Solyndra

Republicans can be friendly to solar energy -- just don't use the terms "recovery act" or "stimulus package" when lobbying them for government subsidies. That was the message from GOP political adviser Mary Matalin at the largest solar conference in the country on Thursday.

Next spring, the First Family will begin to receive solar electricity and solar-heated water from a new solar system that will be installed on the roof of the White House as part of the Obama administration's effort to showcase American solar technology.

Oregon is the latest state to notch a big win in the effort to attract green jobs: Silicon Valley solar company Solexant has announced plans to build a large factory to produce thin-film solar panels near Portland. Oregon gets jobs; Solexant gets a $25 million loan and $18.75 million in tax credits.

With Thursday's successful IPO of A123 Systems (AONE) -- this lithium battery maker for electric cars saw its stock rise 50.4 percent on its first day of trading -- many clean-tech companies are now considering public offerings. Evidently, it does not take a profit to justify an IPO because A123 is...

After several weeks of preparation, some federal agencies have begun to dribble out ARRA stimulus money to projects near and far. A sample of the handouts just announced: $535 million loan guarantee from DOE to Solyndra, Inc. to build and market cylindrical solar panels in California. Solyndra...