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New solar deals blur financing lines

San Mateo, Calif.-based Tioga Energy this morning revealed the close of a $20 million Series B round to finance solar power-purchase agreements for commercial, government and not-for-profit agencies.

The deal was notable not just because of its size, but because it was essentially project financing provided by venture capital investors. Other PPA providers that have used similar financing methods include Mill Valley, Calif.-based Solar Power Partners and San Francisco's Recurrent Energy (see Solar financier SPP nets $100M, aims for more).

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 »

SunRun secures $18M Series B for residential solar

July 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Lower module prices are reducing expenses for California startup, while the recession is prompting more consumers to examine their monthly spend on electricity. Full Story »

C-levels falling

March 16, 2009 - by the Cleantech Avenger - It's a topsy-turvy clean technology world, and the Avenger continues to work overtime to root out the rapscallions. Time and a half applies. Full Story »

SunRun nabs $105M to ramp solar PPAs

November 20, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Investment by U.S. Bancorp could fund 2,000 residential installations in the U.S. Full Story »

Solar financier SPP nets $100M, aims for more

September 29, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Solar Power Partners raises new round to expand power-purchase agreement model for solar systems. Full Story »

Sun worshipers lead the week

June 26, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Solar firms SunRun, SolFocus and Sinosol all make headlines, along with six other deals we spotted over the past week. Full Story »
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