November 2009: Table of contents

3 Editor’s note

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Features

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

4 China gears up industry for renewable energy revolution

China gears up industry for renewable energy revolution

Asian giant already waking up to opportunities for low carbon growth and investment.

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Wind energy industry faces up to new financing future

As the debt dried up, wind project developers had to seek new sources of capital.

8 Quest for solar power in North African deserts

Quest for solar power in North African deserts

The 470GW Desertec project could be the largest power project of its kind.

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Investor Profiles

Investment strategies and industry views from clean energy investors
across the globe

10 James Hall-Smith, HSBC Environmental Infrastructure Fund. Investor appetites grow for infrastructure opportunities

James Hall-Smith, HSBC Environmental Infrastructure Fund

Investor appetites grow for infrastructure opportunities

Growth of European renewable energy scene opens doors for infrastructure investors.

12  Simon Webber, Schroders. Institutional investors take aim at renewable energy

Simon Webber, Schroders

Institutional investors take aim at renewable energy

Allocations look set to grow as asset managers increase exposure to climate change-related opportunities.

14 Mark Davis, Norfund. Emerging markets gaining appeal for energy developers

Mark Davis, Norfund

Emerging markets gaining appeal for energy developers

Risk capital in developing markets holds unlikely appeal for development finance investors.

16 Sam Richardson, Curzon Park Capital. European venture capital investments going

Sam Richardson, Curzon Park Capital

European venture capital investments going
to waste

UK lags behind European counterparts in establishing suitable framework for environmental sector growth.

18 Shai Weiss, Virgin Green Fund. New energy and resources occupy Virgin territory

Shai Weiss, Virgin Green Fund

New energy and resources occupy Virgin territory

Potential resource scarcity lies at heart of this private investor’s strategy.

20 Tom Murley, HgCapital. Private equity adopts infrastructure model for clean energy projects

Tom Murley, HgCapital

Private equity adopts infrastructure model for clean energy projects

Consistent returns the key for private equity firms looking to invest in renewable energy infrastructure.

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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 »

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Wind news »

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Bioenergy news »

56

Energy efficiency news »

66

Water news »

68

Geothermal news »

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Fund news »

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Policy news »

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Listed company results »

80

Advisor Profiles

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Vanessa Havard-Williams, Linklaters

Industry braces for regulation

Law firms anticipate binding legislation from Copenhagen climate change talks.

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Corporate Profiles

Interviews with leading companies engaged in cleantech, renewable energy and efficiency investments and initiatives

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Lufthansa

Energy efficiency in aviation industry remains up in the air

German flag-carrier aims to improve its performance and set a mark for energy efficiency.

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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