Archive

  • SunEdison launches second yieldco, adds 750MW more capacity

    08 May 2015

    Renewable energy giant SunEdison is readying itself for the launch of a second yieldco and the acquisition of more than 750MW of assets.

  • Nathan Fabian joins PRI from IGCC

    08 May 2015

    Nathan Fabian has joined the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as director of policy, after serving six years as CEO of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC).

  • ING measures its sustainable lending

    08 May 2015

    The Dutch bank believes assessing the sustainability credentials of its corporate loan book could help it outperform in the long-term. Peter Cripps reports

  • Largest ever SEK green bond sold to finance district heating

    08 May 2015

    A SEK2.5 billion ($302 million) green bond has been issued to finance 'green' heating, marking the biggest ever Krona-denominated transaction in the market.

  • Israeli wave energy firm agrees $325m project in Guinea-Bissau

    07 May 2015

    A 500MW wave energy project has been agreed in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, costing $325 million.

  • Aquila launches hydropower fund for institutional investors

    07 May 2015

    Aquila Capital, a German asset management company, is launching what it claims will be the first fund for institutional investors dedicated to European hydropower.

  • Hannon Armstrong raises $81m from latest share sale

    07 May 2015

    Hannon Armstrong (HASI) has raised a net $81 million in new equity capital from its latest share offer.

  • Canadian Solar lands $250m loan for acquisition

    07 May 2015

    Canadian Solar has agreed a $250 million loan with China Minsheng Bank.

  • CTX launches spot exchange for RGGI carbon allowances

    07 May 2015

    A spot exchange for trading emission allowances issued by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has been launched by Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX).

  • China's Solar Power Inc to sell $50m shares to private equity house

    07 May 2015

    Chinese renewables firm Solar Power Inc (SPI) is to offer $50 million shares in a private placement.