Los Angeles to Become a Greentech Hub

Rachel Barron: September 17, 2008

The city will turn a swath of land in downtown into a complex for greentech manufacturing and incubator.

Hunting for Cash at the Cleantech Forum

Rachel Barron: September 17, 2008

Solar-cell developer Ampulse said it is looking to raise $10 million in its first round of financing, and morphing wind-blade developer FlexSys wants $8 million.

Tesla to Make Model S in San Jose

Ucilia Wang: September 17, 2008

The electric car startup is lining up $250 million to build a new assembly plant and headquarters in Silicon Valley.

There was one?

Rob Day: September 17, 2008

VanDyne Looks for $12M Boost

Rachel Barron: September 16, 2008

Fuel-efficiency technology developer emerges from stealth mode to look for $12 million in funding.

Khosla: Get Practical

Jeff St. John: September 16, 2008

The star green technology investor calls for choosing scalable and energy-efficient technologies over "greenwash" in the fight against global warming.

Lehman's Fall to Create Greentech Woes

Ucilia Wang: September 16, 2008

The global investment bank's bankruptcy filing will likely make it even tougher for greentech companies to raise capital.

SolarReserve Raises $140M for Solar-Thermal Projects

Jennifer Kho: September 16, 2008

The Santa Monica, Calif.-based company raises cash to develop plants that make electricity from the sun's heat, while Platina Partners closes €128 million in debt financing, Suntech breaks ground on a new solar-cell factory.

Berkeley Set to Vote on Solar Financing

Ucilia Wang: September 16, 2008

The city plans to create a special tax district to buy solar-power systems for its residents and businesses, which would pay the city back through property taxes.

When Will Solar Be Cost-Competitive?

Jennifer Kho: September 15, 2008

A mix of solar power and natural gas is cheaper than natural gas alone for peak power, according to Greentech Media analyst Daniel Englander.

Nanosolar to Build 10MW Power Plant

Ucilia Wang: September 15, 2008

The thin-film startup plans build the €30 million ($42.75 million) facility in the same town as its previously announced 1-megawatt solar farm and panel-assembly factory.

Analysts Say Solar Prices Beginning to Fall

Jennifer Kho: September 15, 2008

Analysts predict solar-panel prices will fall next year as the production booms. Meanwhile, public solar companies see their shares fall 5 percent.

SMG Files $55M IPO, Plans Indium Stockpile

Jennifer Kho: September 15, 2008

The startup has filed for an IPO and plans to use the money to stockpile indium. Some thin-film solar companies plan to use the metal – also used for LCDs and LEDs – which could boost its value.

En route to the Cleantech Venture Forum

Rob Day: September 15, 2008

Funding Roundup: Investors Go for Thin Solar and Hybrid-Electric Cars

Ucilia Wang: September 15, 2008

Fisker Automotive and Think Global both get new capital to boost production. SoloPower reportedly has raised nearly $200 million, reflecting investors' strong interest in thin-film solar.