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Hope diminishing as COP15 enters last day
There are mixed signals regarding the progress being made as COP15 enters its final day. Yesterday afternoon, there was cause for some celebration as a procedure was agreed for further negotiations. They will now progress on a two-track basis, ...
Stalemate and deadlock at the COP15 talks as world leaders arrive
As the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference approaches its summit, there are five key issues to be discussed. These are greenhouse gas emissions, climate aid for poorer nations, forest issues, monitoring of pledges and a legal framework for an ...
High Level section begins while police clash with protesters.
As day 10 of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference commenced, Prince Charles began proceedings with an opening address at the start of the High level section of the Conference. Although he said that “it is easy to focus solely on the c...
Negotiations resume but time has been lost
After all the excitement and tension yesterday in Copenhagen following the temporary suspension of negotiations, the talks resumed as the developing nations ended their self-imposed boycott. They agreed to return after receiving assurances that...
Power Predictor at number 10
Our very own Managing Director, Toby Hammond, was just last week at a gathering with the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing Street. The meeting was to celebrate the UK’s SME (Small Medium Enterprise) businesses that are harnessing ...
Disarray at the climate change talks
Climate change negotiations have been abruptly suspended today, according to the BBC, after developing countries withdrew. Activists chanted “We stand with Africa – Kyoto targets now”, in line with developing countries’ ...


After a decade of remarkable growth, both the solar and wind industries have been significantly impacted by the recession and credit crash in financial markets. So 2009 is starting out as a more challenging year for renewable energy industries. There are fewer parties with appropriate tax appetite to invest equity in large projects under current tax laws. And renewable projects have not been immune to the problems in credit markets.
Posted: October 8th, 2009 | Report This Comment