Denmark Leads Global Clean Tech Innovation Race

March 22, 2012

A global index developed by research firm Cleantech Group reveals that Denmark has created a home where clean tech companies are most likely to thrive, ahead of such places as the...

China’s Wind Industry Boosted by Espionage

March 22, 2012

In a case of corporate espionage, China's Sinovel Wind Group Co. was discovered to be running a stolen version of American Superconductor Corp.'s software.

Pike: New Consumer Sentiment Survey on Cleantech

Summary:

A new Pike Research consumer sentiment survey covering 13 clean tech concepts reveals that consumer support for clean energy has declined significantly since 2009, with Biofuels suffering the biggest decline in favorability.

California Public Utilities Commission Faces Ambitious Energy Efficiency Goals

March 22, 2012

The commission says it needs to invest $4 billion a year and currently only invests half that amount.

U.S. Clean-Energy Loan Program Stalls

March 22, 2012

$16 billion in loans authorized by Congress for fuel-efficient vehicles has not yet been distributed and some applicants are blaming solar panel company Solyndra for the delay and/or...

Siemens Gets $1.6 Million DOE Grant for EV Research

March 22, 2012

Siemens was given a $1.6 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to research ways to cut the cost of electrical vehicle chargers.

Primus Green Energy Gets $12mm Investment

March 22, 2012

Primus, a N.J. based renewable gas developer, received a $12mm investment from Israeli based IC Green Energy Ltd., and expects to raise up to $100mm this year.

Fundings+Deals

Clean Edge: Clean Energy Trends 2012

Summary:

Over the next 10 years, Clean Edge predicts that venture capital investments in wind and biofuel industries will grow to $385.8 billion. Clean Edge also identified 5 key trends that it thinks will greatly affect clean energy markets in the coming years.

GTM: U.S. Solar Growth Jumps to New Record

Summary:

U.S. PV installations grew 109 percent in 2011 to reach 1,855 MW, which represents 7 percent of all PV globally, up from 887 MW and 5 percent of global installations in 2010, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

New Products+Startups

Cleantech Group: Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2012

Summary:

Denmark, followed by Israel, Sweden, Finland and the US provide the best conditions today for clean technology start-up creation, according to the first Global Cleantech Innovation Index.