Solar

NRG CEO Pushes Three Technologies as Key to Clean Tech Growth

May 23, 2012

CEO David Crane says three innovative technologies are on the cusp of transforming clean energy.

India Tapping U.S. to Boost Solar Power

May 23, 2012

Opportunities for solar power abound in India, along with possibilities for collaboration between India and the U.S.

Energy Storage, Biofuels Rule IPO Market: Survey

May 8, 2012

The Energy Storage and Biofuels sectors are anticipated to have the highest number of IPOs in 2012, followed closely by the Smart Grid and Lighting sectors, according to a survey of...

SolarCity Next to go IPO?

May 8, 2012

Solar panel company SolarCity Corp. has filed draft registration documents with the SEC, however it declined to name a specific time frame for its IPO.

CalPERS Details Clean Energy Investments: Report

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The California Public Employees’ Retirement System emphasizes solar and biofuels in its $1.2 billion investment in alternative energy venture capital, according to its new sustainable investing report. The fund also invests $500 million in publicly traded companies that emphasize energy efficiency, low-carbon energy production and carbon trading.

First Solar Loses $449M in Q1

May 8, 2012

First Solar Inc. lost $449 million in the first quarter as a result of a restructuring that cut 30 percent of its staff and closed a plant in Germany.

Morgan Stanley Finances Solar Leases

May 8, 2012

Morgan Stanley and Main Street Power Co. are teaming up to provide funds for Clean Power Finance Inc.’s customers to install up to $300 million in residential solar energy projects.

Failed BrightSource IPO Adds to Industry Woes

April 13, 2012

BrightSource's decision to shelve its planned IPO may be a sign that alternative-energy firms may not be welcome in the stock markets.

Italy Cuts Support for Renewable Energy

April 13, 2012

In order to combat increasing consumer power bills, Italy is capping renewable energy subsidies by $3 billion per year.

NYTimes: Patchy Environment for Renewable Energy

April 13, 2012

Despite its challenges, the renewable energy industry is still pushing forward, however in a more disparate nature.