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.
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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.
GreatPoint Ventures VC and Engineer Outlines “Energy’s Triple Crown”
In the ever-shifting ranking of the most promising areas of cleantech, Aaron Mandell names the top three that hold huge opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs.
Cleantech Startups Make the Case They’re Worth the Investment
Cleantech investors gathered in Midtown Manhattan to hear about—and potentially pounce on—cleantech’s Next Big Thing.
Blue-Chip VC’s Give 4 Lessons on Startup Success During DOE Showdown
The finalists at yesterday's DOE’s National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition came in many flavors, with a better car battery taking first prize.
VC’s Weigh In on Collaborative Consumption’s Growing Pains
Venture investors in the sharing economy reveal how they decipher real problems from temporary ones.
Start-Up Bolsters Energy Efficiency Investing
VC backed Noesis Energy's new service matches investors with energy efficiency projects and develops industry standard metrics.
Investors Gorge on Energy Storage Buffet
From lithium ion and compressed air to gravel ski lifts, electricity storage investment heats up.
Who’s the Top Cleantech Startup in the Land That's Raising Capital?
Cleantech VCs rate their top investment choices from the Cleantech Forum's entrepreneur competition.
NRG Introduces Residential Energy Storage System
NRG Solar will introduce a home-use solar electric system with energy storage, called Pergola, in late April.