Green Investment Bank to go global with £200m climate finance pilot

Jessica Shankleman
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Breaking: New joint venture with DECC will focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Africa and India

The government has given the UK Green Investment Bank an extra £200m to set up a dedicated team to invest in green energy projects in Africa and India. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey confirmed...

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