Are Wussy Investors Hurting America—and Themselves?
As investors of all stripes back away from cleantech, China says “Thank you!” Top investors reveal innovations that are getting funded and which LPs are giving new funds to VCs....
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Green Bond Sales Could Hit Record $9B Driven By Institutional Investors
Institutional investors are flocking to global clean energy infrastructure project bonds as a way to diversify their portfolios.
Distributed Solar M&A Heats Up
Recent deals by SolarCity, Real Goods Solar and Edison International highlight the challenges of acquiring new customers in the fast growing residential solar market.
Solar Panels Being Installed on the White House
The White House is making good on its 2010 commitment to solar energy as well as an energy efficient retrofit that includes updated building controls and variable speed fans.
Saudi Arabia, UAE Raising $1.5B for Solar Shift
Saudi Arabia plans to generate a third of its power from solar energy.
The Battle Begins: Utilities Unleash PR Might on Distributed Solar
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.
Top Analysts Predict Solar Market Rebound
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
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...
Utilities Come Out Swinging on Distributed Solar
Utilities won't take a "mortal threat" to their business model lying down.
Japan’s Clean Energy Market Attracts Investors
Japan is attracting investors due to its rise as a dominant solar market and its innovative clean transportation sector.