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"The blackout that hit New York and the Northeast five years ago was a wake-up call that it was time to change course and fast. The good news is that investment in transmission lines is up."

— New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, calling for more renewable power at a Las Vegas event (full story »)

Editorials

Richard MacKellar

Cleantech: Where to invest and why

While investors must cope with a hazy crystal ball, there are value curves to use as guides when building technology companies, says Chrysalix.

Thomas E. Cain

Finding new frontiers in energy investing

Tom Cain of SAIL Venture Partners, one of the first energy VCs, reflects on his firm's investment criteria and portfolio companies.

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News Briefs

August 21, 2008
Suniva signs $480 million deal with India's Titan Energy
August 21, 2008
Masdar starts work on German PV factory
August 21, 2008
Steam power gets funding in Australia
August 20, 2008
New catalyst converts hydrogen from biofuels
August 20, 2008
Ford puts soy in its seats

Funds flow to smart grids, carbon capture

August 21, 2008 - Exclusive - Trilliant and EnOcean pull in funding for energy metering, Blue Source forms a carbon capture venture, and we spot 20 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

NYC puts out call for renewable power

August 20, 2008 - Exclusive - The Big Apple is looking for offshore wind, as well as bridge- and building-mounted turbines, and tidal, solar, geothermal, and landfill gas projects. Full Story »

China’s water prices ticking up

August 19, 2008 - Exclusive - Water experts say recent market reaction to central government's move to raise prices reveals opportunities ahead. Full Story »

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Australian intelligent grid project lacks umph

Upcoming events

23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Valencia, Spain(11 days from now)
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BiomassWorld 2008 in Beijing(33 days from now)
West Coast Green in San Jose, CA(35 days from now)

Partnering for success: strategies for growing your cleantech business through partnerships

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2Q08 cleantech investment trends briefing

Second quarter highlights in cleantech venture investments, analysis of trends behind the latest investment data and highlights of key technology developments for the quarter.

The latest from the Cleantech Avenger!

Can't we all just get along?

June 16, 2008 - Exclusive - Cleantech has seemingly become a cutthroat business, with lawsuits, layoffs and protests dotting the landscape.Full Story »

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Startups get big help from Big Blue

August 11, 2008 - Exclusive - Drew Clark of IBM's Venture Capital Group talks about smart grids, cleantech in China, and keeping out of the investment game. Full Story »

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