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PG&E opens bidding for 500 MW solar program in California

March 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Utility begins taking applications for first project, expected to be 2 MW operating before the end of 2009. Full Story »

Nissan and ECOtality envision an even Better Place

March 6, 2009 - by Dallas Kachan - New electric vehicle fast charging network in Arizona, announced today, repudiates Better Place's battery swapping model, say principals. Full Story »

California attempts clean coal from petroleum

February 24, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Public Utilities Commissioner says project will be the first in the world to combine gasification, carbon sequestration and petroleum coke from refineries. Full Story »

Water woes prompt California to rethink desalination

February 16, 2009 - Best of the web - 20 water agencies look to ocean water as relief from imminent drought, but environmental groups decry 'easy solution.' Full Story »

SF starts first U.S. brown-grease recycling pilot

February 5, 2009 - Best of the web - $1.2 million project is expected to save the city $3.5 million a year in clogged pipes, as well as producing fuel. Full Story »

Solyndra closes 2008 with $220M financing round

January 5, 2009 - Best of the web - Thin-film solar developer reportedly had second-largest funding round of the year, bringing its total raised to $820 million. Full Story »

Battery maker Imara emerges from stealth

December 16, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Formerly Lion Cells, lithium-ion battery maker plans for commercial production in 2009. Full Story »

California adopts nation's strictest emissions regulations

December 12, 2008 - Best of the web - New regulations require utilities to get 30 percent of power from renewables by 2020. Full Story »

Infinite Power raises $13M to ramp thin-film batteries

December 3, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Stealth micro-energy device maker becomes first to reach commercial scale for this technology, with shipments slated to start this month. Full Story »

Solyndra inks $320M deal with roofing maker Carlisle

November 18, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Order backlog exceeds $1.5 billion for thin-film solar tubes using CIGS technology. Full Story »
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