Solar VC Funding for 2011 Surpasses 2010 Levels
According to the preliminary numbers compiled by Mercom Capital Group, Venture Capital (VC) funding in the solar sector so far this year has surpassed 2010
Global Consensus Forecast – Finally Starting to Detect a Pulse in the Market
After a tumultuous first half, with huge price drops and uncertainty on just about everything, we are finally seeing some positive signs in terms of
German Installations See Strong Pickup in the 3rd Quarter
Third quarter solar installations in Germany amounted to 1.6 gigawatts (GW) according to Bundesnetzagentur. This brings the year to date installations in Germany to 3.35
Third Quarter 2011 Funding and M&A Activity for Smart Grid
Smart Grid venture capital (VC) funding in Q3 2011 came in at $97 million in 10 deals, compared to $104 million in 15 deals in
Solar Sector’s Third Quarter 2011 Funding and M&A Activity
Venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector was steady this quarter, coming in at $372 million, compared to $354 million in Q2 2011. Forty-two
Three Times the VC Funding for Healthcare IT in Third Quarter of 2011
Venture Capital (VC) funding in the healthcare IT sector in Q3 2011 more than tripled with $220 million in 18 deals compared to $66 million
Loans and Credit Agreements Involving Chinese Banks and Solar Companies Since Jan. 2010
Loans and credit facilities by state owned Chinese banks to Chinese solar companies announced in multiple transactions amounted to almost $41 billion since last year.
Global Consensus Forecast – Looking for a Stronger Second Half
The first half of 2011 has been less than stellar for the global photovoltaic (PV) markets, but there are some strong indicators that demand pick-up
Smart Grid’s Second Quarter 2011 Funding and M&A Activity
Smart Grid venture capital (VC) funding in Q2 2011 came in at $104 million in 15 deals, compared to $76 million in 13 deals in
Venture Capital Funds for Solar Drop in Q2 2011
Venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector dipped this quarter, coming in at $354 million, compared to $658 million in Q1 2011. Even with