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Not-so-green California?

July 10, 2009 - Best of the web - Report shows that strict regulations in the Golden State are resulting in mounds of e-waste being shipped to Arizona. Full Story »

SolFocus closes $77.6M round, readies for manufacturing ramp

July 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Mountain View, Calif.-based CPV developer exceeds its target with Series C close today and prepares to move from pilot production to commercialization. Details of this, plus 55 other deals we spotted in the past week. Full Story »

Siemens VC arm buys stake in waste heat recovery co.

July 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Pune-India based Transparent Energy Systems said it plans to use the new capital from Siemens to expand its operations. Full Story »

Pound-for-pound, cleantech deals have a British twist

June 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - UK investors put their pounds to work this week in cleantech startups and new funds. Details of this, plus we spot 30 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Cash shortage? Not in wind

June 18, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investors flock to wind, as four companies eye more than $800 million in funding. Details of this, plus we spot 36 deals in the past week. Full Story »

Ag company boosts yields without chemistry

June 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - TerraManus Technologies is one of 20 companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week.  Full Story »

VantagePoint triple-dips in cleantech

June 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The venture capital firm plays the field with three cleantech investments, including two potential competitors, plus we spot 38 deals over the past week. Full Story »

DOE sets aside $300M for autos, solar, carbon capture

June 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Funds from U.S. energy agency’s budget and stimulus funds are aimed at reducing costs, emissions, and improving the readiness of the green-collar workforce. Full Story »

Beijing meets water, waste goals from Olympics

June 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Report from the United Nations shows the city’s drinking water treatment plants meet China’s new water quality standards and WHO guidelines. Full Story »

Cash-strapped cleantech firms seek cure in common stock

May 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Heavyweights find reprieve from economic strife with new shareholders looking for a bargain. Details of this, plus 37 deals we spotted in the last seven days. Full Story »
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