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Taking a second look at nuclear fusion

September 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Advances in computing technology could be the key to magnetized target fusion being a cheaper energy source than coal, according to Canadian startup General Fusion. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

Rogers calls private sector key to scaling cleantech

September 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - While DOE Senior Adviser Matt Rogers told the Cleantech Forum that stimulus funding only 'provides a down payment,' his office is gearing up for new funding announcements every 10 days. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

Fulcrum BioEnergy claims proof of waste-to-ethanol tech

September 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - California startup plans to begin building its $120 million commercial facility in 2010, with expected production of 120 gallons of ethanol from each ton of municipal waste. Full Story »

PlanetSolar picks SunPower’s cells for next-gen catamaran

September 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Around the world in 140 days: Swiss boat maker is planning to take its vessel on a world tour powered only by renewables. Full Story »

Fluor building solar-thermal blueprints for eSolar to license globally

September 1, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - California solar technology developer also expects to begin commercial operations within the next month at its 5-MW demonstration power plant under a PPA with Southern California Edison. Full Story »

Texas researchers look to unleash spray-on solar cell potential

August 31, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - CIGS-based paintable solar cell technology could help to increase efficiencies and decrease manufacturing costs. Full Story »
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