Marquiss Wind Power acquires Cirrus Technologies
Folsom, Calif.-based Marquiss Wind Power, a manufacturer of roof-top wind turbines, has scooped up Carson City, Nev.-based Cirrus Technologies, a player in the small wind sector. The holder of 7 patents, Cirrus is testing its turbine technology for a major utility.
Founded in 2006, Marquiss Wind… Continue Reading
Iberdrola commits $8B investment to U.S. cleantech sector
Spanish utility and renewable heavyweight Iberdrola has revealed that it will invest a hefty $8 billion in the American cleantech sector over the next 3 years. Though it plans on focusing most of its investment activities in the U.S.’s burgeoning wind sector, it also hopes… Continue Reading
Marquiss Wind Power raises $1.3M for roof-top turbines
Most wind turbine manufacturers stick with giant, commercial-scale turbines, but Marquiss Wind Power is trying to popularize a roof-top turbine suitable for use by ordinary businesses.
The company’s “ducted” wind turbine looks a bit like a 19 foot tall box fan. Despite its clunky appearance, it’s… Continue Reading
Velocity Venture Capital closes $15M Sacramento-area fund
The $15 million fund, aimed at seed and early-stage investments near Sacramento, Calif., about a two hour drive from Silicon Valley, will be Velocity Venture Capital’s second. The firm says it typically makes placements ranging from $100,000 to $3.5 million.
Investments from Velocity’s first find include… Continue Reading