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ES-Select: Match.com for Renewable Developers and Energy Storage

ES-Select: Match.com for Renewable Developers and Energy Storage

Herman K. Trabish: May 22, 2012

For any renewable, DOE’s tool puts the perfect storage technology just a click away.

Update: Solexel, Stealthy Solar Startup, Adds SunPower to KPCB VC Syndicate

Update: Solexel, Stealthy Solar Startup, Adds SunPower to KPCB VC Syndicate

Eric Wesoff: May 22, 2012

Solexel falls in the very-thin-silicon, kerfless-wafer school along with Twin Creeks, AstroWatt, SiGen, Crystal Solar and 1366.

German Solar Deathwatch: Inventux Joins the List of German Solar Insolvencies

German Solar Deathwatch: Inventux Joins the List of German Solar Insolvencies

Eric Wesoff: May 22, 2012

Inventux (a-Si) joins Germany’s Q-Cells, Soltecture, Odersun, Solar Millennium, Sovello, and Solon in the group of extremely troubled or shuttered German PV manufacturing firms.

One-Third of US Homes Have a Smart Meter

One-Third of US Homes Have a Smart Meter

Katherine Tweed: May 22, 2012

Can the first 36 million meters prove they’re worth the cost?

AlertMe Rolls Out Home Energy Analytics, Advice in the U.K.

AlertMe Rolls Out Home Energy Analytics, Advice in the U.K.

Jeff St. John: May 22, 2012

The home automation startup deepens its energy analytics chops with long-time partner and investor British Gas.

A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

A New Smart Grid Powerhouse: Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

Jeff St. John: May 21, 2012

A new co-equal for the Four Horsemen of the smart grid. They’re also into smart buildings.

A123’s $50M Debt Desperation Play

A123’s $50M Debt Desperation Play

Jeff St. John: May 20, 2012

The lithium-ion battery maker is forced to seek expensive debt as it struggles with recall, record losses.

GTM Podcast: New Angles on the SolarWorld China Module Trade Case

GTM Podcast: New Angles on the SolarWorld China Module Trade Case

Eric Wesoff: May 18, 2012

The first in a series of podcasts from Greentech Media.

Text of Commerce Dept. Ruling on China Solar Trade Tariffs

Text of Commerce Dept. Ruling on China Solar Trade Tariffs

Eric Wesoff: May 17, 2012

Severe penalties for anti-dumping levied against Chinese solar module makers in this preliminary finding

Solar Industry Reaction to the Anti-Dumping Decision

Solar Industry Reaction to the Anti-Dumping Decision

Eric Wesoff: May 17, 2012

Executives, experts, and analysts weigh in on the impact of the ruling.

Breaking News: Commerce Dept. Chinese Solar Panel Dumping Verdict Is Now In

Breaking News: Commerce Dept. Chinese Solar Panel Dumping Verdict Is Now In

Eric Wesoff: May 17, 2012

The verdict is in. And it’s not good for Chinese solar manufacturers.

Gen110, Energy “Concierge” to the Solar Household, Gets Funding From KP

Gen110, Energy “Concierge” to the Solar Household, Gets Funding From KP

Jeff St. John: May 17, 2012

The Kleiner Perkins-backed startup says its IP can pick out third-party-financed solar customers by economic need, not just green aspirations. SunPower is a new partner.

Clean Clothes and Dishes for a Fraction of the Energy

Clean Clothes and Dishes for a Fraction of the Energy

Katherine Tweed: May 16, 2012

DOE releases new appliance standards, with more on the way

Opower Adds Utility Customers, Tests Smart Thermostats

Opower Adds Utility Customers, Tests Smart Thermostats

Jeff St. John: May 16, 2012

The startup with more than 70 utility customers expands into Europe and pilots its smart thermostats with Honeywell.

WeatherBug Debuts Its Energy Management App

WeatherBug Debuts Its Energy Management App

Katherine Tweed: May 16, 2012

When temperatures soar, who better than a weather company to control your thermostat?