Israel-based startup SolarEdge recently raised $126 million in its IPO, with it arguably being the most high-profile cleantech IPO of the year so far*. Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank were the lead managers on the offering and there were three co-managers. There were seven venture capital supporters as well. MJ Shiao, … [continued]
There comes a time in every guy’s life when he realises that he is just as stereotypical as every other male in the world. I had to come to the terms that, despite many differences, when it comes to big toys, I am just like every other guy in the … [continued]
Navigant Research has published its 20th edition of the annual World Wind Energy Market Update report, and it shows that worldwide wind power installations grew by 42% in 2014. The report, which covers developments in the wind energy sector throughout 2014, also highlights the importance of China, Germany, and the United … [continued]
Over the past 15 years, many organizations have offered national and global predictions about the future of renewable energy. We’ve seen renewable forecasts from all of these groups: International Energy Agency, Global Energy Assessment Scenario Database, US Energy Information Administration, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, ExxonMobil, and Many others. All have … [continued]
On Friday, CleanTechnica brought you news of an exciting commitment to sustainability by big-city mayors in the European Union. Also news last week: Latin American mayors racked up wins for joining the international Compact of Mayors, the world’s largest cooperative city effort to date to implement meaningful, sustainable local actions … [continued]
Following close on the announcement of its intent to release 10 new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models by the year 2017, Mercedes-Benz just unveiled its first production plug-in hybrid electric SUV, the GLE550 e 4MATIC. The fast announcement of the high-performance plug-in model does seem to show that the company … [continued]
By José Cordeiro All the armies in the world are not as powerful as an idea whose time has come. —Victor Hugo, 1854 If you find a prediction reasonable, than it is probably wrong, because the future is not reasonable; it is fantastic! —Arthur C. Clarke, 1964 Thirty years from now there … [continued]
It’s been approximately one week since I shared a poll on Nissan’s electric vehicle future. The simple question I asked was, “What Should Nissan’s Next Electric Move Be?” Here are the results: So, the overwhelming response was in support of simply a longer-range Nissan LEAF. Though an electric version of the Nissan … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath The CEO of Chinese solar giant Yingli Green Energy has told analysts that China’s solar target of 100GW installed by 2020 could be viewed as a minimum, due to the number of factors currently driving demand in the developing country. The comments were … [continued]
Some more clean electricity news and views for your enjoyment: Solar Power California Sets Solar Power Record New Solar Freedom Partnership For South Carolina Energy Freedom Act Pending In North Carolina Rooftop Solar On Historic Homes Is Possible Bosch Building DC Microgrid at Honda Plant in California UN Boosts Local Solar … [continued]
