SAN FRANCISCO, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cleantech Group(TM), founders of the cleantech sector and providers of leading global market research, events and advisory services for the cleantech ecosystem, along with Deloitte, which provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services to cleantech companies, today released preliminary 1Q 2010 results for clean technology venture investments in North America, Europe, China and India, totaling $1.9 billion across 180 companies. Cleantech venture investment was up 29% from the previous quarter and up 83% from the same period a year ago. The number of deals recorded in 1Q 2010 represents a new record total, edging ahead of the previous high set in 4Q09 (165 deals).
The Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Center recently hired Ken Vaughn to lead its growing commercialization program, which is expected to award $1 million in grants over the next 18 months. Vaughn most recently served as vice president of marketing and product management for Jadoo Power, a California solar and fuel cell manufacturer. But in his 25-year career, he also has worked in entrepreneurial management, telecommunications and engineering. He moved to Portland only six weeks ago, but already sees major opportunities for Oregon clean-technology companies.
With global financial markets languishing in the doldrums, "green financing" is emerging as a key lever to stimulate a sustainable global economy. Record-high oil prices and the increased desire by the public and government to stop global warming are sparking big investments in innovative projects. High fossil-fuel prices and fear about long-term supplies and geopolitical risks are fueling interest in new, renewable forms of energy like never before. Also big factors are policymakers' and citizens' growing desire to tackle global warming, and banks and companies' acceptance of the business case for green investment. Focusing on venture capital in North America, Europe, China and India alone, a report from San Francisco-based market-research firm Cleantech Group shows venture investors p...
...Wind-power technology attracted 43% of new investment, solar 24%, biofue...
The deadline to apply for the 2011 Rocky Mountain Cleantech Open is May 24. The Rocky Mountain region includes Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The event was created to find, fund and foster the most promising clean-technology companies. The winner of the regional event will compete nationally.
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Irvine Chamber of Commerce in partnership with 365 Consultant Inc. is hosting the Cleantech India seminar on October 27th - 28th. The two-day long seminar is designed to raise awareness about India's open business environment for innovation and commercialization, encourage business partnerships with Indian companies, and for expansion into the Indian market by US clean technology companies. The goal of the event is to identify the "Cleantech" business opportunities for Indian companies to acquire new US customers in California which share India's objective and vision for a clean technology based economy. India's economy is expected to surpass China's growth over the next decade, and will spend an estimated $1 trillion over the next 5 yea...
Most clean energy solutions are not yet cost competitive with traditional energy sources that emit unwanted carbon," says [Alan Kelley]. "We need legislation like this to move clean energy technologies forward now. We may not have the luxury of waiting until clean technologies can compete without legislative assistance. Local clean technology companies expect the state's new global warming legislation to become a growth engine for their niche industry, increasing investments and driving up demand for solar power and cutting-edge services like carbon dioxide capture. Clean tech, which includes renewable energy generation and methods of creating energy efficiency, refers to a broad range of products and services that optimize the use of natural resources, employ new and innovative tech...
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- WaterHealth International, a leader in providing sustainable decentralized access to clean, safe water to underserved communities around the world, today announced it has been named in the prestigious 2010 Global Cleantech 100, produced by the Cleantech Group. The list is produced as part of the Global Cleantech 100 program, run in collaboration with the Guardian News and Media and sponsored by Autodesk. The Global Cleantech 100 highlights the most promising private clean technology companies from across the world; companies that are most likely to make significant market impact over the next five to 10 years, in the eyes of the world's cleantech experts. We are pleased that the Cleantech Group recognizes the significant potential impact of Water...
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