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Since 2002, the Cleantech Group has been publishing leading cleantech sector research. Its reports are relied on by worldwide investors, entrepreneurs, service providers, economic development agencies, policymakers and more, and are widely reported on by global media.

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Cleantech Insight reports

Ten predictions for 2010 11/18/2009
Continuing an annual tradition, the Cleantech Group presents market and technology predictions of what to expect in the year ahead, informed by data and feedback worldwide. A report for clients.
 
Why COP15 doesn't matter 10/29/2009
What will disappointing global climate talks in Copenhagen this December mean to cleantech? The politics to date, and why cleantech will still benefit if COP15 falls flat.

Latest investment reports

3Q09 investment monitor 11/12/2009
Details of global venture's second consecutive quarterly increase in cleantech, underscoring its new status as a leading venture investment theme worldwide. 59 pages of data and analysis.
 
2Q09 investment monitor 08/13/2009
Venture investment rebounded in 2Q09, reflecting stabilizing economic conditions, improved availability of credit, a rebounding public equities market and worldwide government stimulus funding. 59 pages of data and analysis.
 
1Q09 investment monitor 05/18/2009
Cleantech investment is undergoing a period of transition. Key capital markets providing financing to the industry have pulled back in light of ongoing global macroeconomic, credit and liquidity issues. 64 pages of data and analysis.

 

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Latest country reports

Nordic cleantech fifty 04/29/2009
Cleantech Group and Cleantech Scandinavia have published a list, and profiles, of the 50 most promising cleantech companies in Scandinavia. The list reflects the variety and growth perspectives of cleantech in the Nordic region.
 
The future of cleantech in Europe 04/29/2009
While Europe pioneered clean technologies, other regions are now challenging that position. This 48-page report synthesizes the perspective of dozens experts on the future of cleantech in Europe. By Cleantech Group and Real Deals.

 

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Technology innovation reports 

Concentrated solar thermal technology innovation 10/30/2008
More than $745 million has been invested into concentrated solar thermal in 2008 through early October, over five times the amount invested in 2007. Why? The Cleantech Group profiles the sector.

Executive intelligence briefings

The environmental impact of Amazon's Kindle 08/14/2009
Do electronic book readers have a net positive environmental impact over their product lives, or are they net negative? Read this lifecycle analysis by the Cleantech Group.
 
Summary of the U.S. 2009 economic stimulus bill - energy provisions of interest to the VC industry 03/26/2009
Many members have expressed interest in learning details of the U.S. economic stimulus bill recently signed into law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The U.S NVCA has compiled a preliminary guide on the energy provisions in the ARRA.
 
Concentrated solar thermal: project pipeline analysis 11/13/2008
The global concentrated solar thermal (CST) sector is primed for growth. In this executive brief, Cleantech Group explores the range of technologies being pursued by CST developers and how they're now being given opportunity to prove their merit.

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How California policy can accelerate economic growth and job generation through the cleantech sector 05/13/2009
Upcoming policy decisions will play a significant role in determining short-term recovery and long-term growth of a new low carbon economy in California. This short brief details what might be expected in the year ahead.