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Energy efficiency
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.
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MaRS makes its first foray into the cleantech spotlight
September 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Five cleantech companies receive support at the Cleantech Forum in Boston from Canadian incubation and innovation center MaRS.
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SDTC backs 18 Canadian cleantech startups
September 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Projects across Canada are to share C$250 million in funding announced today by the government-supported arm’s length foundation.
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VanDyne supercharges forward
September 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Colorado-based startup said it’s planning to deliver its first prototype to a farming equipment manufacturer in October 2009.
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Japan funds ¥3B hunt for solar powered CPU
September 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Consortium of seven Japanese companies gets initial funding for project that looks to reduce energy requirements by 70 percent.
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Surprises abound in first Global Cleantech 100 ranking
September 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Peer-reviewed survey of private cleantech startups around the globe offers insight into current and future winners, panelists say.
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Energy efficiency at the atom level
September 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Nanotechnology researchers at IBM’s Zurich lab image the chemical structure of molecules to revealing insight in how charge transmits, potentially improving computer components and solar panels.
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Smartcool, Lumina Solar target energy efficiency in Cyprus
September 3, 2009 - by Emma Ritch -
Mediterranean island has some of the highest electricity rates in Europe thanks to its lack of energy resources.
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Cleantech investors return from summer hiatus
September 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley -
Khosla Ventures closes $1.1 billion for two cleantech-focused funds, while solar takes a chunk of this week's venture capital financing. Details of this, plus we spot 31 deals in the last seven days.
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Up in arms against EU's ban on indandescents
The European Union enacted its ban today on incandescent light bulbs, allowing shops to sell their current supply but not buy or import more of them.
The switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs and LEDs is expected to reduce the electricity used for lighting and help the region reduce its greenhouse-gas emissions, but the move is prompting vocal opposition from artists, parents, health advocates and even environmentalists.
The United States should take note, as its phasing-out of incandescents begins in 2012 (see Vu1 raises $5M for lighting tech).
