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Joule Biotech comes out of stealth with sun-powered fuel

July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Harvard expert calls New England startup's technology a breath of fresh air, but what's the likelihood the company's claim is correct? Full Story »

Biomass stove could convert sound into electricity

July 20, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Researchers at the University of Nottingham are leading the project currently undergoing testing in the UK and Nepal. Full Story »

BRIC’s eyes on hydro as sector draws $600M

July 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indian hydro developer plans $514 million IPO, while hydro companies in Brazil and China raise $78 million in private equity. Details of this, plus we spot 48 deals in the last week. Full Story »

N-Viro launches clean soil facility in Israel

July 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Toledo, Ohio-based company starts construction of new soil product line and manufacturing facility to serve Tel Aviv area of Israel. Full Story »

Largest U.S. onion processor unveils biogas plant

July 14, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Southern California Gas plans to award Gills Onions with $2.7 million this week for anaerobic digester system that powers two 300-kilowatt fuel cells. Full Story »

Solid waste to close energy shortfall at Delhi airport

July 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - 10 MW system at Indira Gandhi International Airport is expected to reduce overflow at landfills, while operators plan to reduce water use with rainwater harvesting wells.  Full Story »

SolFocus closes $77.6M round, readies for manufacturing ramp

July 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Mountain View, Calif.-based CPV developer exceeds its target with Series C close today and prepares to move from pilot production to commercialization. Details of this, plus 55 other deals we spotted in the past week. Full Story »

Siemens VC arm buys stake in waste heat recovery co.

July 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Pune-India based Transparent Energy Systems said it plans to use the new capital from Siemens to expand its operations. Full Story »

Blue-green algae turns dirty water into clean energy

July 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Waltham Technologies is one of 20 companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Seambiotic, NASA team up to optimize algae growth

July 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - U.S. subsidiary of Israel's Seambiotic plans to study algae oil for new potential sources of aviation fuel at U.S. space agency's testing facilities. Full Story »
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