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  • Investment in renewables for Q3 2016 'worryingly low', say BNEF

    10 October 2016

    Investment in renewables is set to fall in 2016 after a "worrying" slump in the third quarter, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).

  • Energy storage - a technology whose time has come?

    18 February 2016

    Large-scale use of batteries to store electricity could be critical for the future growth of renewable energy. Recent developments mean the sector is almost ready for institutional investors, says Graham Cooper

  • World Energy Council predicts sharp fall in cost of energy storage

    20 January 2016

    The cost of batteries for large-scale energy storage could fall by 70% over the next 15 years, according to the World Energy Council.

  • New study will examine emerging risks facing energy finance

    01 October 2014

    A study into the changing risks facing investments in energy infrastructure has been launched by the World Energy Council in partnership with the re/insurance company Swiss Re and advisory firm Marsh & McLennan.