Shining bright: Chinese projects power solar investments to $358bn renewable record

Leicestershire pension fund invests in timberland and renewable energy

European asset owners invest in solar and energy storage fund

Energy report predicts world has reached fossil fuel peak

Ireland’s solar sector gets tax boost with 0% VAT rate

Spanish solar: the next big sustainable investment opportunity?

Spain has recently experienced its best ever year for solar development, and this is expected to grow yet further.

Railpen expands renewable energy investments with solar farm purchase

Birol: ‘new industrial age’ in clean energy technology

The IEA’s executive director predicts substantial growth in clean energy manufacturing, offering ‘big dividends’ for countries with the right clean energy strategies.

Birol: solar set to be ‘king of global power markets’

Solar energy is leading the way as the International Energy Agency’s executive director predicts a ‘boom’ in renewables.

Coal India to develop 1,190 MW solar project

Getting solar power into portfolios

A recent IEA report highlighted two key challenges to solar investment: China’s dominance in the space, and volatile profitability. Solar energy forms a key part of net-zero energy transition and is an obvious first choice for investors interested in the theme. However, a recent IEA report highlighted the challenges around solar investing, linked to China’s dominance and profitability concerns. Getting solar into portfolios isn’t straightforward, with investors choosing several different routes.

UK announces funding for space-based solar power technology

UK business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced funding for...

EBRD’s investments in green bonds passes €1bn

Investment milestone is ‘only the beginning’ for the developmental investment bank.