AUSTIN, TX — (Marketwired) — 10/08/13 — , llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report today on third quarter funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the solar sector.Global (VC) funding in Q3 2013 totaled $207 million (M), up slightly from the $189M raised in Q2 2013. VC funding was distributed across technology groups this quarter with receiving the most, $57M. Solar VC Funding Chart:Total corporate funding in the solar sector, in