Solar-powered Kindle cover means you never have to plug it in again
If you’ve ever wanted a Kindle that you never have to plug in, SolarFocus has the accessory for you with its solar-powered Kindle case.
Green tech has dominated the conversation around cars, but now it seems these eco-friendly trends are edging into mobile at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, where SolarFocus is debuting its Kindle case. Taiwan-based SolarFocus has other solar-panel products that have USB ports, but its Kindle case might be the most interesting, … Continue Reading
Khosla Ventures adds clean tech investor Andrew Chung as partner
Venture capital firm Khosla Ventures today announced the addition of veteran clean technology investor Andrew Chung as a partner.
Khosla Ventures is known for its investments in bio-refineries for energy and bioplastics, solar, battery and other environmentally friendly technologies as well as other areas of the technology sector.
Chung will focus on the Khosla’s clean tech and information technology investments, according to the firm.
Chung is one of six Khosla partners, which includes joining founder … Continue Reading
Nexant raises $43M for cleantech consulting
Nexant, a clean-energy consulting firm, has closed a $43 million round of funding, the company announced today. The round was led by Oak Investment Partners and Intel Capital with participation from TeleSoft and Beacon. The San Francisco-based startup raised the first $32 million of the round in July.
Nexant plans to use this latest funding for product growth and expansion. Founded in 2000, the company has completed projects for clients like electric utilities and grid … Continue Reading
Accelergy, advanced catalytic materials co., raises undisclosed round
Nexant, a clean-energy consulting firm, has closed a $43 million round of funding, the company announced today. The round was led by Oak Investment Partners and Intel Capital with participation from TeleSoft and Beacon. The San Francisco-based startup raised the first $32 million of the round in July.
Nexant plans to use this latest funding for product growth and expansion. Founded in 2000, the company has completed projects for clients like electric utilities and grid … Continue Reading
