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Barron Partners Launches Soltas Energy

New York-based private-equity firm Barron Partners LP launched Soltas Energy. Soltas Energy consolidates Barron Partners’ existing regional solar EPC/Project developers, creates a national vehicle for financing solar projects, and allows Barron Partners to take ownership positions in prominent regional solar project development and installation companies. By installing solar power generation stations and providing cost-effective, clean electricity directly to commercial customers,... Read More

Siemens To Invest More Than €250M In India

As it profits from ongoing growth in the emerging nations, Siemens is seeking to significantly expand its investment in India. Experts forecast that the Indian economy, for example, will grow seven percent in 2010 and eight percent the following year. Over the next three fiscal years through 2012, Siemens intends to invest more than €250 million in the country, thereby doubling its current annual investments. A major part of this will be invested in renewable energy and value-priced... Read More