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Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

April 16, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Germany bans genetically modified maize, while Israel sets a goal to cut home water usage by 10 percent this year.

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

April 8, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - The aviation industry opposes wind farms, but a new UK investment fund is seeking technologies to address the conflict. Also, cleaner cars find more support in the EU.

U.K. algae biofuel co. BioMara launches

April 6, 2009 - by Lizette Wilson Chapman - Researchers funded by a consortium of European governments and institutions to investigate algae strains most optimal for remote rural biofuel production. Full Story »

Spain leads 2008 solar market

March 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Global market reaches 15 GW installed capacity, but Spain could lose market-leader position in 2009 because of reduced incentives. Full Story »

Could the Sahara power all of Europe?

March 11, 2009 - Best of the web - Scientist says falling solar costs and technology have made it possible for Europe to meet its renewable energy goals with Sahara Desert sun and wind. Full Story »

4 top EU wind developers join forces for 25 GW project

February 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Airtricity, RWE, Statkraft and StatoilHydro form consortium to bid on the Crown Estate’s third license round for UK offshore wind farms. Full Story »

Saint-Gobain launches cleantech speed-dating in EU

February 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Competition for startups promises potential deals with French manufacturer of construction and other materials. Full Story »

Germany to receive fuel cell-powered city buses

February 13, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - Arnhem, Netherlands-based Nedstack is to deliver two fuel cell-based city buses to North Rhine Westphalia by 2010. Full Story »

Norway to lead European CCS research effort

January 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - European research organization plans to spend €81 million on research in carbon capture and storage, with a third going to Norway. Full Story »

Extra solar panels in Spain driving down prices

December 23, 2008 - Best of the web - Some installers and developers snatch up panels at bargain prices, while credit crunch limits others' participation. Full Story »
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