Alternative energy has been one of the biggest bright spots in the venture industry for 2008 after breaking the $1 billion investment mark in the third quarter, while investments are down across many other sectors. Will it continue in 2009?
Signs certainly show alternative energy will continue to shine despite the economic outlook. Along with the new administration's plan to invest billions in renewable energy, there's growing consumer interest to adopt more efficient technologies. But where will the best bets be for investors and start-ups? Will solar continue to be hot? Or will other areas like energy storage, smart grid technology, wind power, or possible batteries for automobiles and portable devices lead the way?
To get a view of the innovations and opportunities that will emerge in 2009 and beyond, Dow Jones VentureWire is putting together an impressive group of speakers, including individuals from some of the major untilities, oil companies and corporations, CEOs from 70 of the most promising alternative energy start-ups and, of course, some of the leading investors in the sector. Attend this year's Alternative Energy Innovations conference, where topics will include:
- Where investors and corporations see opportunity in alternative energy amid the economic downturn
- In-depth looks at key markets, including wind power, batteries, energy storage and efficiency
- Where the best bets are for exit opportunities in alternative energy