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Energy efficiency rules week's cleantech roost

May 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Five startups secure $32 million for efficiency plays in manufacturing, lighting and solar. Details of this, plus we spot 40 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »

SolarEdge partners with BP as it emerges from stealth

May 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Israeli solar firm unveils distributed DC solar systems that reduce energy losses and cost, and that hold possibilities in batteries and other clean technologies. Full Story »

Sharp solar module takes cell phones to skinnier level

May 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Ultra-thin solar cells with semiconductor packaging have the capacity to generate a maximum power of 300 mW. Full Story »

SAIL-backed cleantech startups to secure $3B in government funds

May 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - VCs are changing their roles as the government becomes a big factor in determining which cleantech startups succeed, says Tom Cain, a partner at SAIL Venture Partners. Full Story »

Zenn CEO reveals details of EEStor's progress

May 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Canadian automaker plans to incorporate ultracapacitors into its highway-speed electric vehicles starting in 2010, Ian Clifford says. Full Story »

Zenn to increase stake in EEStor after test verifies ultracapacitor technology

May 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Third party testing supports EEStor's energy storage claims, triggering a final milestone payment before production. Full Story »

Daimler takes 10-percent stake in Tesla Motors

May 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Equity investment is expected to give the electric car startup access to the newest lithium ion pouch-cell battery being developed by the German automaker. Full Story »

Off-grid and out of touch

May 15, 2009 - by the Cleantech Avenger - The Avenger ends his strike against the electric and water companies to bring you this very special message. Now can you please send some technology that works? Full Story »

Extreme makeover: Solar edition?

May 14, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Developers of new inverters for solar projects lead the week with nearly $30 million in new funding. Details of this, and we spot 35 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Panasonic-backed ZettaCore scores $21M as it eyes nanotech for solar thermal

May 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - ‘Secret sauce’ behind the company’s ionic materials could offer heat storage in solar thermal plants. Full Story »
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