Feedstock constraints prove barrier to bioenergy growth
The costs and logistics associated with sourcing and transporting feedstock materials are the main barrier to growth in the bioenergy sector, a new report said.
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LED lighting has 85% power saving potential
A street using LED bulbs for its lighting can see energy savings of up to 85 per cent, according to a new study conducted by the Climate Group, that assessed its potential in the world’s biggest cities.
View ArticlePrivate equity breeds mainstream cleantech companies
Many private equity investments made ten years ago in promising cleantech start-ups with unproven breakthrough technologies now relate to profitable companies, as the industry has matured and evolved,...
View ArticleIEA projects 40% renewable energy growth
In the International Energy Agency’s first-ever renewable energy market report it has forecast that global renewable power generation will increase by over 40 per cent as deployment opportunities...
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Electric vehicle sales fall short of US targets
The Obama Administration has made putting a total of one million electric vehicles on American roads by 2015 a centerpiece of its transportation policy. The practical challenges of launching new models...
View ArticleCleantech investment value bounces back
After slumping to an eight-month low in May, private equity and venture capital investment in the cleantech sector leapt in June from $287m to $1.66bn, the highest it has been since December, and also...
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Smart grid technology to boost pre-pay utility market
Changing technology in the distribution and transmission market is likely to catalyse an increase in prepayment energy plans and meters, according to the latest information from Pike Research.
View ArticleSmart grid VC volume stays low in Q2
Venture capital funding into the smart grid space remained weak in the second quarter of 2012 with a transaction total of $66m across nine deals.
View ArticleWind turbine orders fall 30% in first half of year
Wind turbine order intake fell by 30 per cent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2011, research by MAKE Consulting shows.
View ArticleOntario’s solar market to see reduced growth rate of 31%
Ontario’s solar market is expected to grow by 31 per cent this year compared to 2011’s figures, according to a new report.
View ArticleStrategic acquisitions in the smart building to smart grid space
Although the smart building to smart grid interface business is still in its infancy, just a quick take on the strategic acquisitions that have been made over the last two years makes a strong...
View ArticleAdvanced battery market to hit $30bn by 2020
Advanced batteries represent a unique asset, offering the promise of grid flexibility and generation asset enhancement at rapid speeds and varying levels of scalability, according to a new analysis.
View ArticleAfter a brief high, cleantech PE deals shrink
The value of private equity, venture capital and development capital investment in the cleantech sector in July tumbled to $42m, a result made all the more disappointing because only last month a 2012...
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Building-integrated solar market comes of age
There is a large and growing opportunity for companies in the building integrated photovoltaics sector, despite troubles in the solar industry as a whole, with Pike Research forecasting 4.6GW of new...
View ArticleUS sees decline in energy-related carbon emissions
After two years of growth, 2011 saw a decrease in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration.
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Fossil fuel subsidies still dwarfing renewables support
Total subsidies for fossil fuels are expected to be reach between $775bn and $1tn this year, according to the latest report from the Worldwatch Institute, far outweighing the amount spent on developing...
View ArticleBrazil addresses growth pains in wind market
The Brazilian wind market continues to power ahead but with rapid development has come growing pains.
View ArticleWhy make smart buildings smart grid compatible?
Over the last 20 years many billions of dollars have been invested throughout the world in making commercial and industrial buildings energy efficient. But to make this market move forward there also...
View ArticleHarvesting Opportunities: Investing in sustainable agribusiness
Global demand for food will soon outstrip supply unless there is substantial investment and innovation in sustainable measures, says a study released today by SAM, the investment boutique.
View ArticlePrivate equity investment in cleantech weakens each month
The volume and value of private equity and venture capital investments in cleantech companies fell in August with 16 transactions worth a combined $ 213m recorded, compared with 20 deals worth $832m in...
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