Double-Digit Growth in 3Q Clean Tech Investment Despite Economic, Political Headwinds

Clean tech investments rose 12% quarterly and 23% year-to-year in 3Q 2011, totaling $3.34 billion and 189 transactions. Slowing activity in major economies and the possibility of another breakdown in the global financial system hampered clean tech investment growth in 3Q, yet overall investment levels continued to exhibit strong growth, according to preliminary results of a Cleantech Group research report.Related posts:

1. 32% Increase in Global Clean Tech Investment in 2009
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3. Clean Tech: #1 in Worldwide Venture Capital Investments

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