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Chinese company 'plans carbon-linked note'
08 May 2014A wind power subsidiary of China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) is planning to issue up to 1 billion yuan ($160 million) of medium-term notes whose coupon is linked to the price of carbon credits, according to a Reuters report.
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Lloyd's urges insurers to prepare for climate change risks
08 May 2014Insurers should take climate change into account in their modelling of catastrophe risks, Lloyds of London warns in a new report. This may require them to hold additional capital as protection against climate-related risks, said Trevor Maynard, the exchange's head of exposure management and reinsurance.
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South Africa opens door to domestic carbon market
02 May 2014South Africa looks set to launch a domestic carbon market after it released proposals for companies to be allowed to buy offsets to reduce their carbon tax bills.
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Turbine companies to benefit from six-fold growth in offshore wind, says HSBC
02 May 2014Offshore wind capacity will grow six-fold over the remainder of the decade, in a trend that is set to boost the value of three turbine manufacturers, according to new research by HSBC.
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Talking about a revolution
29 April 2014The US is leading the way when it comes to innovation in energy efficiency finance, and could be on the cusp of a revolution more important than the shale gas boom, argues Steven Fawkes
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Siemens moves to stop Alstom's renewables going to GE
28 April 2014Siemens is seeking to acquire the renewables portfolio of struggling energy firm Alstom, in a last minute bid to counter a proposed takeover by US giant General Electric.
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A matter of principles: Editor's view point
25 April 2014With the value of green bond issues forecast to rise to $25 billion in 2014, compared with last year's record-breaking $11.4 billion, there are signs that the market is finally starting to realise some of its enormous potential.
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Google agrees its largest renewables deal
25 April 2014Google has agreed its largest ever purchase of renewable energy, buying up to 407MW of wind power from MidAmerican Energy Holdings.
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Novozymes sees 34% increase in enzyme sales to bioenergy industry
24 April 2014Novozymes said its sales of enzymes to the bioenergy industry increased by 34% last quarter compared with the same period last year, pointing to growing customer enthusiasm for the technology.
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UK renewables support plans get mixed reception
24 April 2014New subsidy proposals for major UK renewable energy projects have pleased some developers, but upset others.