Cleantech venture investing jumped in Q2 - Charlotte Business Journal:

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Global cleantech investments totallefd $1.2 billion across 94 companies, a 12 percent increase over thefirsg quarter. The increase was driven by interest inalternativ vehicles, which grabbed $236 million, and advanced batteries, whichg received $165 million. Mass., lithium ion battery maker landexa $100 million investmenf round led by Co. in April. The report’s authors say cleantecb companies will continue to be buttressede by investments by the federal government and electri power companies to complement venturwecapital investment.
“New investment tax credits are playing a majo role in making newsolar thermal, solar PV, and wind project s more economically viable for utilities, which are bringing their access to capital to the said Scott Smith, United States leader of Deloitte’s cleantecnh practice, in a statement.