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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. Full Story »

Aquamarine Power secures first £10M for wave energy tech

September 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Startup plans to continue developing its second-generation technology with support from the venture arm of the Scottish government. Full Story »

Carbon Trust backs energy-efficient pumping technology

September 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based centrifugal pump manufacturer Amarinth looks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with its impellers thanks to a recent grant. Full Story »

Danish startup launching energy management device in North America

September 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - As it prepares to distribute its ‘smart home’ console in the U.S. and Canada, Electronic Housekeeper said it’s rolling out a project in China for the energy efficient workplace. Full Story »

Fortum picks Telvent for Finland's largest metering project

August 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Telvent's technology uses Echelon's networked energy services system, prompting shares of Echelon to increase more than 21 percent as it gains a foothold in the Nordic region. Full Story »

JV looks to launch 400 MW biomass plants in Scotland

August 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK power utility Scottish and Southern Energy and Edinburgh port operator plan to benefit from renewables obligation certificates at four proposed biomass facilities. Full Story »

AFC, Ineos sign deal for chlorine byproduct to power UK plant

August 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Fuel cell system from AFC Energy could generate energy from surplus hydrogen arising from the chlorine manufacturing process. Full Story »

Seven Spires takes stake of CPV startup Circadian Solar

August 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - UK-based concentrated photovoltaic developer plans to send a 1-kilowatt unit to the Mediterranean for field testing this month, with a commercial system planned before the end of 2009. Full Story »

Swebo taps Maryland for new U.S. headquarters

August 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Economic development mission accomplished: A top 50 Nordic region cleantech company sets up shop in Annapolis with plans to start manufacturing operations. Full Story »

UK's National Grid launches trial of compressed-air backup power

August 19, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Energetix Group plans to deliver a Pnu Power system to support 275-kV switchyard in Cheshire, replacing lead-acid batteries. Full Story »
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