Press Releases
Stories for the media from Triodos Bank
Press Releases for journalists and anyone with an interest in Triodos Bank, its wider work, and opinions on the issues that matter most.
Report shows sustainable banks outperform world’s largest banks
08-03-2012 | Growing banking sector provides profitable option for investors and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Read more
Triodos Investment Management co-investment manager for Isis Fund launched by Women’s World Banking
07-03-2012 | The fund will hold minority equity stakes in women-focused microfinance institutions. First first closing reached for USD 30 million. Read more
Press Release Annual Figures 2011
28-02-2012 | Triodos Bank’s figures reveal strong opportunity for sustainable borrowing and investment Read more
Triodos Bank and FMO launch online magazine Upsides.com
31-01-2012 | An online magazine about the world of responsible finance and sustainable development in emerging markets. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund and Solairedirect close 115 million Euros debt financing for 34 MWp solar pv portfolio in France
19-01-2012 | Ampere Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, and Solairedirect announce the financial close of the senior debt project financing of a 34 MWp solar PV portfolio. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund acquires 90% of a 51 MW on shore operational wind farm portfolio from DunoAir in Germany
17-11-2011 | Ampere Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, acquires 90% of four wind farms from DunoAir with a total capacity of 51 MW and an option to buy an additional wind farm with a capacity of 12.6 MW. Read more
Growth maintained despite challenging economic conditions
26-08-2011 | While the financial crisis has put pressure on its return on equity, Triodos Bank remains a strong and profitable financial institution. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund acquires 50% of a 46 MW on shore wind farm being developed by GreenPower in Scotland.
03-08-2011 | Glasgow, 3 August 2011 - Ampere Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, acquires 50% of the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm , which has a total capacity of 46 MW. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund invests in two wind parks developed by Aldesa Energías Renovables in Spain.
21-07-2011 | Madrid, 21 July 2011 - Ampere Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, invests in two wind farms developed by Aldesa Energías Renovables with a total capacity of 80 MW. Read more
Rockefeller funding boosts fund and impact measurement work
21-07-2011 | $200,000 from the Rockefeller Foundation to support fund and impact measurement research. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund acquires 100% in three operational wind farms from Hurrikan Power
16-06-2011 | Ampere Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, acquires 100% in a 39.6 MW portfolio of three operational wind farms in Germany from affiliates of Hurrikan Power Funding Holding GmbH. Read more
Press Release Annual Figures 2010
28-02-2011 | Sustainable banking is a powerful answer to the banking crisis. 28% Increase in lending to sustainable businesses in 2010. Read more
Ampère Equity Fund acquires majority stake in a second Italian solar PV portfolio developed by Winch Energy
16-02-2011 | Ampère Equity Fund acquired a majority stake in a 9.4 MW portfolio of ground mounted solar PV projects developed by Winch Energy in the Region of Puglia, Italy. Read more
Principles for Investors in Inclusive Finance launched
27-01-2011 | The Principles help shape an inclusive financial services industry that keeps the interests of its low income clients at its core. Triodos Investment Management is among the first signatories. Read more
PGGM and Ampère Equity Fund buy minority stake from DONG Energy in Walney Offshore Wind Farm
20-12-2010 | A consortium of PGGM and Dutch Ampère Equity Fund, managed by Triodos Investment Management, have entered into an agreement with DONG Energy whereby the consortium acquires a 24.8% stake in the 367MW Walney offshore wind farm, which is under construction. Read more
Sustainable Banking Network Expands
17-12-2010 | The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, announces four new members today. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund acquires majority stake in an Italian solar PV portfolio developed by Winch Energy
01-11-2010 | Ampere Equity Fund acquired a majority stake in a 9.7 MW portfolio of ground mounted solar PV projects developed by Winch Energy in the Region of Puglia, Italy. Read more
Press Release Half-year figures 2010
27-08-2010 | Triodos Bank’s balance sheet total increased by more than 11% to EUR 3.3 billion. Read more
Ampere Equity Fund and INEO partners to finance and construct a roof integrated solar PV portfolio in South-Western France
06-08-2010 | INEO and Ampere Equity Fund announced the closing of an agreement whereby Ampere Equity Fund acquired an 85% stake of a 4.5 MW roof integrated solar PV portfolio in South-Western France. Read more
New website triodos.com launched
15-07-2010 | On Thursday 15 July 2010 we launched a new website. Read more
Peter Blom joins the Club of Rome
08-07-2010 | The Club of Rome has invited Peter Blom as one of its members. Read more
Queen’s Award for Triodos Bank
21-04-2010 | Triodos Bank has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its unique approach to finance. Read more
Touch a billion lives by 2020
09-03-2010 | Leaders of the world’s sustainable banks have closed the second meeting of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV)... Read more
Ampere Equity Fund and NIBC European Infrastructure Fund acquire 46MW Spanish solar portfolio from Grupo Aldesa
05-01-2010 | Triodos Bank’s Ampere Equity Fund and NIBC have reached final agreement with the Spanish construction group Grupo Aldesa to acquire a solar portfolio consisting of 9 solar sites in Andalucia, Spain. Read more