USA

$1bn Cape Wind development off Massachusetts clears final hurdle, ending a decade stuck in the planning process

Landmark case to decide whether states can sue carbon intensive firms on the grounds they represent a "public nuisance"

Award of over $2bn to Blythe plant in California follows $1.8bn to two other solar projects earlier this month

Search firm follows funding for Ivanpah solar facility with investment in Shepherds Flat Wind Farm

League of Green Embassies seeking new members after unveiling of revamped Brussels residence

SunPower nets $1.2bn loan guarantees, while plan to integrate solar with coal power in Queensland bags AUS$35m

American Wind Energy Association reports 15 per cent growth in 2010 as new report predicts Indian wind capacity could exceed 100GW

Big banks accused of backing high risk and environmentally damaging mining practices

French engineering giant invests additional $75m as part of US solar thermal firm's latest $200m funding round