Could advances in batteries and electric vehicles help solar PV go from strength to strength, asks Peter Cripps
Renewables
Investor 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
Corporate,Equity,Investment,Renewables
Ian Temperton suggests the renewable energy industry may come to regret the current quest for yield.
Equity,Investment,Renewables
After 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
Equity,Renewables
Yieldcos 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
Equity,Renewables
Investors should beware renewables companies that base their business models on government decisions, says Annerose Tashiro
Investment,Markets,People,Renewables
As 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.
Equity,Investment,Markets,Renewables
As the UK's share of electricity generated from renewable sources approaches 20%, Seb Beloe hails the achievement, but says there is much further to go.
Investment,Policy,Renewables
What does the recent spate of convertible issues tell us about the solar market, and are there more to come, asks Peter Cripps
Corporate,Debt,Equity,Green Bonds,Renewables