green finance

European Investment Bank mulls shifting lending to batteries and market-based clean energy projects as part of policy reboot to help EU lead fight against climate change.

Australia's state-run renewable energy financier, Clean Energy Finance Corp (CEFC), invested a record-breaking total of $1.3 billion in the clean energy sector in FY19.

Firm tells PV Tech it recorded €750m orders for €500m placement on the Luxembourg stock exchange, with plans to invest proceeds in PV and wind plays.

Debt instrument can bring benefits compared to conventional project finance but smaller players face steep learning curve, says Intersolar panel.