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EDITORIAL: Building in flexibility
31 August 2012In 2007, China overtook the US to become the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide. Could China yet become the world's largest carbon market?
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Brookfield lines up for Western Wind bid
31 August 2012Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners has acquired a sizeable chunk of the equity of renewable energy developer Western Wind Energy, likely precipitating a bid for the full company, according to an analyst.
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NIB taps Nordic institutions for $74m environmental bond issue
31 August 2012The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has issued its second environmental bond, raising SEK494 million ($74 million) specifically for investment in a portfolio of environmentally sustainable projects.
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Private sector finance backing UK low-carbon sector – Green Alliance
31 August 2012Low-carbon projects in the UK are attracting far more private sector investment than carbon-intensive projects, according to a think-tank study which claims the UK is the green financing capital of the world.
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Q-Cells sold to South Korean company
31 August 2012A South Korean conglomerate has bought German solar manufacturer Q-Cells, which filed for insolvency earlier this year.
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Persuading Poland
30 August 2012Can Polish environment minister Marcin Korolec be persuaded to back reform of the EU ETS? Elza Holmstedt Pell reports
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Isaac will cost insurers $500m to $1.5bn – Eqecat
30 August 2012Insured losses from Hurricane Isaac are expected to fall between $500 million and $1.5 billion, according to catastrophe risk modeling firm Eqecat
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Trading with Chinese characteristics
30 August 2012Beijing has pledged to introduce a national emissions trading programme by 2015, and seven pilot schemes are in the pipeline. But can China embrace the carbon market? Joshua Speckman reports
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China tops renewables investment index, US marked down – E&Y
29 August 2012China remains the best place to invest in renewable energy, whereas the policy limbo in the US has made the country less attractive to investors, according to Ernst & Young.
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Allianz's green power plan
29 August 2012Institutional investors are being increasingly drawn to the stable, long-term returns offered by renewable energy generating assets. Elza Holmstedt Pell reports