Carlyle Group Affiliate Buys 612 MW of Wind Power Capacity in New York
Zephyr Wind Energy, Carlyle’s newly established affiliate, is buying the wind generation portfolio that includes six wind farms in three northern and western New York counties.
Utility-Backed Fund Raises $681 Million to Invest in Clean Tech
A private equity firm backed by some of the world’s largest utilities has raised $681 million to finance startups developing clean-energy technology.
Vattenfall Inaugurates Scottish Offshore Wind farm
The aim is to accelerate the wind power industry’s drive for competitive renewable
Renewables Predicted to Grab Bigger Share of South Africa Energy Mix
South Africa is set for a dramatic shift in its energy mix in the coming years thanks to the government’s decision to restructure its energy output.
Most Investors Are Going Green to Make Money, HSBC Says
Make money first, save the planet second. Those are the reasons for most investors to get into green finance, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
Building America's Regional Offshore Wind Powerhouses – 10 GWs & Counting
Atlantic States' commitment to OSW driving economies of scale & declining costs. Now they must cooperate as regional teams to empower market competition, enable industry supply chain & ensure share of 160,000 new U.S. jobs.
Spain Plans $116 Billion Energy Retrofit
The Spanish government is exploring ways to persuade investors to finance a 100 billion-euro ($116 billion) transformation of its energy system as it tries to move beyond past policy mistakes that led to widespread losses and lawsuits.
Global Climate Summit Celebrates Emission Reduction Progress; Calls for Bolder Action to Meet Paris Climate Goals
On the premise that the nations of the world are not doing enough to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, Governor Jerry Brown, New York City’s former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other dignitaries convened a high-profile international gathering in San Francisco September 12-14 to inspire more ambitious action and showcase successful efforts.
The 100 Percent Renewables Vision is Reachable Says Wartsila
“Smart technology is unlocking the 100 per cent renewables future,” said the boss of Wartsila Energy Solutions today.