Chinese Firm Won A123 Systems Despite Protest

January 30, 2013

Chinese auto parts maker Wanxiang has received approval to buy A123 Systems from the Committee on Foreign Investment and expects the deal to close on Friday.

Chinese Entrepreneurs Capitalize on Waste Heat Technologies

January 30, 2013

Entrepreneurs in China, the world’s largest energy user, are looking beyond traditional clean energy sources like wind turbines and solar panels to niche technologies.

Germany to Freeze Subsidies

January 30, 2013

To offset the cost of Germany's shift to renewable energy, the government reported plans to cap rising household electricity prices and to compel industry to foot a larger part of...

What Greenpeace’s New Strategy Means for Investors

January 24, 2013

Greenpeace's Executive Director discusses their new strategy to turn companies into green advocates.

Volkswagen Turns On Solar At Its U.S. Plant

January 24, 2013

The solar installation is the biggest for any automaker in North America.

Obama May Address Climate Change Through Existing Regs

January 24, 2013

The president may use existing rules and his executive power to cut carbon emissions.

U.S. Wind Power Doubles in 2012

January 24, 2013

U.S. wind power accounted for 6 percent of the nation’s total electricity generation capacity in 2012.

Fundings+Deals

Pew: Strong Clean Energy Growth Ahead

TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

Global clean energy sector revenue could total $1.9 trillion from 2012 to 2018 with cumulative clean energy installations in the U.S. reaching 126 GW, says The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Fundings+Deals , Policy

Pike: Massive Trends To Drive Huge Investment in Smart Cities

January 21, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: $4,200
Summary:

The unprecedented transformation of global urban landscapes will create huge opportunities for the smart city technology market, which will grow from $6.1B in 2012 to $20.2B in 2020, says Pike Research.

For Cleantech VC’s, Peril and Opportunity Ahead

January 16, 2013

After last year’s fall, Pike Research said that it projects steady growth in 2013 and broke down the key opportunities in cleantech during its webinar yesterday.