Pike Research: What Cleantech Bust?

February 23, 2012

In a Pike Research blog, the author Richard Martin contradicts assumptions made in a recent article by Wired magazine which describes how the clean tech industry went from boom to...

Hudson Clean Energy Partners Commits to China

February 23, 2012

The opportunities in China’s clean technology industry are impossible to ignore, says Hudson's CEO, Neil Auerbach.

New DOE Grants Back Battery, Biofuel Research

February 23, 2012

The U.S. DOE is investing $120 million to advance research in batteries and $3.8 million to study the potential of fast growing grass species as a direct source of fuel.

Munich Re Starts Selling Insurance on Renewables

February 23, 2012

Munich Re becomes the first insurer to offer coverage to renewable energy investors for the contingency that a solar supplier goes bankrupt.

Cape Wind Project Gets Boost from Utilities

February 23, 2012

Energy companies Northeast Utilities and NStar have agreed to buy more than 25% of the power produced by the Cape Wind offshore wind farm as a condition of a proposed deal that unites...

Wind Credit Dealt Blow by Congress

February 23, 2012

After a deal to renew a tax credit failed, the wind power industry is bracing for layoffs and stalled or abandoned projects.

Policy

EER: California’s New RPS Law and its Impact

Summary:

Emerging Energy Research examines California’s renewable portfolio standard which is expected to comprise over 25% of the U.S. market for renewables.

New Products+Startups

Pike: Ten Trends to Watch for Fuel Cells

Summary:

Pike Research estimates that the total size of the global fuel cell and hydrogen market will reach $785 million in 2012. One key market is the use of fuel cells for residential combined heat and power, experiencing a CAGR of 68%. Meanwhile, Pike predicts that remote sensing will be the breakout market for small fuel cells in 2012.

New Products+Startups

Pike: Electric Vehicle Battery Assessment

Summary:

The global market for lithium ion batteries is expected to grow by 450% from ’12 to ’17, driven by larger battery packs on electric vehicles, according to Pike Research. This report evaluates 10 of the leading electric vehicle battery manufacturers and rates them on 10 criteria for strategy and execution.

On the Radar

February 9, 2012

A White House audit of the U.S. DOE-loan program is expected out this week, a possible extension of U.S. wind power subsidies is on the horizon and Solar City is expected to file its...