Breakthrough Discovery Enables Batteries to Self-Heal
Researchers at Stanford and the U.S. DOE have made the first battery electrode that heals itself, opening the door for batteries that last longer.
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Pegasus Capital Expands into Clean Energy Infrastructure
The $2.2 billion private equity shop focused on resource scarcity just hired three executives from Rababank's renewable energy finance group.
Ernst & Young: Political Uncertainty Making Clean Energy Investors Nervous
E&Y warns of key risks to future clean energy investment, amid major gains in emerging markets and growing interest by pension funds.
Solar Prospects Dim in Japan Amid Failed Projects
Japan is now counting on greater imports of coal and gas to help supply the equivalent of 21 nuclear reactors.
Solexant Looks to Rebound in a Big Way
Rising from the ashes of a wave of solar startup failures caused by a glut of solar panel production, Solexant has been rebranded as Seva Power.
Applied Graphene’s IPO; Zurich Buys $1B Green Bonds; Tesla Fires Probed By NHTSA; Real Goods Solar Raises $20M; 15K New Clean Energy Jobs
This week's cleantech related news summaries.
WSJ’s “Future of Energy” in brief
The future of biofuels; DOE commissions batteries that last 5X longer; keys reasons to get excited by rooftop solar; hydropower to expand by two-thirds.
Urban Farming In Pictures: The New Greenhouse Effect
Farming is shifting from rural to urban. See some of the more innovative urban farms being developed around the world.
Innovative Urban Farming Ripe for Investment
Innovations in farming technology are allowing food production to become far more efficient and the practice of cultivating produce within concrete confines is heading mainstream....
Mindset Adjustments Required for Cleantech Investors and Startups
The next phase of cleantech investment is upon us, say speakers at Clean Tech Future II.