Solar Downstream Companies Receive Majority of $189 Million VC Funds in Q2 2013
Solar venture capital (VC) investments increased to $189 million in 19 deals in Q2 2013 compared to $126 million in 26 deals in the previous
Global Solar Forecast – Growth Story Overshadowed by Trade Wars
Amid all the bad news, bankruptcies and trade cases, global solar installations in 2012 totaled about 31 GW, a 13 percent year-over-year growth in a
VC Funds for Smart Grid Remain Flat in Q1 2013 with $62 Million
Smart grid venture capital (VC) funding in Q1 2013, totaled $62 million in nine deals. The quarter’s funding was nearly identical to the first quarter
Torrid Pace Continues for Healthcare IT Funding in Q1 2013
Venture capital (VC) funding in the HIT sector continued to gain momentum in another record quarter with $493 million raised. There were 104 funding deals
Slump Continues for Solar VC Investments in Q1 2013 with $126 Million
The slump in global venture capital (VC) investments, which started in Q3 2012, continued, dipping to $126 million in 26 deals in Q1 2013 compared
Global Solar Forecast – Looking at Another Year of Steady Growth
Despite all the struggles experienced by the industry over the past few years, global solar installations still managed to grow, mainly due to Germany defying
What Is Inside Your LCOE Assumptions? (Updated)
Investors in the PV solar industry have worked to properly understand and price their solar projects, and thus determine the return on their investments. The
After Slow Start, VC Funding for Smart Grid Totals $434 Million in 2012
After a slow start, venture capital (VC) funding in the smart grid sector came in at $434 million in 40 deals, compared to $377 million
Spectacular Year for Healthcare IT with $1.2 Billion in VC Funding
Venture Capital (VC) funding totaled nearly $1.2 billion in 163 deals in 2012 compared to $480 million in 49 deals in 2011 and $211 million
VC Funding in Solar Sector Down 50 Percent in 2012
Venture capital (VC) investments plunged nearly 50 percent to $992 million in 103 deals in 2012 compared to $1.9 billion raised in 108 deals the
Global Solar Consensus Forecast – Strong Finish Expected Thanks to Germany, Again
This year (2012) has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general. The year was consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures
Smart Grid VC Funding Shows Signs of Life with $238 Million in Third Quarter
Smart grid venture capital (VC) funding showed some signs of life in Q3 2012 with $238 million in 12 deals. The rise in funding was