Distributed Generation

This Ain't No Science Fair: VC's Hunt Deals at Latest ARPA-E Pitch Event

July 8, 2015

In the format of speed dating, the rapid-fire pitch session had four top venture capitalist’s trying to decide: Is this a reasonable business plan to sell a finished product to real...

Briefing: Emerging Opportunities in Distributed Energy Storage Systems

June 5, 2015

We surveyed top investors, including DBL Investors & Black Coral Capital, and innovators to uncover emerging trends driving adoption and financing of distributed energy and smart storage...

Sustainability Financing Companies See 'Huge' and Growing Market

March 5, 2015

New players, including GSVSP, Generate Capital and Black Coral Capital, are developing innovative financing and business models that expand the market for sustainability and resource-efficiency...

How is DBL Investors Targeting Their New $350M Cleantech VC Fund?

January 31, 2015

DBL’s Cynthia Ringo reveals her top 2014 disappointments, biggest successes, the cleantech sectors gaining market traction, corporate partnerships, and niche sectors she will be...

Distributed Generation: Three Renewable Industry Shifts to Watch for in 2015

January 12, 2015  |  1 Comment

CEO of global clean energy project developer UGE, Nick Blitterswyk, outlines key distributed generation trends, his firm’s latest projects, and offers a prediction for distributed...

"Cream of the Crowdfunding Crop" Blows Through Funding Goals

November 26, 2014

Which products with cleantech and sustainability missions are gaining major traction on crowdfunding platforms? Hurry, there’s still time to get in on a few of them.

“Survivors” Win Admiration from Investors in New Cleantech 100 List

November 4, 2014

This year's list revealed that investors are rewarding companies that are gaining market traction and revenue, not unproven “hopefuls.” We spoke to judges who reveal their top...

Cleantech’s Investing Pulse Remains Strong in Distributed Generation, Data Analytics & Social Impact

August 29, 2014

Prolific VCs Rob Day and Josh Green and family office investors Eagle Cliff Partners and Prelude Ventures reveal key trends and where they are finding opportunities in cleantech’s...

Opportunities in Portable Solar Charging and NRG’s Investment Focus

August 19, 2014

NRG’s acquisition of Goal Zero shines a light on key trends in portable solar charging, and where NRG is making investments in disruptive clean energy technologies.

BNEF: Global Clean Energy Investment Rises by 9% YTD Through Q2

July 18, 2014

The U.S. and China led the increase, with a 41% rise in rooftop solar investment and a 33% increase in venture investment in Q2.