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Renewable Energy

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Scottish cleantech firm Trident Energy gets capital to bolster renewables activity

The Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF) and members of the London Business Angels Network are coming together to support the growth plans of Trident Energy.

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PlaceFirst deal sees North West Fund hit century

The North West Fund has closed its hundredth deal by backing energy and regeneration business PlaceFirst.

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Celebrating the fifth New Energy Awards

An energy efficient Britain is vital for the future and the fifth New Energy Awards celebrated those companies and individuals helping to make it possible. GrowthBusiness talks to the award winners about the challenges ahead.

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Solar VC value drops while volume climbs

Values and volumes of solar sector venture capital activity are moving in different directions with values picking up but volumes dropping.

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Return to solar investment for Ingenious

Investment and advisory group Ingenious has announced a return to solar investment with the launch of two new Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) funds that aim to invest in sustainable businesses and projects around the UK.

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Two more solar VCTs from Octopus

Fund manager Octopus Investments has launched two more venture capital trusts (VCT) that will invest predominantly in solar companies.

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Octopus to raise £120 million for renewable energy

Asset manager Octopus Investments has signalled a continued commitment to back the UK’s solar industry, announcing plans to raise £120 million to make further investments in renewable energy.

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Foresight commits £10 million to solar installations

Alternative asset manager Foresight Group has agreed to fund a £10 million programme of residential solar PV installations in the UK over the next three months.

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SEE acquires the UK’s largest consented wind farm

Scottish and Southern Energy (SEE) has reached agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Group on the acquisition of Keadby Wind Farm.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

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Wind power investment risk reduces but challenges remain

Investment risk in the offshore wind power industry has decreased in the past two years among the majority of European financial institutions, finds research.

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Enecsys raises £25 million in a second close

Solar power company Enecsys has secured £25 million in a Series B fundraising round to finance growth plans centred on consolidating operations in Europe and the US.

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Fund to raise £200 million for green business

Asset manager Foresight Group has secured £70 million for a fund to invest in recycling and renewable energy projects in London.