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M&As going to waste

October 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Nine recycling and bioremediation companies consolidate their garbage. Details of this, plus we spot 27 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

German tunnel gets smarter with LED traffic control

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon Valley-based Echelon says its technology can help reduce energy, control pollution and move traffic more safely through the Elb-Tunnel. Full Story »

Osmotic power plant to receive royal debut in Norway

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Norwegian electric company Statkraft is expected to open the first power plant that harnesses unique saltwater and freshwater combination to generate power. Full Story »

Oman, Egyptian governments back $11M in desal projects

October 7, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - India’s Shivsu Canadian Clear installs two turkey plants expected to provide drinking resources from sea and desert water. Full Story »

Chi Sage to globalize Chinese heat-pump tech

October 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - HVAC startup is one of three new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

ClimateMinder targets U.S. ag sector with energy-saving tech

October 1, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - California-based company allows farmers to remotely monitor crop conditions using a battery or solar powered sensor network. Full Story »

Cash starts flowing for water and waste

October 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Sector scores five deals, including biggest VC round of the week, and a Swiss battery maker goes public. Details of this, plus we spot 25 deals in the past seven days. 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 »

Back on track? Cleantech VC deals continue global growth

September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Cleantech sees second straight period of recovery in third quarter, as it takes biotech's crown as the dominant category for venture capital investment. Full Story »

California startup makes plans to install second desal device

September 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - DXV Water Technologies expects to commercially launch its system in 2010, with potential applications for industrial and municipal water treatment. Full Story »
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