Investment

State media suggests Beijing is poised to levy a charge on large consumers of coal, crude oil and natural gas

US biodiesel giant confirms plan to price stock at between $13 and $15

Carbon exchange will pay French government to cover liabilities from alleged VAT scam on its BlueNext platform

Danish wind turbine manufacturer cuts revenue forecast to €6bn

Industry body fires first shot in potential trade war with declaration of non-compliance

Proposed acquisition could represent first step in wave of consolidation

Edinburgh confirms status as leading renewables market with announcement that new wind farms will provide power for a further 90,000 homes

New figures suggest around 12,000 jobs will be created through renewables investment announced in 2011

Energy efficiency company is in discussions with European utilities after signing UK deal with First Utility

Funding and equipment needed to develop solar powered businesses and IT networks in developing countries