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French researcher boosts efficiency of methanol fuel cell

November 24, 2008 - Best of the web - Study using microfuel cells at room temperature find high efficiencies with low fuel needs, further positioning the energy source for use in consumer devices. Full Story »

Solairedirect raises €20M to move into commercial solar

November 21, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - French firm aims to be third-largest solar developer in France, after EDF and GDF. Full Story »

Oerlikon sees 50% gains in thin-film fab

November 12, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Improved deposition method yields faster output and higher efficiency for thin-film solar modules. Full Story »

Germany opens organic materials research center

October 30, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft-backed center will work on processes for OLEDs and organic solar cells. Full Story »

Germany eases biofuel-blend rule

October 23, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Germany cites rising food costs and danger to older vehicles in deciding to cut back biofuel requirement for 2009 to 5.25 percent. Full Story »

Liquavista launches low-power displays

October 17, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Netherlands-based company says its electrowetting displays use about 90 percent less power than LCDs. Full Story »

Masdar takes stake in London Array

October 17, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Abu Dhabi group bought 20 percent of the giant offshore wind power project from Germany's E.ON. Full Story »

Report calls for forest preservation

October 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - But the U.K. review says a lot of cash from the international community will be needed to boost sustainable forestry. Full Story »

Renault-Nissan, EDF in electric car partnership

October 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The companies plan to launch zero emission vehicles in the country in 2011. Full Story »

Siemens, E.ON sign €275M deal for offshore wind

October 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - 207 MW project to have 90 turbines off the coast of Denmark, a world leader in offshore wind. Full Story »
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