Solar Cell Breakthrough: The Next Generation
A new solar cell material breakthrough that created a thin film solar cell at 1/5 the cost could be commercialized in just a few years.
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Survey: Bay Area VC Confidence Highest in 6 Years
A healthy IPO market and new market opportunities for innovation are keeping Silicon Valley VCs bullish in Q3.
Wood Chips to Biofuel Breakthough
Norwegian researchers have shortened the process of making biofuel from wood to just a few hours.
CPI Report: Global Climate Finance Investment Missing Target
According to the Climate Policy Initiative, global spending on climate change remains far below the level needed to limit warming to two degrees Celsius.
US Carbon Emissions Dropped; Wind Power May Provide 18% of World’s Electricity; Japan & Spain Launch Offshore Wind Projects; 8 U.S. Governors Sign Agreement to Boost EVs
Cleantech relevant stories in the news this week.
Q3 VC Funding in Cleantech Hardly Red-Hot, But Not Discouraging, Either
Cleantech venture investment in Q3 has taken another dip, but Rob Day of Black Coral Capital tells investors that it's not the time for pessimism.
Mercom Capital: Solar Funding of All Types Up in Q3 ‘13
In addition to strong activity in downstream solar, VC interest in PV technology is picking up again, says Mercom CEO Raj Prabhu.
Sefaira Solves Sustainability Problems for Architects, Reaps $9M Funding and Accolades
Thought you missed out on this hot ticket with investors and award-givers alike? They may be back at the fundraising table next year.
EV Charging Stations Power Up – Are We There Yet?
With a round-up the latest activity in EV charging station development by established players, we highlight startup HEVO Power’s wireless solution set to take the industry by storm....
Norway’s SWF to Make “Unprecedented Shift” in Renewable Energy
The newly elected government in Norway is mulling a new mandate to invest in renewable energy.