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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.
New Delhi recycles its roads
October 5, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
A unit of the Tata Group starts work on project that uses one-third the aggregate and bitumen as typical paving.
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ECD tapped for 4.8 MW solar project in Spain
October 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Construction is to begin this month on eight solar rooftop installations, which are expected to be coated in a waterproof material.
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China Wind pulls the trigger on new production line
October 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
China-based wind turbine components supplier expects to achieve higher margins with better quality steel material produced on new line.
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Georgia Tech discovery offers new fuel cell potential
October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Researchers develop a new ceramic material they think could enable solid oxide fuel cells to operate at lower temperatures while maintaining performance.
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American Water Works teams up on new desal tech
October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
U.S. water and wastewater utility partners with four Netherlands-based entities on cleaner membrane research that could result in cost efficiencies.
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Chi Sage to globalize Chinese heat-pump tech
October 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
HVAC startup is one of three 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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UK smart grid company locks in £5.8M for expansion
October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
RLtec says its technology could create virtual power stations and help modify energy consumption based on supply and demand.
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California, Nevada lead the way in U.S. geothermal growth
October 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
New Geothermal Energy Association report suggests that despite the sector’s growth, projects under construction are being delayed by financing, permitting.
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ClimateMinder targets U.S. ag sector with energy-saving tech
October 1, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
California-based company allows farmers to remotely monitor crop conditions using a battery or solar powered sensor network.
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Amyris inches toward Series C close
October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Biofuel startup has now raised $41.75 million of the $60 million target, which is expected to help the company begin production at its first commercial plant by 2011.
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Cash starts flowing for water and waste
October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Sector scores five deals, including biggest VC round of the week, and a Swiss battery maker goes public. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the past seven days.
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IPO flood or not?
Risk aversion to investing in cleantech is starting to change and improve, but we’re not about to see a wave of IPOs in the sector anytime soon.
Or at least that was the consensus today from venture capital and private equity folks at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West conference in San Francisco. And while the primarily Silicon Valley-based panel had opinions that differed at times, they all agreed they have one thing in common: Their names are hard to pronounce.
Suntech launches 10 MW utility-scale solar project in China
September 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
The ground mounted solar system is expected to displace more than 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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Dutch container ship offers 40-percent fuel savings
September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Built in China, the 192-meter Ursa Montana is expected to sail in December carrying more cargo than previously possible.
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World’s largest biomass plant gets environmental clearance
September 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
The 350 MW facility, powered by wood chips from sustainable sources, is expected to produce enough electricity to power 500,000 Welsh homes.
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Back on track? Cleantech VC deals continue global growth
September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Cleantech sees second straight period of recovery in third quarter, as it takes biotech's crown as the dominant category for venture capital investment.
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U.S. East Coast ports offer $9M to improve air quality
September 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Ocean vessel operators are being incented to use low sulfur fuel and cargo handling equipment that meets current emissions standards.
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Proton Power signs deal for fuel cell expansion in North America
September 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
German-based company partners with U.S. defense contractor to sell energy-efficient PEM cell systems for military and civilian applications.
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California startup makes plans to install second desal device
September 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
DXV Water Technologies expects to commercially launch its system in 2010, with potential applications for industrial and municipal water treatment.
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U.S. Bancorp backs SolarCity with $100M fund
September 29, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Project financing marks the bank's second $100 million tax equity fund for a Bay Area-based solar installer.
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