CMEA Ventures

The solar system maker continues to release details about its $1.2 billion contractual backlog.

It's tortured times in clean tech as tight credit, a strengthening dollar, and a decline in oil prices bring pain to the industry's startups and heavyweights alike.

New fund, yet to be formally announced, will focus on growth-stage clean tech startups in need of capital for commercial plants, CMEA Managing Director Jim Watson tells Red Herring.

The thin-film photovoltaic maker enters into long-term contract with GeckoLogic.

Highlights maturing industry

Luminus grabs $72 million to expand into the general commercial and consumer markets.