Today's Date:
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Solar
April 25, 2008
Idealab CEO Bill Gross, who helped concentrating solar-thermal company eSolar raise $130 million this week, says he doesn't think solar companies are overvalued.
April 24, 2008
More than half of the staff scientists at the U.S. EPA say they have experienced political interference, according to a study from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Meanwhile, the California Clean Energy Fund opens a new center as its public policy arm.
April 22, 2008
As the last round of U.S. presidential primaries kicks off in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, also known as Earth Day, the cleantech community reflects on which candidate to call its own.
April 21, 2008
Solar-thermal developer eSolar snags $130 million while competitor Stirling Energy Systems gets $100 million, and the U.S. Department of Energy spends up to $86 million more for biofuel demonstration projects.
April 19, 2008
Solar companies Evergreen Solar and SunPower both see shares drop after posting better-than-expected revenues.
April 17, 2008
The Clean Energy Council launches a fellowship program in the hope of moving 25 experienced executives into greentech each year.
April 17, 2008
The greentech market is moving ahead. These are the companies leading the way.
April 16, 2008
Investment in solar power once again led the VC charge with more than $280M invested in 15 VC financing rounds.
April 15, 2008
In a discussion about his book, "Earth: The Sequel," Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp talks about a U.S. carbon cap-and-trade system, the role of green technology and why he's hopeful.
April 15, 2008
Not really, but one nonprofit wants to use solar power to cut costs at schools and hospitals in low-income communities.
April 14, 2008
Recent reports show that cleantech investments in ethanol, wind and solar are slowing down, though heavy investment this week shows the sector is still going strong.
April 14, 2008
Analysts say the news doesn't mean the shortage is over yet, but could be a sign that companies are reassessing how much capacity they need. One calls the news "a breath of fresh air" in an atmosphere where many players are double- or triple-dipping into capital markets, while others say it underscores the difficulty of making silicon.
April 14, 2008
The Senate passes a bill extending renewable-energy tax credits, after previously failing twice to extend the credits. Meanwhile, New York City's congestion plan dies, Mayor Bloomberg proposes 2-megawatt solar project and China aims to double its renewable-energy use.
April 10, 2008
The Chinese solar-wafer company, which earlier this week said it would raise $300 million in convertible notes, has priced $400 million at a 25-percent premium from its closing share price Wednesday.
April 10, 2008
Susan Preston, general partner for the California Clean Energy Fund's new Clean Energy Angel Fund, says more angels are needed to fund greentech investments of between $500,000 and $5 million. The fund, which is raising up to $20 million, plans to spend the cash on solar, energy efficiency, transportation, cooling systems and lighting.
April 10, 2008
The Clean Tech Open begins as UC Berkeley's greentech contest closes and the California Clean Energy Fund announces an angel fund. Will these efforts to seed innovation be enough?
April 08, 2008
The Chinese solar giant will use money from convertible notes to support expansion plans and give investors first-quarter guidance.
April 07, 2008
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff doesn't intend to recommend enforcement action against LDK Solar, the company said in its annual report.