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China tightens deadline on hydro target?
09 September 2010China plans to meet an ambitious target to exploit its hydropower reserves in 2015 – five years ahead of earlier forecasts, according to local media reports.
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Geothermal loan first past FIPP post
09 September 2010The US Department of Energy (DOE) has closed its first loan guarantee using a lender-focused financing structure designed to ease the path for renewable energy projects.
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UK minister wants London to lead on low-carbon finance
09 September 2010UK climate change minister Greg Barker launched an initiative this week to put London at the heart of low-carbon investment.
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What comes next?
06 September 2010With the Democrats' climate and energy strategy in disarray, industry, investors and environmental groups alike are all asking what comes next. Gloria Gonzalez reports
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Liquidity squeeze
06 September 2010The finance sector's lending to and investment in the power sector is vulnerable to growing water scarcity – requiring a better handle on water risk management. Ivo Mulder and Margot Hill explain
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Capitalising on carbon reporting
06 September 2010Many organisations will recognise that the measurement and reporting of carbon represents a corporate 'good'. But they may not be clear on the benefits and objectives, or indeed where to begin. Alan Waller and Natalie Francis explain
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A broader view of environmental investing
06 September 2010Tokenistic investments in clean-tech funds are not enough – pension funds should urgently address environmental risk and opportunities across their entire portfolios, says Matthew Kiernan
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How methane could power Rwanda
06 September 2010Sarah Rundell reports from Rwanda on a potentially transformative project to tap underwater methane for electricity generation
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Certainty is key to growth
06 September 2010The downward trend of Europe's renewable incentive schemes has spooked investors, with growing uncertainty intensifying the concern. Charlotte Dudley reports
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Meeting the integration challenge
06 September 2010Rising levels of renewable energy penetration mean that grid operators are demanding higher standards from clean power producers – presenting challenges to technology providers and opportunities to investors. José Luis Rodrigues Amenedo explains