Sectors

British VC Sees Opportunity in Europe’s Efficiency and Smart Grid Sectors

July 31, 2013

Scottish Equity Partners plans to invest over $100 million into capital-light cleantech startups.

India Wind Farm Ruling May Hurt Goldman’s Profits

July 31, 2013

India will require wind farm developers to forecast the next day’s generation or else they will be penalized.

The Battle Begins: Utilities Unleash PR Might on Distributed Solar

July 26, 2013

Threatened by the growth of distributed solar, utilities are striking back with a PR effort that essentially paints residential solar panel users as energy freeloaders.

GreatPoint Ventures VC and Engineer Outlines “Energy’s Triple Crown”

July 26, 2013

In the ever-shifting ranking of the most promising areas of cleantech, Aaron Mandell names the top three that hold huge opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs.

New York Makes $23M Investment in Energy Storage Hub

July 26, 2013

The launch of a test center in New York will commercialize new storage solutions just in time for FERC Order 784, a big step forward for grid storage.

Top Analysts Predict Solar Market Rebound

July 20, 2013

Industry consolidation, a spike in demand, and residential market innovations will lead to greater profits in 2 years, says an analyst panel at Intersolar.

Mercom: Q2 Sees Spike in Solar VC and Project Funds

July 19, 2013

VC funding reached $189 million, up from $126 million last quarter. M&A totaled $1.27 billion. It was the strongest quarter for solar lease project funds, with third party finance...

New Investment Model That Will Spark Energy Efficient Upgrades

June 20, 2013

A Seattle pilot program is a win-win-win for utility companies, building owners and investors in energy efficiency upgrades.

Down with Peak Oil! Up with Peak Cars!

June 14, 2013

What if the car’s new dilemma is too many cars, not expensive gas? Which clean transportation markets will benefit?

Regulation Boosts Storage Adoption, Breakthroughs

June 14, 2013

Building owners and utilities are increasingly taking advantage of investment and subsidies, while cheaper new storage technologies are getting funded.