Northern Europe

Trinity College Dublin looks to bring cleantech innovation to market

October 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Commercialization partners and investment are now needed for new technologies, which have been government supported by Enterprise Ireland. Full Story »

Airbus to take off with fuel cell auxiliary power

October 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based Intelligent Energy says its technology is expected to help the French aircraft manufacturer reduce emissions and decrease fuel consumption. Full Story »

U.S. Army picks QinetiQ for waste disposal system

October 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based company scores £1.5 million contract for its device expected to process up to 100 kilograms of municipal solid waste per hour. Full Story »

Diamond tech to reduce the cost of renewable energy?

October 2, 2009 - Best of the web - Scientists at UK-based Evince Technology say one coin-sized diode can replace numerous silicon devices used to convert electricity from solar panels and wind turbines before it reaches the grid.  Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »
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