Private Equity Yanks the Clean Energy Reins

January 16, 2013

Burned and scared by big deals gone sour, VC’s and PE will approach gingerly in 2013.

Why Biofuels Will Rule Cleantech in 2013

January 16, 2013

With strong momentum coming from new legislation and strong venture capital interest, 2013 is shaping up to be an important year for biofuels.

California Solar Moves Closer To “Grid Parity”

January 16, 2013

Sunshine state regulators have reported that more than 1 gigawatt -- or 1,000 megawatts -- of solar power has been installed through the California Solar Initiative.

Wind Farm Development Up in the Air in 2013

January 16, 2013

Because the long-term future of wind subsidies remains in question, industry experts say 2013 projects are unlikely to match the record number of megawatts installed in 2012.

DOE Invests $120M in Rare Earths Hub

January 16, 2013

The Critical Materials Institute will focus on supplying rare earth materials for new wind turbines, solar cells, EVs and energy-efficient lighting, and eliminating potential global...

Policy , Sustainability

New Report: Extreme Weather Getting Worse

January 14, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

A new National Climate Assessment (NCA) report, a joint collaboration of industry leaders, scientific institutions, and government agencies, argues that the link between extreme weather and climate change is becoming clearly significant.

Mosaic Opens Crowdfunding Platform

January 10, 2013

On its first day, more than 300 people invested nearly a quarter of a million dollars in solar projects on Mosaic’s platform.

What Are the “Must-Attend” Cleantech Events in 2013?

January 10, 2013

CleanTechIQ polled our conference-veteran readers to find out which events are on their calendars.

China’s Solar Power to Double in ’13

January 10, 2013

China plans to add an additional 10 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity this year.

New York to spend $1.4 Billion on Renewables

January 10, 2013

Governor Andrew Cuomo wants investors to help create a “Green Bank.”