Cyrium Technologies, a developer of high efficiency multi-junction solar cells for concentrator photovoltaic systems, announced today that the firm has closed a Series B round of funding for a total of $15 million. Cyrium is a developer of innovative solutions in the solar renewable energy field. Cyrium’s solar cell technology significantly improves power generation while […]
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Arisdyne Systems Inc., an alternative fuel, cavitation technology and equipment company headquartered in Cleveland, recently raised $5.3 million in new equity financing to facilitate research on biofuel production methods. The company is now well positioned to expand research in biofuels by exploring related technologies as well as processing non-food feedstocks. Additionally, more resources can now […]
Sulfercell GmbH raised 84 million Euros ($132 million). Sulfurcell uses a somewhat less publicized formulation for thin film solar cells, copper indium sulfide (CIS) (hence the name Sulfurcell). Sulfurcell will use the proceeds to expand its production capacity in Germany.
Eka Systems Inc., which makes wireless sensor products for “smart” metering for gas, water, and electric utilities has raised an $18.5 million B round. Eka says its products are widely used in both North and South America and in Asia. Eka says its products reliably network electricity, water and gas meters and control devices into […]
Intelligent Energy Ltd completes $13.6 Mn funding. The fund will be used to provide for Intelligent Energy’s growth plans as it moves towards commercialization of its clean and efficient hydrogen fuel cell technology in applications across a broad range of global target markets. Intelligent Energy has delivered a series of landmark fuel cell power systems […]
SunRun Inc., the nation’s first residential solar electricity provider, announced today it has raised $12 million in a financing. SunRun is the nation’s first residential solar electricity provider. Pioneering “solar as a service,” SunRun offers the only low-cost, zero-hassle way for homeowners to go solar and is also the only company that lets homeowners lock […]
TranSiC AB, a Kista, Switzerland-based maker of power bipolar junction transistors in silicon carbide, has raised around $4 million in second-round funding. “Compact power electronic systems require power devices with low power losses and high temperature capability. TranSiC develops bipolar junction transistors (BJT) in silicon carbide (SiC) for near future compact power electronic systems. Silicon […]
SpectraWatt Inc., a maker of PV cells for solar manufacturers, has been formed as an independent spinout from Intel Corp. It also has received $50 million in funding commitments. SpectraWatt will manufacture and supply photovoltaic cells to solar module makers. In addition to focusing on advanced solar cell technologies, SpectraWatt will concentrate development efforts on […]
Alameda renewable energy firm Aurora Biofuels Inc. raised $20 million in a second round of venture financing. Interest in algae, which is oily and grows very fast, as a biofuel feedstock is increasing, in part because microalgae are thought to produce more bio-oil per acre than traditional biofuel feedstocks such as corn and soybeans, and […]
FTL Solar, a developer of lightweight, flexible tensile structures embedded with thin-film solar cells providing military and commercial enterprises with economical, scalable and portable sources of electrical power and shelter, announced today that the Company had closed a successful first round of funding, as Phase I of the Company’s $50 million capital acquisition initiative. “FTL […]
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