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8 February 2011

World’s energy needs could be met by renewable energy by 2050p

All of the world’s power needs could be provided by clean energy that is both economic and sustainable by 2050, according to a new report.

7 February 2011

US looks to reduce solar energy costs by 75 per cent

The US Department of Energy has launched an initiative to reduce the cost of solar energy systems by 75 per cent so they are cost competitive at large scale with other forms of power generation.

7 February 2011

Cleantech deal value drops in disappointing January

A total of 16 private equity, venture capital and development capital-backed deals targeted the cleantech industry in January with a total value of $512m, according to data compiled by Zephyr and Bureau van Dijk exclusively for NewNet.

4 February 2011

Arise Windpower secures Nordea bank loan for Swedish project

Sweden’s Arise Windpower has signed a loan agreement for a clean energy farm with Nordea Bank.

3 February 2011

US lawmakers attempt to stop EPA regulating carbon

US lawmakers have moved in to stop the Environmental Protection Agency regulating emissions, a job that they argue is down to Congress.

1 February 2011

AEG wins €36m GCL-Poly technology deal

AEG Power Solutions will supply its latest solar modular system to GCL-Poly Energy in a deal valued at €36m.

31 January 2011

US recovery funds stimulate cleantech investment

Two years on from the launch of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, new data shows the US is making significant progress on doubling its renewable energy generation over the following two years.

31 January 2011

Ten top tips for successful cleantech investingp

Being able to respond rapidly to opportunities and understanding the underlying science is critical in the cleantech sector, according to Natalie Diep, partner at Morrison & Foerster, in her ten tips on making successful investments.

27 January 2011

Goldfield to raise £10m for UK solar fund

Goldfield Partners will look to raise £10m for the launch of a fund that will specifically target the UK solar market.

21 January 2011

Confidence in UK cleantech policy ebbs

Confidence that the UK government will enable the growth of the UK’s cleantech sector over the next 12 months has fallen sharply after the electricity market reform and the Comprehensive Spending Review, according to new research.

20 January 2011

EC selects cleantech projects for Intelligent Energy programme

The European Commission has selected 44 projects that will share €58m under its Intelligent Energy programme, which aims to promote the wider use of renewable energies and energy efficiency technologies.

20 January 2011

UK leads world in offshore wind capacity

The UK is the world leader in installed offshore wind capacity, new figures from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) show, with 1.34GW of output.

19 January 2011

LP interest in green deals remains strong

Institutional investors are showing a heightened interest in the clean energy sector throughout a sustained period of economic volatility with investors hoping that commitments grow in 2011.

19 January 2011

Stellar Solar records strong Q1 on increased orders

California-based Stellar Solar said it has recorded a strong start to the first quarter of the year with its building integrated photovoltaic products being picked up in a number of orders.

17 January 2011

Autodesk’s cleantech programme helps bridge gaps for start-ups

Software technology provider Autodesk told NewNet it is aiming to bridge the gap between clean technology start-ups and investors through its Clean Tech Partner Program.

13 January 2011

Narec Capital launched to support clean energy funding

Multi-family office Ashberg has partnered with the UK’s National Renewable Energy Centre to form Narec Capital, which will look to deploy its own funds and offer advisory services to institutional investors in the clean power sector.

5 January 2011

New Earth Solutions wins bid to enter Scottish market

Waste treatment and renewable energy specialist New Earth Solutions has been selected as the preferred bidder for a major contract in Scotland, which it told NewNet will be key to developing its presence in the region.

23 December 2010

Capricorn Venture Partners, Quest Management to merge

Venture capital fund manager Capricorn Venture Partners NV and Belgium-based clean technology fund manager Quest Management are planning an imminent merger.

21 December 2010

Amiad installs water filtration system in France

Water technology solutions company Amiad Filtration Systems has completed the first stage of its waste-free filtration system at an underground liquid hydrogen storage facility in France.

20 December 2010

Wellington Partners hires new cleantech-focused partner

Venture capital firm Wellington Partners has appointed Jigar Shah, CEO of the Carbon War Room, as a partner in its technology investment team.

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