Cleantech spending up 14% in 2007
Fact recorded on: June 15, 2007. Categories: Venture capital.
Spending on the development of new energy and environmental technologies is projected to grow by 14% in 2007 to exceed $55 bln worldwide, with corporate and government spending up 10% and venture capital on track to double.
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