KKR Expanding Renewable Energy in Europe
KKR teamed up with Munich Re to take a 49% share in southern European solar plants owned by Grupo T-Solar.
Fundings+Deals
Smart Grid Firm Files for $150 Million IPO
In a filing with the SEC, Silver Spring Networks, a Redwood City maker of "smart grid" hardware and software, said it plans to sell $150 million worth of its shares in an IPO.
Clean Energy Investment Grows by 22% in Q2
New investment in clean energy rose 22% to $41.7 billion in the Q2 vs. 1 year ago.
US Gives $175M to Clean Fuel Tech
The Department of Energy is putting money into clean fuel technology to spur clean auto technology.