Global Solar Investment Surged An Incredible 175% In 2014
Global solar investment more than doubled in 2014, with big corporate funders choosing reliable returns from renewables instead of volatile fossil fuels.
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5 Top Stories From The Indian Solar Market In 2014
2014 turned out to be quite a happening year in the Indian solar market. The announcements, which came in plenty, will go a long way in gearing up the market for a stable and promising future. The cumulative installations in India crossed the mark of 3000 MW a little over a month back. … [continued]
Top Solar Startups In 2013 VC Funding, Top Solar M&As, & Top Solar Projects
2013 saw less venture capital (VC) funding raised for solar startups than 2012. The 2013 total was $600 million across 97 deals, whereas the 2012 total was $992 million across 106 deals. While solar power is skyrocketing, VC funding has ironically fallen. However, a handful of top solar startups have … [continued]
Asia-Pacific Region To Account For Half Of Global PV 2014 Demand
It is that time of year again, when each and every market analysis company comes out of the woodwork to let us know just how the state of the coming year is to be, and the solar industry is not to be left out. IHS and Mercom Capital released their … [continued]
Wind Energy Investment, Financing Activity Surge Higher in 2011 Despite Economic Headwinds
It wasn’t smooth sailing by any means, but global wind energy investment, financing activity and installed capacity surged higher in 2011. Venture capital, company, project and M&A financing all rose with emerging markets a focal point, according to a Mercom Capital report.
