5 Top Cleantech Interviews of 2016

2016 is shaping up to be a busy year for the cleantech sector. Incidentally, it was also a busy time for us here, at the Investing News Network. We interviewed thought leaders and CEOs to get the inside scoop on the future of the cleantech market, offering investors key insights into the market. Here’s a look back at 5 of our top interviews from the year so far.

1. Natcore CEO Chuck Provini Talks Solar Energy

The US is the world leader in solar energy investment. Globally, the solar photovoltaic pipeline currently exceeds 200 gigawatts (GW), and the greatest growth in the pipeline is concentrated in the US — it saw 16 GW worth of new projects enter the pipeline in the last year alone. We spoke with Natcore Technology (TSXV:NXT) CEO Chuck Provini to hear his thoughts on the solar energy market, and why investors should consider investing. Click here to read the full interview.

2. SolarWindow President and CEO John Conklin What’s Next for Solar Energy

As indicated, the solar energy market is heating up, and innovative companies in the cleantech sector are taking note of its potential. One of those is SolarWindow Technologies (OTCMKTS:WNDW), a developer of electricity-generating window coatings. In an interview with the Investing News Network, SolarWindow President and CEO John Conklin explained his company’s unique value proposition and shared his thoughts on the solar energy market as a whole. Cleantech investors should take note, as Conklin has a very positive outlook on the market. To learn more, read the full article here.

3. Solar Action Alliance’s Jessica Reynolds on the Top Cleantech Companies to Invest In

As Provini and Conklin made clear, investors are seeing a sunny future in solar energy. However, sometimes it’s good to look beyond CEOs to see how the rest of the world is adapting to cleantech. That’s why we turned to Jessica Reynolds of the Solar Action Alliance. In our interview, Reynolds touched on why people are switching to solar energy, how government policy is supporting the industry and which companies to watch in this developing space. Without further ado, click here to see what she had to say.

4. Cleantech Industry Competition: How the US Solar Energy Market is Dealing with China

In another interview with the Investing News Network, Reynolds educated us about cleantech competition across the globe. Solar energy is on the rise all over the world. According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), some European countries — particularly Germany and Italy — have been implementing PV development at a large scale. Even so, it’s North America and China, not Europe, that are leading the way in terms of solar energy. Since 2013, China has led the global PV market, with Japan and the US coming in second and third. Here, Reynolds takes us through the future of solar energy for both major competitors.

5. 2016 to Bring Big Changes for Cleantech Investors?

Last but not least, here’s an interview that we conducted with industry insider Jonathan Keim, of the DreamTeamNetwork. Our conversation actually took place right at the close of 2015, when we discussed what’s next for cleantech on a quarterly and annual basis. It’s interesting to look back, to see which predictions came true and which are still in development. Notably, Keim diverged from this emphasis on solar energy to suggest that electric vehicles may be the next big market in cleantech. Investors, keep your eyes peeled, this prediction might come true to become one of the biggest trends of Q2 2016. To read the full interview, click here.
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This article was originally published on Technology Investing News on March 31, 2016 and was updated on July 26, 2016.
Securities Disclosure: I, Morag McGreevey, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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