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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.

Bluewater Bio to upgrade sewage treatment in S. Africa

October 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Exclusive partnership with Headstream Water Holdings marks the British company's first entry to the African market. Full Story »

Bright Automotive scores military contract

October 26, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - U.S. Army plans to use the Indiana-based firm's plug-in hybrid vehicles in non-combat situations. Full Story »

Opsun looks to grow in N. America with China Sunergy

October 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Canadian firm looks to improve its concentrated photovoltaic systems as its partner, a Nanjing based solar cell maker, wins an injunction extension. Full Story »

Indian carmaker Reva to manufacture in NY

October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Bangalore-based EV maker to produce more than 20,000 cars a year at new facility, employing 100 people. Full Story »

Israeli engineer’s biofilter offers Australian urban water potential

October 23, 2009 - Best of the web - New technology that breaks down pollution in runoff water has applications for irrigation, household uses and even drinking. Full Story »

MEMC to develop solar plants with $200M SunEdison acquisition

October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon wafer maker posts $64.6M third quarter loss as it plans to pay SunEdison security holders in cash and stock options. Full Story »

China’s ENN, Duke Energy to build U.S. solar projects

October 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - New joint development agreement intends to focus on utility-scale solar farms and commercial distributed generation plants. Full Story »

Three solar firms picked for Andhra Pradesh development

October 22, 2009 - Best of the web - AES, Lanco and Sunborne are the first to be selected for 5,000 of 20,000 acres deemed suitable for solar power.   Full Story »

China Clean Energy finishes new biodiesel plant

October 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Facility designed to produce 100,000 tons of biodiesel per year is expected to contribute to the Fuqing City-based company’s economic growth in 2010. Full Story »

Second time’s a charm for STR Holdings’ IPO?

October 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Connecticut-based solar encapsulant manufacturer looks to break U.S. solar IPO dry spell, plus we spot 15 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

October 22, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Siemens acquires Israeli solar thermal company Solel Solar Systems for $418 million, while Robeco looks set to launch its third cleantech fund-of-funds.

Skyline taps auto supplier for solar racks

October 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - A Michigan factory run by a subsidiary of Magna International is already delivering the components for concentrating photovoltaic solar systems. Full Story »

Linde tapped for Bosch Solar manufacturing site in Germany

October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - German industrial conglomerate's solar division plans to use established Erfurt-area gas supplier at its expanding crystalline silicon solar cell production site. Full Story »

Clenergen to launch new biomass power plants in India

October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - First 1.5 MW plant is back on because of a power purchase agreement with PTC India offering a higher tariff rate. Full Story »

38 MW farm to boost EDF’s wind energy presence in Europe

October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - French power producer said the new wind facility in Greece is expected to include 19 turbines from Vestas Wind Systems. Full Story »

Verenium looks for cellulosic ethanol potential from pulp, paper

October 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Next-gen biofuels maker begins testing that could lead to new relationships with U.S. pulp and paper developers as it talks with BP to renew a partnership. Full Story »

Maxwell upgrades stamp-sized ultracapacitor

October 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Newest model from Maxwell Technologies could offer backup power for 10 years in enterprise storage and smart meters. Full Story »

Chinese firm's newly patented tech offers energy savings

October 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Engineering company NF Energy secures two patents for tech offering inlet valve efficiencies at hydropower plants and preventing internal leakage, which can lead to energy reductions. Full Story »

Solarfun scores 5 MW PV project for German developer

October 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Chinese solar cell maker said its rooftop modules are expected to be completed and connected to the grid in December. Full Story »

Trinity College Dublin looks to bring cleantech innovation to market

October 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Commercialization partners and investment are now needed for new technologies, which have been government supported by Enterprise Ireland. Full Story »

Fake news conference highlights climate-change disconnect

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has vocally opposed the climate-change legislation that's now making its way through Congress.

The continued denial recently prompted Apple, Exelon, and PG&E to jump ship from the business lobby that claims to represent more than 3 million companies. But for a few minutes yesterday, it appeared that the chamber had given into pressure and reversed its opinion.

Origo Sino-India to merge with UK cleantech PE firm

October 20, 2009 - Best of the web - The combined entity is expected to have a $60.7 million market cap with a focus on investments in China. Full Story »

Saudi Arabia mega-power, desal plant to open for bidding

October 19, 2009 - Best of the web - $6B Ras Azzour project looks to cut costs by 20 to 25 percent due to cheaper materials and a changed project plan. Full Story »

Slovenian company to launch marine algae additive globally

October 19, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - EKO GEA is one of 15 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Israel’s Sunday Energy, Ormat team on $195M solar agreement

October 19, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Joint venture includes selling power from the 36 MW PV systems to Israel Electric under 20-year power purchase agreements. Full Story »
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