Investment

German giant signs agreement with Shanghai Electric Group to create two joint ventures manufacturing wind energy equipment

The European Union has made €5bn of fossil fuel loans through its financial arm despite carbon reduction targets for members

Negotiators optimistic deal can be done on framework for a $100bn a year Green Fund

Republican efforts to block US airlines' involvement in EU emissions trading reach the Senate

Sage of Omaha's MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company buys 550MW California plant from First Solar

Bloomberg New Energy Finance says milestone was reached in last two weeks of November

Official confirms final ruling on whether it is legal to make airlines join emissions trading scheme will be made on 21 December

US company's data management software will be used in Siemens' own products following acquisition

Salix loan scheme receives additional £20m, as government also launches £10m community-scale green energy funding competition

Spanish renewable energy firm hails investment as major step in its plan to lead green energy market