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Cleantech investors return from summer hiatus

September 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Khosla Ventures closes $1.1 billion for two cleantech-focused funds, while solar takes a chunk of this week's venture capital financing. Details of this, plus we spot 31 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »

PlanetSolar picks SunPower’s cells for next-gen catamaran

September 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Around the world in 140 days: Swiss boat maker is planning to take its vessel on a world tour powered only by renewables. Full Story »

Three startups bring in VC funds for battery, fuel cell tech

August 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - An Azusa, Calif.-based advanced battery company looks to close $27M, ClearEdge Power brings in $15M and stealthy Khosla-backed Seeo raises $8.6M. Full Story »

Does Think's revival signal cleantech's recovery?

August 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Electric vehicle startup exits court protection, raising $47 million in equity and making plans to manufacture alongside Fisker Automotive. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the last week. Full Story »

EoPlex cleans up ceramic printing with 'secret sauce'

August 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - EoPlex Technologies is one of 10 cleantech companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in this Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Can the U.S. catch up? Getting smarter about the smart grid

August 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - DOE Modern Grid Strategy leader takes a look at what the smart grid needs to have to succeed and who some of the players might be to make it happen. Full Story »

New $25M financing to drive ZAP’s EU expansion

August 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - CEO says ZAP is working to develop an electric vehicle charging network in China under a secretive, new joint venture being coordinated by today's strategic investor. Full Story »

Johnson Controls scores $299M from DOE for auto batteries

August 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Today’s announcement marks the most to a single company of $2.4 billion in stimulus funds awarded to 48 advanced battery and electric drive projects. Full Story »

China Ritar gets one-year’s free rent to expand battery production

August 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Local government to provide lead acid battery manufacturer with new industrial park space to increase production capacity, as it begins Nasdaq trading.  Full Story »

Nissan and EnerDel team up to research EV batteries

July 31, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Research of a new electrolyte is expected to take place at Chicago’s Argonne National Laboratory, where EnerDel’s technology was pioneered. Full Story »
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