January 2010: Table of contents

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3 Editor’s note

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Features

In-depth reviews, new perspectives and insights into cleantech and renewable energy

4 Middle East targets continued dominance in

Middle East targets continued dominance in
energy sector

Despite signifi cant oil resources many Middle Eastern countries are looking to take the initiative and develop their alternative energy capabilities, in anticipation of a post fossil fuel world.
9 China’s coal addiction drives race for carbon capture and storage

China’s coal addiction drives race for carbon capture and storage

Energy industry looks to China’s reliance on coal as the driver for the development of carbon capture and storage technology.
12 Innovation dictates new direction for next generation of wind energy technology

Innovation dictates new direction for next generation of wind energy technology

Investment in new technologies could characterise the wind sector over the coming decade, aided by government support.
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Investors cautiously optimistic for 2010 clean energy recovery

Following a diffi cult time for deal-making, many in the industry are pointing to 2010 as the start of the road to recovery.
16 Innovation and investment needed to combat water scarcity

Innovation and investment needed to combat water scarcity

Middle Eastern countries need to seize the opportunity and encourage the development and investment needed to combat
water resources issues.

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Investor Profiles

Investment strategies and industry views from clean energy investors
across the globe
18 Phil Deutch, NGP Energy Technology Partners. Investor attitudes mirror new energy investment

Phil Deutch, NGP Energy Technology Partners

Investor attitudes mirror new energy investment
landscape

With an increased focus from private investors on asset liabilities, new energy technologies offer an appealing prospect.
20 Kent E Lupberger, International Finanace Corporation. Developing nations ripe for clean technology investors

Kent E Lupberger, International Finanace Corporation

Developing nations ripe for clean technology investors

Providing fi nancing to developing countries can provide an excellent fi t for investors in clean energy.
22 Nicola Donnelly WHEB Asset Management. Government incentives strengthen prospects for listed clean energy

Nicola Donnelly WHEB Asset Management

Government incentives strengthen prospects for listed clean energy

The megatrends of climate, water resources and demographics are set to prosper on the back of governmental stimulus.
24 Dr Norbert Danneburg, Parcom Deutsche Private Equity. Generalist private equity fi rms target clean

Dr Norbert Danneburg, Parcom Deutsche
Private Equity

Generalist private equity fi rms target clean
energy opportunities

Generalist private equity investors looking to renewable energy as part of their overall investment strategy.
26 Peter Rossbach, Impax New Energy Investors. Proven technology the key factor for new energy projects

Peter Rossbach, Impax New Energy Investors

Proven technology the key factor for new energy projects

By focusing on cherry-picked infrastructure projects in European countries, overblown asset valuations can be avoided.

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Renewable Energy News

Essential news and intelligence on industry developments, investments and company activity. For the latest in solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal, energy efficiency, hydro, fuel cells, waste, water and recycling.
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Solar news »

38

Wind news »

48

Bioenergy news »

56

Energy efficiency news »

66

Water news »

68

Geothermal news »

70

Fund news »

72

Policy news »

76

Listed company results »

84

People news »

The latest appointments, promotions and new initiatives for leading clean energy industry investors, executives and entrepreneurs

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Deal Tracker

A global round-up of all the renewable energy and clean technology deals publically announced in the last month including investments, acquisitions and major contracts