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  • EIB claims 'significant evolution' in green bond market after €250m 'tap'

    26 January 2015

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tapped one of its Climate Awareness Bonds (CABs) for a further €250 million ($281 million) – in a move it says offers greater liquidity to the market.

  • World Bank issues first green bond in Indian rupees

    23 January 2015

    The World Bank has issued its first green bond in Indian rupees.

  • The major trends for corporate engagement in 2015

    23 January 2015

    Carbon risk, water stress and air pollution will be among the biggest themes for corporate engagement this year, argues Bruce Duguid

  • SunEdison nears final stage of $1.3bn fundraising, ups convertible note issue

    23 January 2015

    SunEdison will issue a further $50 million of convertible notes, in the final part of its $1.3 billion fundraising drive to finance the acquisition of First Wind.

  • EDF reaches financial close on 200MW Texas wind farm

    23 January 2015

    EDF Renewable Energy has reached financial close on a 200MW wind farm in Texas.

  • Impax optimistic about year ahead

    22 January 2015

    2015 is set to be better than last year for many funds that invest according to environmental themes, according to Impax Asset Management.

  • Suzlon sells Senvion in €1bn deal with US investor

    22 January 2015

    Wind-turbine manufacturer Suzlon has sold its German subsidiary, Senvion, to a US private equity firm for €1 billion ($1.2 billion).

  • ABS market could boost Europe's green economy, says Rabobank

    22 January 2015

    Europe's energy efficiency and renewables sectors should look to asset-backed securities (ABS) to help develop the market, says Rabobank.

  • SunEdison secures £70m loan for UK solar

    21 January 2015

    SunEdison has secured £70 million ($105.7 million) in financing for five solar plants in the UK.

  • Trig says it is insulated against oil price impact

    21 January 2015

    The managers of The Renewables Infrastructure Group (Trig) have claimed it is insulated against the slump in oil prices.