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Back on track? Cleantech VC deals continue global growth

September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Cleantech sees second straight period of recovery in third quarter, as it takes biotech's crown as the dominant category for venture capital investment. Full Story »

Next round of DOE loan guarantee companies look to follow Solyndra

September 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee adviser Steve Spinner cautions that government-funded loans need to be repaid. Full Story »

Rogers calls private sector key to scaling cleantech

September 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - While DOE Senior Adviser Matt Rogers told the Cleantech Forum that stimulus funding only 'provides a down payment,' his office is gearing up for new funding announcements every 10 days. Full Story »

Solyndra raises $198M, breaks ground on 500 MW plant

September 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - $198M equity round led by Argonaut Private Equity and $535M Treasury Department loan clear the path for Solyndra's second manufacturing facility for cylindrical solar modules. Full Story »

Solyndra scores $238M deal with German solar integrator

July 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. Department of Energy says Fremont, Calif.-based solar maker is close to raising the money it needs to qualify for $535 million in loan guarantees. Full Story »

CMEA Capital's on the prowl for cleantech investments

June 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Renewable fuels and chemicals as well as algae are some of the promising areas San Francisco, Calif.-based CMEA Capital is looking to make investments, says its founder Tom Baruch. Full Story »

Who is next for $17B in DOE auto loans?

June 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chrysler and General Motors may not be out of the running, as the U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide additional loan guarantees for advanced vehicle technologies. Full Story »

$1.8B backlog for Solyndra with new German deal

May 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Solar cylinder maker signs $115 million, four-year supply deal with German solar integrator EBITSCHenergietechnik. Full Story »

Solyndra nabs $535M DOE loan guarantee for 500 MW factory

March 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - The first such loan from the U.S. Department of Energy is expected to help build a $733 million factory for cylindrical solar cells in California. Full Story »

Record 2008 for cleantech with $8.4B in investments

January 6, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Yet a slowed fourth quarter in 2008 is translating into investor caution in 2009 and a change in strategy for some. Full Story »
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