Clean energy investment jumps 12 per cent in 2014

James Murray
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Second major report this year confirms global clean energy investment performed strongly throughout 2014

Global clean energy investment surged up 12 per cent in 2014 to $274.2bn, according to new figures from analyst firm Clean Energy Pipeline. The company said its preliminary analysis of venture capital,...

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