Navigant: Microgrid Industry Needs Innovation to Thrive
Developing commercially viable business models for microgrids is the current state of the market.
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WattJoule, Further Boosting Flow Battery Commercialization, Seeks More Funding
The developer of next-generation flow battery energy storage systems has signed a licensing agreement that will facilitate its full commercialization. However, the CEO received mixed feedback from investors...
San Diego Start-up Plants Seeds For New Biofuel Alternative
Seeds from the inedible jatropha bush produce oil that can be refined into low-carbon jet or diesel fuel.
Methane Hydrate Potentially Could Yield More Natural Gas Than Shale
The U.S. DOE is revitalizing its commitment to methane hydrate due to its "vast potential as a future energy source."
Wind Power Developers Rush to Secure Tax Credit
The wind industry's Production Tax Credit is set to expire at midnight on Tuesday.
Cleantech Partnerships: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Siemens, GE, Shell, and Osram Sylvania weigh in on whether taking a strategic investment will hinder a startup’s future exit prospects.
Kachan: 2014 Cleantech Investment Predictions
Kachan & Co. says there's reason to be optimistic about cleantech venture investing in 2014.
DOE-Backed Distributed Storage Startup Receives First Angel Funding
Green Charge Networks received angel funding this week from Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO of car charging network ChargePoint.
Surprising Takeaways from the 2013 Cleantech Open Global Forum
Water, agriculture, and a stronger business savvy were prevalent themes among this year's startups. VC Ira Ehrenpreis tells cleantech investors not to "jump ship."
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Former US Energy Secretary Joins Board of Inventys, Maker of Carbon Capture Tech
Inventys is the developer of a pioneering method for capturing CO2 from coal and natural gas power plants.