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Paperbacked
The alternative energy asset class is finally getting established in the securitisation market and bankers anticipate as many as four deals this year – including both solar and wind. By Michael Marray.
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Learning Curves
New renewable technologies are yet able to compete with conventional generation without government incentives. This is changing as renewable technologies achieve economies of scale in production and more efficient design – especially in a high price energy environment.
By Gary L. Hunt, President, Global Energy Advisors.
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Trickle charge
BNDES's PROINFA scheme has made a huge impact in encouraging investors and developers alike into renewables projects. But the Brazilian market is in its infancy and other Latin markets appear disinterested in similar progressive moves. By Cathy Cunningham
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Feeling the heat
Solar projects are now regular candidates for project deals, although enthusiasm for assets varies according to the technology used. But rising interest rates could make financing such expensive assets difficult. Chris Gadomski reports.
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A happy combination
The past two years have been interesting ones for the US ethanol industry. The fuel's price has experienced highs and lows, with investors either fighting to get involved or heading for the hills when a glitch hits. But are investors ahead of themselves in building up such large positions? Cathy Cunningham reports.
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Driving wind forces
Canada's energy mix is still dominated by hydroelectric power, but the wind industry is hot on its heels, partly due to nationwide incentives and provincial RFPs. Despite turbine costs and a competitive market place, developers have not been deterred. Cathy Cunningham reports.
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