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The Australian firm's debt chief argues such an investment is not subject to economic booms and busts like other types of debt.
A Silicon Valley giant innovates by agreeing to split the power produced at a Dutch wind farm with three domestic businesses.
The deal, which is said to be worth just under €1.6bn, will be funded by the Australian firm’s recently closed fifth European vehicle.
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The agreement marks the second attempt by Indian giant Reliance Communications to sell its telecom towers in a bid to reduce debt.
The developer is looking to build a 2GW concentrated solar power plant that would cost around $5bn.
The vehicle has received a €50m commitment from Pro PTB and will focus on improving energy efficiency for small-scale commercial projects.
The London-based infrastructure firm has been busy expanding its clean energy portfolio, sealing its first offshore wind deal last month.
The emerging markets firm has backed a transmission line along the country’s Atlantic coast and a stranded gas power plant.
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The project, backed by a PPA with Google, brings the capacity of Aquila’s wind energy portfolio to 900MW.
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The fund manager has teamed up with EDF and developer Edison to create Italy’s second largest wind operator.
The utility is making its debut into the renewables sector with solar and wind also in its sights.
The project is the sixth submarine cable network backed by Google.