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DOE: Tech Developments Play Major Role in Strongest-Ever Year for Added Wind Power Capacity
Average turbine capacity has increased by 170 percent. However, questions about storage linked to further wind development persist.
China VCs Invest $20M in U.S. Cleantech Firm
LP Amina received a series C investment led by HAO Capital and Qiming Ventures.
Charging Stations As Job Perk Key to EV Adoption
DOE, EV manufacturers push employers to install charging stations.
Saudi Arabia, UAE Raising $1.5B for Solar Shift
Saudi Arabia plans to generate a third of its power from solar energy.
IHS: Home PV Storage Capacity To Grow from 12MW to 2.5GW by 2017
Summary:
Decreasing battery prices and new subsidies that cover the cost of installation will drive a boom in residential solar energy storage. In addition, rising energy prices and a reduction in feed-in tariffs are driving residential solar customers to consume more of their own power rather than sending it back to grid. This trend was kickstarted by the introduction of the German Energy Storage Subsidy in May, says IHS.
Venture Capitalists Hungry for Food Innovation
Urban gardens, farming apps and engineered edibles are tempting some top venture capital firms to invest in sustainable food tech startups.
Big Data Takes Clean Energy by Storm in New York
New access to energy data sparks opportunities for startups and investors, says clean energy thought leaders.
Major Fundraises Focus on Clean Energy Infrastructure
As Glennmont Partners begins capital raising for its first fund, clean energy infrastructure is attracting increasing interest from some committed—and deep-pocketed—investors.
News Nuggets: Boating (Slowly) by Solar
The Sun as Sterilization Machine; Solar Panels as Fashion; Sweet Biofuel for Bakers; Brits Take Efficiency House to House.