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Cleantech Group does original reporting on daily technology and business developments. Our coverage focuses on the most important breaking stories worldwide and what they mean for professionals in the clean technology sector.
A cleantech game changer for UK boilers?
November 16, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
University of Warwick spinout says its absorption system offers energy efficiencies for homes and vehicles, and has attracted interest from Fiat.
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BASF's biodegradable plastic: from paper cups to packaging
November 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
The German company says its new products made of renewable raw materials are expected to be introduced to the market in the first quarter of 2010.
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IBM’s water tech threefold effect
November 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
The company inks a $14.5M deal in Sydney, as its software aims to improve water availability in Japan, and manage resources and services in Texas.
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New algae research promises steady streams of hydrogen
November 12, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
University of Tennessee study isolates the inner machinery of photosynthesis in order to create large amounts of fuel using less energy and time.
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Flurry of small solar deals tops busy week
November 12, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Energy efficiency also a major winner with $124M in new venture backing. Details of this, plus we spot 36 deals in the past seven days.
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Bulgaria set for 10x growth in wind power by 2020
November 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
European Wind Energy Association predicts that more than 3 GW of wind will help meet nearly 14 percent of the country's electricity demand.
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Tesla Motors using Dana's battery cooling tech in the Roadster
November 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Ohio-based parts supplier says its technology helps to keep lithium-ion batteries cool and extend their lifespan in hybrid and electric vehicles.
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Diversified Energy prepares gasification tech for fabrication
November 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Arizona-based company puts its algae business on the back burner as it concentrates on its gasifier and biofuels research.
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Veolia, NanoH20 partner on membrane technology
November 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Five-year collaboration is expected to test California startup’s energy efficient nanocomposite membranes in seawater.
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Waiting for the cleantech tide to turn in shipping
Despite that it accounts for 3 percent of global emissions, shipping has largely been exempt from emission reductions requirements to date.
The lack of interest in reducing emissions from shipping has also been expressed in the venture capital community. Germany-based SkySails – a maker of towing kite propulsion systems for today’s modern maritime shipping industry – received $10.3 million of venture capital funding way back in 2006. California's KiteShip, pursuing a similar idea, won an award at the California Cleantech Open, also in 2006. Since then SkySails, in particular, has been making gradual commercial progress.
Southern Power starts on 100 MW Texas biomass plant
November 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
New facility is expected to require 1 million tons of fuel a year, with forest residue sourced from a 75-mile radius around the project site.
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The "best" technology does not always win
M.R. Ragaswami, founder of the Corporate Eco Forum, has an intriguing new blog post titled New vs. Now: Grasping the Real Green Opportunity. He argues there is a significant market opportunity for solutions that retrofit existing buildings, vehicles, and equipment vs. requiring a replacement path:
China's Duoyuan Global Water releases 3Q09 results, shares down
November 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Piper Jaffray maintains ‘overweight’ rating as the water treatment company posts stronger than expected top- and bottom-line results.
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India, Australia collaborate on water resource management
November 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Five-year MOU is to include cooperation on surface and ground water policies and technologies as well as climate change impacts on water resources.
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Deep sea aquaculture startup prepares for harvest
November 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Open Blue Sea Farms is one of five new companies the
Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money.
Details in the Pitch o’ the week.
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Palm-oil genome research to increase yields?
November 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Orion Genomic and Malaysian group study two species of the next-gen biofuel feedstock to find ways of increasing production and protecting from disease.
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Air Products inks supply deal with ExxonMobil in Rotterdam
November 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
New hydrogen plant is expected to offer energy efficiencies and emissions reductions, becoming operational in the second half of 2011.
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U.S. Army tests Quantum's new hybrid-diesel vehicles in special ops
November 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Drivetrain technology in silent vehicle could reduce fuel consumption by 25 percent during quick-paced recon and surveillance missions.
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Suntech starts on first 10 MW of Jiangsu solar project
November 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
PV module maker takes on initial project under strategic agreement with China Huadian New Energy Development.
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Energy Recovery launches new desal tech at IDA World Congress
November 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Quadribaric technology is expected to offer lower operating pressures and higher efficiencies for large desal plant.
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