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
Healthcare IT VC Funding Strong with $194 Million in the Third Quarter
Venture Capital (VC) funding in HIT continued to be strong with $194 million going into 37 deals in Q3 2012. The strong uptrend that started
Solar VC Funding Drops Below $100 Million in Q3 2012
Venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector in Q3 2012 was down to its lowest levels since 2008, totaling just $72 million in 14
Global Solar PV Installations in 2012 to Grow Despite Strong Headwinds
Solar demand continues to defy odds so far in 2012, which may result in another year of growth contrary to pessimistic views early in the