Today's Date:
Monday, May 12, 2008
Trends
February 20, 2008
The electric-car startup says it wishes to remain independent, but also wants a large automaker to produce its third model, a compact sports car. The company also divulges details about its financing and production plans for the Roadster and soon-to-be-renamed White Star sedan.
February 20, 2008
Sony will invest $204 million into organic light-emitting diode panels for televisions. It's the only company that has them on the market so far. But should it have held out for a cheaper, more consumer-friendly model?
February 20, 2008
Tesla Motors plans an IPO, while Think Global, Valence Technology and Fisker Automotive sign deals.
February 07, 2008
REC said this week that its polysilicon plant will cost 20 percent more than originally expected. Clean Edge Principal Ron Pernick said delays and rising costs are to be expected.
February 06, 2008
Announcements such as Coskata's partnership with ICM and DOE grants could make ethanol cheaper and more abundant using nonfood sources. Will that -- and a U.S. goal of 36 billion gallons by 2020 -- be enough to spur demand?
February 06, 2008
While the demand for efficient ways to purify water is growing, private investment hasnít followed suit. But three announcements this week, including $20 million for Seven Seas Water, may signal a change.
February 05, 2008
Advanced Technology Ventures closes a $303 million fund, joining the ranks of private firms raising money for green technology. But can VCs spend it all?
February 05, 2008
Continuing a trend of solar departures in recent months, Gerald Wilson leaves Evergreen Solar, according to an SEC filing that indicates he told another director he was frustrated with CEO Rick Feldt.
January 28, 2008
It's got $230 million in capital and a deal with the Renault-Nissan Alliance -- and a large job in front of it. But the company is unfazed by the challenges that some industry insiders see ahead.
January 03, 2008
Global government support gave renewable-energy investors the confidence to bet big on green technology, according to New Energy Finance.
December 18, 2007
The company said it has shipped its first commercial thin-film panels for a project in Eastern Germany.
November 16, 2007
After going nowhere for years, thin-film solar production has taken off in the United States. But is First Solar just a fluke?
November 15, 2007
The Prometheus Institute says the worst is over ... if you have long-term silicon contracts. Contract prices are leveling off, but spot prices remain high.
November 14, 2007
At Greentech Media's Solar Market Outlook on Tuesday, the Prometheus Institute president says capacity will grow 70% in the next few years, while demand grows less than 40%, reducing prices and margins.
October 25, 2007
The country's corn-based fuel producers are feeling the financial squeeze, and investors don't see it letting up.
October 22, 2007
In the course of twenty years, Australia's World Solar Challenge race has seen its solar-powered cars get faster and more energy-efficient. So why is widespread commercial adoption of solar-powered cars still so far away?
October 22, 2007
Austin, Texas-based company raises another $24M to close a $101M round, while Ampulse raises $1M.
October 19, 2007
Oil-price highs have spurred interest in alternative-energy technologies. But could these new spikes be bad for business?
October 19, 2007
Scientists rally to stop unrealistic claims made by researchers about the performance of a next-generation solar technology.
October 18, 2007
Two companies snag first rounds for energy-efficient water purification.