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.
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China VCs Invest $20M in U.S. Cleantech Firm
LP Amina received a series C investment led by HAO Capital and Qiming Ventures.
Saudi Arabia, UAE Raising $1.5B for Solar Shift
Saudi Arabia plans to generate a third of its power from solar energy.
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.
Betting Big on Battery Breakthroughs to Reduce Cost
Argonne National Lab scientists shed light on big developments in battery storage that move beyond solid state.
British VC Sees Opportunity in Europe’s Efficiency and Smart Grid Sectors
Scottish Equity Partners plans to invest over $100 million into capital-light cleantech startups.
China to Invest $375B in Green Projects to Cut Pollution
The projects are in addition to a $300 billion planned investment in clean energy.
India Wind Farm Ruling May Hurt Goldman’s Profits
India will require wind farm developers to forecast the next day’s generation or else they will be penalized.