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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.
Small deals in wind, bioplastic, lighting lead the week
December 11, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Of 26 deals this week, nearly half are worth less than $20 million, while investors launch $5.36 billion in new funds.
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Rajasthan plans to spend $1.6B on wind, biomass
December 11, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Indian state's government signs deals with 14 companies to generate power from wind and biomass.
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Vu1 raises $5M for lighting tech
December 10, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Stealth technology company uses accelerated electrons to stimulate phosphor and create light within traditional bulbs.
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China Sunergy, Yingli announce supply deals amid sector turmoil
December 10, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Chinese solar cell makers affirm sales targets as solar stocks continue to take a beating.
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Israel opens largest solar plant with Chinese help
December 10, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Suntech and Solarit Doral build 50KW rooftop project as part of countries' cooperation in renewable energy.
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Bad news from Q-Cells spreads through solar supply chain
December 9, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
German solar cell maker lowers Q4 and 2009 forecasts, prompting the public markets to batter suppliers and customers in today's trading.
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Are government subsidies going to save recycling?
The value of materials recovered in the recycling process is plummeting alongside oil and other commodities.
Since favorable economics are credited with driving the recycling push of recent years (as opposed to eco-conscious consumers), the future of recycling is now in question.
The New York Times reports that the price of tin is down from $327 a ton earlier this year to about $5. Mixed paper is down from $100 a ton to $20 to $25. Glass is an exception, with prices remaining steady.
Ultracell gets $2M grant to improve fuel cell production
December 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
All methanol fuel cell manufacturers are expected to benefit from quality control system that could reduce fallout rate from 30 percent to less than 10 percent.
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EverQ postpones IPO, changes name
December 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Solar manufacturer plans to operate independently of parent companies Evergreen, Q-Cells and REC as sales skyrocket and third line nears production.
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Earth Capital Partners launches $5B environmental fund
December 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
London-based fund is expected to take advantage of downturn to invest in solar, agriculture, and waste-to-energy.
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Cleantech Forum Shanghai in pictures
December 5, 2008 - by Dallas Kachan -
Prospectors and their pickaxes converged at this week's Cleantech Forum Shanghai. Here are photos.
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GreenSmith launches backup battery for grid
December 5, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
System could be paired with renewable energy sources to better align power supply with power demand.
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Coskata gets $40M as pilot ethanol plant nears completion
December 5, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Coskata also planning first commercial ethanol-from-biorefuse facility to reach goal of $1 per gallon.
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Report calls recycling a waste of energy
December 5, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Institution of Mechanical
Engineers suggests paper and plastic are better used for fuel, heat and electricity.
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Ag tech, fuel cells thrive in busy week for deals
December 4, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Two sectors that cater to developing economies pull $31 million in funding in a week of 26 deals across the globe.
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China embraces cleantech, dodges downturn
December 4, 2008 - by Dallas Kachan -
To grow your cleantech business, just point it at China, said industry leaders today at the Cleantech Forum in Shanghai.
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Econcern partners on €863M Chinese wind farm deal
December 3, 2008 - by Emma Ritch -
Plans call for four onshore wind farms totalling 720MW capacity to be developed with China National Offshore Oil and Sinohydro.
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Behind the scenes at Cleantech Forum Shanghai
Cleantech Forum XX, the Cleantech Group's 20th assembly of clean technology investors, entrepreneurs, service providers and other influencers since 2002, is underway in Shanghai, China.
And while the main session only begins a few hours from now, some themes have been emerging in pre-sessions, closed door meetings, VIP events and the welcome reception.
Flies on the various walls of the luxury Grand Hyatt Shanghai—the highest hotel in the world, occupying the 53rd to 87th floors of a downtown tower—would be hearing well connected capital and other insiders opining that:
