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Transphorm closes $25 Million in Series D funding

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a private investment fund managed by Soros Fund Management LLC, and existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Google Ventures, Foundation Capital and Lux Capital. Inefficient electric power conversion results in lost energy that costs the United States economy $40 billion a year and is equivalent to the output of 300 coal plants.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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It is not how can we get low cost capital to take more risk. It is how do we lower the risk so low cost capital can participate. Neil Auerbach of Hudson Capital points out “ Every 100 bps increase in cost of debt = $2-$5 MWh cost of renewable energy. What does normal operation look like?

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Even if you charge your EV with electricity made from coal fired generators you reduce your car’s pollution by half. Many EV groups online for more info or google EV clubs or EV racing and follow the website’s links. Read more in this blog post: [link] — Gregory Hancock 5. If you charge with solar, is way less.

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