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Proton Power signs deal for fuel cell expansion in North America

September 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - German-based company partners with U.S. defense contractor to sell energy-efficient PEM cell systems for military and civilian applications. Full Story »

Pig slurry, vegetable waste put to new purposes in Scotland

September 25, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Scotland’s Ruchlaw Produce scores government funding for an anaerobic digester to power its farm and the national grid from porcine muck. Full Story »

QuantaSol licenses new tech to enhance its solar cells

September 24, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based solar cell maker embarks on its first major collaboration, obtaining rights to materials growth technology from the University of Houston. Full Story »

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

September 24, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Warren Buffett is bidding for the right to build and maintain the UK offshore grid network, while a wave power company raises the largest VC deal of the week.

Maxwell Tech to boost fuel efficiency with ultracapacitors

September 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - German automotive electronics supplier Continental AG signs deal with Maxwell to enable stop-start systems in vehicles to reduce fuel consumption. Full Story »

Aquamarine Power secures first £10M for wave energy tech

September 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Startup plans to continue developing its second-generation technology with support from the venture arm of the Scottish government. Full Story »

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

September 17, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - A Belgian renewable energy company secures the largest VC round of the week, while the transportation sector gets a boost from announcements by Better Place, Renault and the French government.

Carbon Trust backs energy-efficient pumping technology

September 14, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based centrifugal pump manufacturer Amarinth looks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with its impellers thanks to a recent grant. Full Story »

Geothermal drilling triggers German quake?

September 11, 2009 - Best of the web - Geox's project stirs fears that also surround AltaRock's geothermal drilling in Northern California. Full Story »

See-O-Two seeing potential from algal biomass tech

September 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Austrian startup says it can grow algae at three to six times higher productivity and at about 80 percent of the cost of competing systems. Full Story »

High hopes for Telvent on smart grid growth

September 11, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Canaccord Adams raises price target 27 percent as Spain's Telvent beats Q2 estimates and scores smart grid deals. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

September 10, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Israeli solar thermal company is on the verge of being acquired for more than $300 million, while the EU proposes providing 30 percent of the funds required to help developing countries reduce emissions.

Coulomb launches EV charging stations for Germany’s Bochum

September 8, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Californian company’s distribution partner 365 Energy Group is planning to install five stations in the Ruhr area metropolis. 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 »

Vattenfall, Danish university team on bio-oil demo plant

September 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Swedish energy giant and Aalborg University look to test startup’s Catliq conversion process for use in combined heat and power plants. Full Story »

UK board invests £9M in fuel cells, hydrogen technology

September 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - As part of the effort, UK-based ACAL Energy plans to develop a fuel cell using what it said is low-cost, platinum-free cathode technology. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

Inside cleantech Europe: That was the week that was!

September 3, 2009 - by Andrew Thomson - Solar and water companies attract the most attention in a busy week for financing announcements, while electric car maker Think is officially back in business after exiting court protection.

Top Czech solar developer scores €15.3M from Darby

September 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - U.S.-based investor says Energy 21 plans to reach 40 MW of installed capacity this year in Central and Eastern Europe. Full Story »
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