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BKW Plans USD 203M Renewables Investment

Switzerland-based BKW FMB Energy is planning to increase its investment in renewables, as it looks to take advantage of new government subsidies.

Suzlon acquires wind turbine major REpower

Wind power major Suzlon Energy today announced the acquisition of German wind turbine manufacturer REpower after the French nuclear energy group decided to withdraw from the bidding contest.

RegioNER-Workshop: Biomasse-Finanzierung

RegioNER-Workshop: Financing Biomass Projects, 20 June 2007, 9:00 ? 17:00, Town Hall Lörrach

New Energy Index Publishers Welcome Launch of Tracking Fund

The publishers of the world's first global clean energy market index are delighted to welcome the anticipated launch on June 13th of the PowerShares Global Clean Energy Portfolio (ticker: PBD)

European clean energy investment tops ?1.9 billion in just three years

Carbon Trust research reveals that clean energy investments account for 10% of all European venture capital investments.

OPIC to cut 2-3m tonnes in carbon emissions annually

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation has announced an initiative that aims to cut reduce greenhouse gas emissions and focus on renewable and energy-efficient projects.

The OSCAR of Clean Energy World

1st World Clean Energy Awards honour the best mainstreaming projects. BASE acted as Nominating Institution.

Ontario Invests $650 M in Renewable Energy Jobs

A new fund aimed at promoting and securing high-paying renewable energy jobs for residents in the Canadian province of Ontario was announced last week. Premier Dalton McGuinty unveiled the Next Generation Jobs Fund, which will make $650 million available to companies looking to invest in the development of clean cars, clean fuels, and renewable technologies and products during a visit to a General Motors manufacturing plant in Oshawa.

Invenergy Opens 130.5 MW Wind Energy Center in Texas

Invenergy Wind LLC's Camp Springs Wind Energy Facility has begun commercial operation. The 130.5-megawatt (MW) project, located outside of Snyder, Texas, consists of 87 General Electric 1.5 SLE wind turbines.

IFC guarantees energy efficiency project loans

Efficiency - Supply Side / China:

IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank, has agreed to provide a risk-sharing guarantee of CNY 130m (USD 17m) to Bank of Beijing for financing energy efficiency projects.