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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.
BioFuelBox sells out of biodiesel from first plant
September 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Silicon Valley startup announces new customers from waste-to-fuel plant in Idaho as it begins bringing in revenue following its Series A round.
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Stealthy AQT offers exclusive look at CIGS solar tech
September 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
California startup eyes possible locations for its 20-MW pilot facility using proven manufacturing methods from the hard-disk drive industry.
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New business opportunities opening with lithium battery recycling
September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Canaccord Adams analyst suggests lithium recycling and price increases are likely to go hand in hand with demand for hybrid and electric vehicles.
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Tuberculosis-related bug with biofuel possibilities?
September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
MIT researchers take an in-depth look at soil-dwelling microbes that eat sugars and toxic compounds to produce biofuel.
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Study debunks claims of smart irrigation controllers
September 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Researchers from Texas A&M University say devices use one-third to two-and-a-half times more water than recommended, but still beat manual irrigation.
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Siemens to upgrade Chinese wastewater treatment plant
September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
A biological nutrient removal system, treating 450,000 cubic meters per day, is expected to control pollution and reduce energy usage for Tianjin Capital.
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Pig slurry, vegetable waste put to new purposes in Scotland
September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Scotland’s Ruchlaw Produce scores government funding for an anaerobic digester to power its farm and the national grid from porcine muck.
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QuantaSol licenses new tech to enhance its solar cells
September 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
UK-based solar cell maker embarks on its first major collaboration, obtaining rights to materials growth technology from the University of Houston.
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Killing me softly with their song
The cleantech industry has a new anthem… if we want it.
A group calling itself DCFreeBand posted a video on YouTube in mid-July that's been racking up hits in recent days. The track, "Clean Energy Song," sings the praises of wind, solar and natural gas powered-vehicles—proclaiming in the opening credits that it was written "In Support Of The T. Boone Picken's [sic] Plan."
Chevron, P&G pony up for LS9's $25M round
September 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Strategic funding for California-based biofuel startup tops off a busy week for cleantech. Details of this, and we spot 25 deals in the past seven days.
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Spotlight on A123's executive comp
With Watertown, Mass.-based A123Systems’ IPO bearing the weight of the watchful eyes of the cleantech world today, could this be the start of the boom that boosts the comp for executives in the energy storage space, as it did in the solar sector in 2008? (see Solar boom kicks salaries higher).
Will A123Systems revive the IPO market?
September 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
As the lithium ion battery maker launches on the Nasdaq, analysts and competitors weigh in on what the high profile IPO could mean for the cleantech sector.
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A123Systems up and climbing after Nasdaq debut
September 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
The electric vehicle battery maker's stock is climbing after selling 28.2 million shares at $13.50 per share, above its previously boosted price range.
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Startup offers clean water from a Red Bird
September 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Cardinal Resources, specializing in high capacity water filtration, is one of 8 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week. Details in the Pitch o’ the week.
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Suntech surpasses its own module efficiency record
September 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Chinese PV module manufacturer achieves 16.5 percent conversion
efficiency for its multi-crystalline silicon photovoltaic module.
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ReneSola makes $325M acquisition, lowers ’09 guidance
September 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Chinese solar wafer maker announces follow-on public offering, as it makes plans to purchase solar module manufacturer Dynamic Green Energy.
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Maxwell Tech to boost fuel efficiency with ultracapacitors
September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
German automotive electronics supplier Continental AG signs deal with Maxwell to enable stop-start systems in vehicles to reduce fuel consumption.
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Applied wins 5-year ENN Solar agreement
September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Chinese thin film developer is expected to lower its operating costs and optimize production line performance under new contract with Applied Materials.
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Biggest energy efficiency deal of '09 goes to Serious Materials
September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Silicon Valley-based company brings in $60 million in venture capital to further develop next-gen green building products.
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Cleantech sector offers big potential for nanomaterials
September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Who wins when it comes to intermediate products that use nanotech? Report says the highest growth companies are developing energy storage and solar cells.
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$529M DOE loan clears path for Fisker's new $39,000 hybrid
September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Fourth automotive award from the U.S. Department of Energy is expected to help Fisker Automotive build a factory in the United States.
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Tyco scores $120M contract at Australia's largest desal plant
September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Desalination plant is expected to provide 40 billion gallons of drinking water per year for drought-sticken Melbourne area.
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