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Solar thermal, energy storage, biofuels, wave energy head $17m ARENA R&D funding
ARENA has announced a group of nine new cutting edge research and development projects to be supported by its latest funding round, including industrial solar thermal systems and sodium-based battery storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 13, 2016

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Banks, investors commit billions in new funds to renewables
A group of eight banks and investors pledged $US7 billion last week, joining Bank of America’s initiative that plans to raise at least $10 billion for investments in clean energy and sustainable development.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Apr 13, 2016

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Australia’s first fossil fuel free stock exchange index launched
Low-carbon investment made easy with launch of Australia’s first Fossil Free Index, alongside Australia Sustainable Leaders Index.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 1, 2015

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Solar stocks: First Solar shines, SolarCity slumps
Another bumpy ride for solar investors, as First Solar and SunPower shine, while market darling Solar City fails to meet expectations.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Nov 12, 2013

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Investment project could point way to renewables for global poor
A new investment project is looking to provide $1m-$5m to get renewable projects over the financing hump in the North Africa and Middle East region.
Jeff Spross

Nov 8, 2013

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Business vs business: The real climate battle begins
In a fight between corporate responsibility and companies fighting for economic existence, the latter will always triumph. That’s why the current shift in the climate debate – from ‘environment vs business’ to ‘business vs business’ – could have a revolutionary impact on global policy and investment decisions.
Paul Gilding

Sep 5, 2013

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Mixed Greens: Climate seen as major threat by fund managers
Survey of fund managers finds majority wary of climate risk; Swiss lift carbon tax; NSW LED lighting plan; PacHydro wind noise fix.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 6, 2013

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ARENA reveals new focus on hybrid renewable power plants
The agency’s second investment plan reveals a new focus on creating ‘hybrid’ renewable-fossil fuel plants, and on grid integration.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Jul 11, 2013

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Norway fund, US church cut exposure to fossil fuel investments
Norway’s Storebrand cuts 13 coal and 6 oil sands companies, while America’s United Church of Christ votes to divest from fossil fuels over 5 years.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2013

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CEFC boosting investor interest in Australian renewables: report
Report says Australia’s top-five position on renewables attractiveness index boosted by appeal of Clean Energy Finance Corp, cheap wind.
Sophie Vorrath

May 30, 2013

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