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Great expectations turn the screw on greens

Polymer and Straight struggle under the weight of poor performance and the demands of the City by Dan Coatsworth Market expectation of green companies is too high, causing share prices to be overly punished on the slightest bad news. At least this is the view of Gideon Feiner, chief... READ MORE >>

Gas Turbine starting to motor

A small company with big potential is set to clean up by Timon Day Big-time management running a stock market tiddler is not always a recipe for success. Yet Sweden-based Gas Turbine Efficiency, valued at all of £20 million could be on the cusp of the sort of rapid-growth phase... READ MORE >>

Hard times hit biofuels

Higher costs, lower returns and squeezed margins offer withering prospects for producers by Dan Coatsworth Short-term prospects for biofuel producers continue to look unappealing despite the UK joining a growing number of countries mandating the use of renewable fuels in petrol.... READ MORE >>

Scottish and Southern in Sweden

Swedish venture puts wind in Scottish & Southern’s sails by Susanna Twidale The UK’s largest renewable generator Scottish & Southern Energy has moved into the Swedish market with a 50:50 joint venture with Gothia Vind to develop new wind farms in the country.... READ MORE >>