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Friendly competitor LS9 congratulates Amyris on $25M raise
August 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Both Khosla-backed biofuel companies are on the verge of closing Series C rounds, focused on aggressive timeframes toward commercialization.
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Tesla Motors sidesteps former CEO's lawsuit
Cleantech's most litigious startup Tesla Motors is likely celebrating today, after reports surfaced that a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the company's former CEO.
LAX signs first supply deal for synthetic diesel from Rentech
August 18, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Stock soars 86 percent today as Rentech discloses 2012 plans to sell clean-burning fuel made from grass, sewage and other biomass feedstock to power vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport.
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First Solar, SCE sign PPA for 550 MW solar projects
August 18, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Thin-film giant and Southern California utility team up on two solar projects expected to produce 1.2 billion kWh of clean energy annually.
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NASA looks at plant biomass as new source of biofuel in space
August 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Moffett Field, Calif.-based scientists plan to apply a new bionanotech approach, which breaks down inedible plant material into usable sugars.
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eSolar completes 5-MW power-tower solar plant as NRG waits in wings
August 7, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Commercial demonstration plant gives NRG Energy a roadmap for developing 245 MW under a deal eSolar struck with Southern California Edison before the credit crunch.
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XsunX reboots, claims 75% cost savings with new CIGS solar push
August 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Southern California company thinks it can now use hard disk drive machines to produce high-efficiency, low-cost solar cells.
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CarbonTech putting car shreds, municipal waste to new use
July 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
CarbonTech is one of 30 cleantech companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week.
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SunRun secures $18M Series B for residential solar
July 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Lower module prices are reducing expenses for California startup, while the recession is prompting more consumers to examine their monthly spend on electricity.
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PG&E adds to Sempra deal with 48 MW
July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Increased investment in Nevada solar facilities is expected to help San Francisco-based utility meet its customers’ peak energy demands.
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