PwC: Renewables merger and acquisition activity falls in 2012

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But $7bn raised in final quarter of last year fuelling hopes for a better performance in 2013

Mergers and acquisition activity in the renewables sector topped $7bn during the last quarter of 2012, the highest quarterly total for 18 months, according to new figures from consultancy giant PwC...

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