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The greentech industry faces numerous inhibitors to growth — financial and otherwise — as we head towards 2011.

The greentech industry’s 2010 showing wasn’t so bad, especially for a year that saw the world recovering from a once-in-a-generation economic meltdown. But despite this, venture capitalists won't be investing in the sector like they used to, solar startups won't see a great growth year in 2011 and a real home energy management market doesn't really exist yet, despite the numerous companies and technologies blossoming in the space. Here are some predictions about what not to expect in next year's greentech market.