Hamza Ali

Articles by Hamza Ali

  • ITC extension won't replicate 2016 build rate in 2017

    07 January 2016

    The extension of investment tax credits (ITC) is expected to boost solar construction in the US by 25GW over the next five years, but won't stop build rates crashing next year, according to a respected analyst.

  • EIB issues its first green bond of 2016

    06 January 2016

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) got the green bond market to a flying start issuing €500 million ($536 million) notes.

  • Most studies since 1970 show ESG boosts financial returns

    05 January 2016

    The majority of studies into the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on investments have concluded that integrating these considerations boosts returns, according to a report.

  • E.On completes separation of renewable and fossil fuel units

    05 January 2016

    German utility E.On has placed its conventional power generation assets into a new entity, as it prepares to spin off the business, allowing it to focus on the rest of its operations, including renewable energy.

  • San Diego Unified School District issues $100m green bond

    05 January 2016

    The San Diego Unified School District has issued a $100 million green bond, announced in November.

  • ČEZ mandates Aquila to build wind portfolio

    04 January 2016

    Czech power company ČEZ-Group has signed a deal with Aquila Capital to help it build a wind power portfolio in Germany.

  • China releases national green bond standards

    23 December 2015

    China has launched its national green bond standards, in move expected to kick-start the market in the country.

  • TERP downgraded as hedge fund begins investigation

    22 December 2015

    TerraForm Power (TERP) has been downgraded further into junk territory by Standard & Poor's, following a number of "aggressively" leveraged acquisitions.

  • Canadian Solar secures $80m term loan

    17 December 2015

    Canadian Solar has secured an $80 million two-year senior secured term loan, arranged by Credit Suisse.

  • CalPERS supports ANZ climate resolution

    16 December 2015

    The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)has thrown its weight behind a shareholder resolution to force Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) to disclose its climate risk at its annual general meeting (AGM).