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UK clean-tech confidence dives amid policy uncertainty
01 June 2011Confidence in the UK clean-tech sector has plummeted, according to consultancy Ernst & Young, which blames recent policy developments, such as the government's electricity market reform and solar feed-in tariff review.
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A more level playing field
01 June 2011The equitable distribution of Clean Development Mechanism projects has been a key concern since the Kyoto Protocol was signed in 1997. But, contrary to received opinion, Africa and least-developed countries are no longer significantly under-represented, says Søren Lütken
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Renewables firms rise as Germany aims to double clean power, close nukes
31 May 2011European renewables firms saw a boost to share prices, while mainstream utilities suffered, after German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the country will double its 2020 renewables target and close its 17 nuclear power plants by 2022.
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Planning regime standing in way of 100% renewables – report
31 May 2011The EU must reform its infrastructure planning regime if it is to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2050, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the International Institute for Applied System Analysis.
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Nobao dumps IPO – again
31 May 2011Chinese heat pump developer Nobao Renewable Energy has pulled its $300 million offering, just weeks after the firm revived its New York Stock Exchange listing plans.
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Low-carbon electricity can get us halfway to meeting Copenhagen pledges: IEA
27 May 2011The electricity sector can contribute almost 50% of the emissions reductions needed to hold the rise in global temperature below 2°C, through steps such as improved energy efficiency, greater renewable power generation and the increased roll-out of electric cars, the International Energy Agency says.
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Solazyme joins Nasdaq
27 May 2011Algae biofuels company Solazyme debuted on the Nasdaq today, with stocks reaching a 20% premium on its $18 offer price.
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Investors question companies on 'disconnect' with manufacturers' carbon stance
26 May 2011Investors are challenging companies over their relationships with a trade organisation that is seeking to derail US carbon regulations.
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Wind Prospect Group launches £10m green energy bond
26 May 2011Wind Prospect Group, a global wind developer, has launched a corporate retail bond onto the UK market with the aim of raising £10 million ($16 million).
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EIB, Commission, Deutsche Bank to seed €800m energy efficiency fund
26 May 2011The European Commission, European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Bank have committed €205 million ($291 million) to an energy efficiency fund that could total €800 million.