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Plus Northvolt sells heavy industry battery business to Scania, China’s clean energy and fossil fuel funding gap narrows, and EU to loosen state aid rules to boost green projects, in our round up of the world's top green business news this week

China's ability to produce a MWh of electricity is now up to 64 per cent cheaper than other markets, as wind, solar, and battery tech help to drive prices to record lows

Analysts forecast drop in fossil-fuelled power output, Ecuador signs deal for $30m in climate finance, and the DRC is set to create Earth's largest protected tropical forest reserve

China set to issue inaugural overseas sovereign green bond in London later this year, as governments launch controversial push to strengthen clean energy ties

Wind energy giant reveals first 22MW offshore turbine is expected to be installed in early 2025

China talks up its manufacturing plans, Ireland appoints a Just Transition Commission, and NatWest sets out European solar investment strategy

Latest monthly update reveals how China's EV and rail boom is eating into global fossil fuel demand and dampening oil prices

Plus EU faces green taxonomy legal challenge, a €300m boost for Baltic renewables, and climate-friendly food is on the menu for COP29 in our roundup of the top green business news from around the world this week

Carbon credit standards setter says 'unprecedented' action 'should send a signal that inclusion in the Verra Registry is a sign of integrity and quality'