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Polluting Chinese firms face tougher environmental regulation, says MSCI
21 July 2015The number of penalties for commercial pollution has doubled in China, as polluting companies in the country experience "clear head winds" in the face of strengthened environmental regulation, according to a report.
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KKR swoops on Gestamp Solar, valuing its target at $1bn
21 July 2015Private equity giant KKR has ramped up its exposure to renewables, with the acquisition of a majority stake in solar developer Gestamp Solar in a deal that values the company at $1 billion.
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NextEnergy closes £22.7 debt with NIBC Bank
21 July 2015UK-listed yieldco NextEnergy Solar Fund (NESF) has closed a £22.7 million ($35 million) debt facility with NIBC Bank NV to refinance two of its projects.
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SunEdison acquires UK's Mark Group
21 July 2015US renewables giant SunEdison has acquired one of its UK rooftop solar sales and installation partners, Mark Group, as it continues its aggressive expansion drive.
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Barclays and MSCI launch review of green bond index rules
21 July 2015Barclays and MSCI are calling on players in the green bond market to give their views on the companies' green bond index.
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Abengoa Yield bags $290m additional credit
20 July 2015Abengoa Yield has upped its existing credit facility by $290 million to buy more renewables assets.
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SunEdison buys Vivint for $2.2bn and plans 523MW drop-down to yieldco
20 July 2015SunEdison has continued its spending spree with the purchase of US-listed roof top solar developer Vivint Solar for $2.2 billion.
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GBPs could be expanded to cover social and sustainability bonds
20 July 2015The Green Bond Principles (GBPs) could be expanded to cover social and sustainability bonds under proposals published by three underwriters.
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TerraForm Global to offer $800m green bond alongside IPO
20 July 2015SunEdison's latest yieldco, TerraForm Global, will offer an $800 million green bond alongside its IPO on Nasdaq today.
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Biomass mini-bond issued
20 July 2015A company that installs biomass boilers has secured funding for its portfolio of projects in a deal funded by a £4.8 million ($7.5 million) bond issue.